This document provides an overview of the latest technological and market trends on the topic of Smart Grids in the European Union. Given the broad scope of the topic, the analysis has focused on two fundamental enabling technologies: High Voltage Direct-Current (HVDC) connections and Smart Metering Infrastructure. The choice of analysing HVDC recognizes the fundamental role that the network infrastructure will play in the smooth integration of new renewable sources and in the support to an efficient operation of a decarbonized grid, whereas the focus on Smart Metering Infrastructure is meant to highlight its relevance in the upgrade of the energy grid, with numerous smart meter rollout plans worldwide. For each of these two topics, the current status is reported in terms of technology developments and trends, value chain analysis and global competitiveness.
DE PAOLA Antonio;
ANDREADOU Nikoleta;
KOTSAKIS Evangelos;
De Paola, A., Andreadou, N. and Kotsakis, E., Clean Energy Technology Observatory: Smart Grids in the European Union - 2023 Status Report on Technology Development Trends, Value Chains and Markets, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2023, doi:10.2760/237911, JRC134988.
2023-10-24
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC134988
978-92-68-07825-9 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 31673 EN,
OP KJ-NA-31-673-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC134988,
10.2760/237911 (online),
