Practical guidance for defining a smart grid modernization strategy : the case of distribution /

This document provides some practical guidance on how utilities can define their own smart grid vision, identify priorities, and structure investment plans. While most of these strategic aspects apply to any area of the electricity grid, the document focuses on the segment of distribution. The guida...

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Main Authors: Magal, Marcelino (Author), Uluski, Robert (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : ESMAP, [2015]
Series:World Bank studies.
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Online Access: Full text (Emmanuel users only)
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Summary:This document provides some practical guidance on how utilities can define their own smart grid vision, identify priorities, and structure investment plans. While most of these strategic aspects apply to any area of the electricity grid, the document focuses on the segment of distribution. The guidance includes key building blocks that are needed to modernize the distribution grid and provides examples of grid modernization projects. Potential benefits that can be achieved (in monetary terms) for a given investment range are also discussed. The concept of the smart grid is relevant to any grid.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781464804113
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