SGGC 2022 : Special Issue: Smart Grids and Green Communications

Dear Colleagues,

The term smart grid refers to intelligent electricity distribution networks. Smart grids combine electricity distribution grids with the intensive use of information technologies, enabling data provision and analysis to both electricity distribution companies and consumers themselves. By providing traditional electricity grids with intelligence capabilities, it is possible to accurately determine consumption habits and improve grid efficiency as well as contribute to energy savings.

On the other side, a significant proportion of energy worldwide is consumed by information and communication technologies and infrastructures, with the wireless sector being one of the main contributors to this consumption. Therefore, it is critical to emphasize green communications, that is, communications characterized by energy efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and low-cost deployments, enabling the reduction of energy consumption as well as the associated carbon footprint.

Keywords:

artificial intelligence
big data
carbon footprint
energy consumption
energy efficiency
energy forecasting
green communications
information and communication technologies
Internet of Things
smart grid


Prof. Dr. Javier M. Aguiar
Guest Editor