Smart Grid is a system that uses digital technology to deliver electricity more efficiently and reliably. It includes two-way communication between utilities and customers, and gives customers more control over their electricity use.
Some of the emerging trends in Smart Grid include the use of big data and analytics to improve grid operations, the use of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) to provide real-time data to utilities, the deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar PV and storage to the grid, and the use of microgrids to provide resiliency and backup power during outages.