Smart sensors developed by EU-funded scientists can quickly detect changes in electricity supply and demand, and better stabilise the power network.
Power companies can have a difficult time maintaining smooth supplies as electricity grids across Europe get their power from different energy sources including renewables that are affected by unstable weather patterns. The EU-funded SUNSEED project has developed a smart-metering and observation system that can monitor real-time changes in supply and demand using existing wireless networks, resulting in a more robust and responsive system.
Further information: Smart grids make power supply resilient to spikes and lows