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The Smart Grid Challenge is Social Rather than Technological

Author(s): Patricio G. Donato* and Marcos A. Funes

Volume 1, 2024

Published on: 23 January, 2024

Article ID: e230124226041 Pages: 4

DOI: 10.2174/012666948X283385231228102559

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Abstract

Background: Smart grids have expanded over the last decade, with large-scale smart meter deployments in several regions of the world.

Objective: The goal of this perspective is to discuss the social challenges faced by smart grids. While numerous scholarly works have thoroughly examined smart grids from a technical perspective, a noticeable shift has occurred in recent years towards conducting research about the interaction between technology and customers that shows some issues to future deployments.

Methods: This study is a review of recent literature on smart grids focused on studies related to the social acceptance of these networks, which has been published in the last five years.

Results: The review of studies shows that discussion about smart grids has been traditionally focused on technology, paying no attention to social issues.

Conclusion: It is essential to understand the motivations behind public perceptions of smart grids in order to enhance and extend awareness campaigns in the short and medium term, as without social support, the expectations placed on smart grids may be severely limited.

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