How a smart electricity system is a good choice for Spain?

Smart electricity systems increase the share of renewable energy sources. Smart grid, smart city and Smart metering is a good mix for a global smart system. Smart electricity systems are appropriated roadmaps for Spanish commitments. High use of electric vehicle would be interesting but far from now.

Are smart electricity systems a roadmap for Spanish commitments?

Smart electricity systems are appropriated roadmaps for Spanish commitments. High use of electric vehicle would be interesting but far from now. This paper evaluates two smart energy management models for the Spanish electricity system in terms of power consumption savings, CO2 emissions, and dependence upon primary energy from abroad.

Are self-supply and energy management interesting lines of business in Spain?

The results obtained show that the self-supply of electricity and the improvement of energy management are interesting lines of business that Spanish utilities can offer to their customers.

How do smart-energy services contribute to the decarbonization of the Spanish economy?

As part of a smart-energy system, these services contribute to the decarbonization of the Spanish economy by reducing the demand for electricity, the risk of electricity disruption, the emission of other air pollutants, and the external dependence for primary energy.

Will all 15 kV consumers in Spain have smart meters?

It is anticipated that all 15 kV consumers in Spain will have been fitted with smart meters by the end of 2018 (Spanish Industry Ministry, 2007). Large electricity consumers have to acquire smart meters directly, which allows them to benefit from dynamic pricing (discussed in Annex 1) and manage their electricity bills.

Does Spain subsidize smart meters?

The Spanish government has not subsidized the purchase of smart meters. It is anticipated that all 15 kV consumers in Spain will have been fitted with smart meters by the end of 2018 (Spanish Industry Ministry, 2007).