The document discusses the features, benefits, and challenges of smart grid technologies, which aim to enhance energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability by integrating renewable energy sources and utilizing advanced communication systems. It highlights the rising demand for electricity driven by urban expansion and the clean energy transition, and notes the need for robust infrastructure to mitigate vulnerabilities such as cyberattacks. Additionally, it emphasizes the role of smart meters and demand response in improving consumer energy habits and optimizing energy consumption.
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