
Elsevier, Energy and Buildings, Volume 116, 15 March 2016
The smart grids are modern electric power grid infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and reliability through automated control, high-power converters, modern communications infrastructure, sensing and metering technologies, and modern energy management techniques based on the optimization of demand, energy and network availability. The role of buildings in this framework is very crucial. This paper addresses critical issues on smart grid technologies and the integration of buildings in this new power grid framework. The main objective of this paper is to provide a contemporary look at the current state of the art in the potential of buildings and communities to be integrated in smart grids as well as to discuss the still-open research issues in this field. The challenges for the building sector are discussed and future research prospects are analysed.
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Buildings; Communications Infrastructure; Electric Power System Control; Electric Power Transmission Networks; High Power Converters; Intelligent Buildings; Management Techniques; Micro Grid; Microgrids; Network Availability; Smart Buildings; Smart Communities; Smart Community; Smart Grid; Smart Grid Technologies; Smart Grids; Smart Power Grids; Zero Energy Buildings; Global