The vision of future smart grid

Abstract

Because of the more complicated operation environment, which power system are confronting, and the continuous evolvement of power deregulation, the traditional power grids need to be enhanced again. With the development of materials, electronics, information and power technologies, a smart grid could then be constructed based on them. As the future direction of power grid, it can be clearly defined by its successful performance, characteristics, key technologies and business functions and the relations between them. The four components correspond to the future expected benefits, required special capability and related technologies support, the combination of technologies and businesses respectively. It was illustrated the four components in detaile, and provided a whole picture of future smart grid.