Collaborative smart grids – A survey on trends

Smart grids are the result of a dynamic co-evolution process that leverages the integration of new technological advances in the energy systems and information and communication technologies. This process is accompanied by changes in business models, organizational structures, roles, and operating p...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2016-11, Vol.65, p.283-294
Main Author: Camarinha-Matos, Luis M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collaborative networks
Cooperative energy management
Smart grid
Sustainable energy sources
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Summary:Smart grids are the result of a dynamic co-evolution process that leverages the integration of new technological advances in the energy systems and information and communication technologies. This process is accompanied by changes in business models, organizational structures, roles, and operating practices. In this context, collaboration among multiple entities becomes a crucial element, justifying the term Collaborative Smart Grid. The purpose of this article is to systematically review recent literature with a view to identifying trends, opportunities, and challenges regarding the application of models, approaches, and tools from collaborative networks to the energy domain.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2016.06.093