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Smart Energy: (A) (B) (C) (D)

The document discusses the transition to a low carbon economy and smart energy solutions. First, there will be an increase in electricity demand as consumers switch from oil and gas to power their homes and vehicles. Second, there will be more electricity generated from renewable sources. To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology, which uses a computer system to collect supply and demand information to create a more efficient power network. Smart Grids offer benefits like reducing costs and allowing customers to access real-time energy use data and incentives to use appliances when supply exceeds demand.

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Smart Energy: (A) (B) (C) (D)

The document discusses the transition to a low carbon economy and smart energy solutions. First, there will be an increase in electricity demand as consumers switch from oil and gas to power their homes and vehicles. Second, there will be more electricity generated from renewable sources. To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology, which uses a computer system to collect supply and demand information to create a more efficient power network. Smart Grids offer benefits like reducing costs and allowing customers to access real-time energy use data and incentives to use appliances when supply exceeds demand.

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Smart Energy

The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used. In some
major oil producing nations, 'peak oil' has already been reached, and there are increasing fears of
global warming. Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon
economy. This transition will lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity. [A] Firstly,
there will be an increase in overall demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to
power their homes and vehicles. [B] Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not
only in terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing electricity
generation from renewable sources. [C] To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart
Grid technology. [D] This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding
of power generation and demand, and to use this information to create a more efficient power
network.
Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the electricity
network. The computer system can be used to collect information about supply and demand and
improve engineer's ability to manage the system. With better information about electricity demand,
the network will be able to increase the amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to
potential reductions in fuel needs and carbon emissions. Moreover, the computer system will assist
in reducing operational and maintenance costs.
Smart Grid technology offers benefits to the consumer too. They will be able to collect real-time
information on their energy use for each appliance. Varying tariffs throughout the day will give
customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading
to great reductions in bills. For example, they may use their washing machines at night. Smart
meters can also be connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch
appliances on or off remotely. Furthermore, if houses are fitted with the apparatus to generate their
own power, appliances can be set to run directly from the on-site power source, and any excess
can be sold to the grid.

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