Smart grids,

Are they the future

of electricity
distribution?
 -What is a Smart
Grid system?

• Is a integration of electrical
engineering with Information
and Communication
Technologies
• Utilizes digital communication
technologies to control and
monitor the flow of electricity
• We can better integrate the
renewables energy sources,
manage peak demand, and
reduce energy wastage.
 Why do we need
Smart Grids?

Smart Grids One of the key Smart Grids use

help us address benefits of sensors and
these Smart Grids is intelligent
challenges and their ability to control systems
enable us to integrate to manage
build a more renewable factors.
sustainable and energy sources.
resilient energy
system.
Advantages

• Increased energy efficiency

• Greater integration of renewable energy.

• Greater reliability of the electricity grid

• Improved control and flexibility

Disadvantages

• Cost

• Cybersecurity risks

• Privacy concerns

• Dependency on technology
 • Smart grids represent a significant evolution in electricity
distribution.

Conclusion • Offer solutions to current and future challenges of

electricity distribution.
• Their adoption depend on collaboration between
governments, businesses, service providers and
consumers.