Smartgrids – The making of

SmartGrids has become a common term used to cover various aspects and expectations from the future power grids. The main driving force behind SmartGrids have been the ever growing energy consumption (now also coming with various consumer needs) and the necessity that it is matched and provided for by a diverse mix of energy sources. In order to provide for future power network connections of conventional and renewable generation of all sizes and at all voltage levels, billions of electric vehicles and smart loads and, in particular, de-regulated energy trading we all agreed we need SmartGrids. As it is not a question at this moment whether or not we need SmartGrids, but how quickly we should be able to use their benefits, the aim of this seminar is to establish what important aspects need to be addressed sooner rather than later.

The intention is to introduce and re-emphasise the importance of the SmartGrids development, to assess the R&D work in the area and present what solutions have already been accepted and implemented by the academic and industrial communities.