"smart grid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: smart grids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} smart grid (plural smart grids)
  1. A computerized power grid which gathers and analyzes information from users to determine the most efficient and reliable operation of electricity distribution Wikipedia link: smart grid Categories (topical): Electricity

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