DEFINITION
An energy grid that accepts inputs from multiple energy generation sources both small and large. Energy producers and users may be connected through an Internet like communication system which maximizes available energy by storing excess energy for use during peak energy times and prioritizing use by designating nonessential energy uses as a lower priority during peak energy load times. Ideally the grid would be minimized with energy inputs being used immediately with as little transmission distance (and power loss) as possible as opposed to inefficient storage and transmission of energy.

AKA
Smart Grid, Mixed Generation, Regional Generation, Peer-to-Peer Energy Sharing, Microgeneration

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
how is it measured? what are the criteria for its design or planning?

ILLUSTRATION


CASE STUDIES
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
1. Greenpeace Decentralising Power (PDF Report)
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