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Smart Grid

Vangie Beal
Last Updated May 24, 2021 7:55 am

A type of power grid that uses digital technology to deliver electricity to consumers. Using digital technology helps the grid to operate more efficiently and also helps consumers to save energy and costs while reliability of the grid is increased. Smart grids are considered to be “green technology” and are more environmentally friendly although often more prone to cyber attacks.