Ad
A system of devices will increasingly allow customers and utility companies to synchronise supply and demand (Photo: eastpole)

Smart grids line up in fight against climate change

Smart grids are increasingly seen as a crucial weapon in the world's fight against climate change, with the EU among those rallying behind the new technology.

With global energy consumption set to rise dramatically over the next fifteen years, not least as an additional 350 million Chinese citizens move into cities, the need to use electricity more efficiently has never been higher, say industry experts.

"Smart grids are a lot about empowering us to engage with energy," says Scot...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
A system of devices will increasingly allow customers and utility companies to synchronise supply and demand (Photo: eastpole)

Tags

Ad
Ad