Smart Grid and solar energy as renewable energy source for the distributed generation in the global energy context

Abstract

The Smart Grid, considered the next generation of the traditional power grid, has among its objectives the integration of renewable energy sources. Meanwhile, the current energy demand leads to find new ways of generating energy, where renewable energy sources are having a great response, because they are alternative forms of energy generation different to conventional sources that do not pollute the environment. In fact, this study addresses the issue of renewable energy and makes emphasis on photovoltaic systems that are a promising technology for generating electrical energy from solar energy. Also, it shows the contextualization current and future scenarios for the use of solar energy in the world in the technical, economical, regulatory and social field. The National policies and the reductions in the technology costs will determine how much delay the migration to Smart Grids.