The Way from Traditional to Smart Power Systems

Power systems are underlying inevitable changes. Their transition phase from traditional into smart power systems is analysed by means of the three main components: power plants, grid and consumers; their management systems and the operators’ role. Results show that power systems are undergoing a spiral evolution process with revolutionary elements only in the first transition phase of the integrated Energy Systems Era. The contemporary power systems are in the second transition phase. The storage is going to split-off from the power plant main component, and will create its own new main component. In frame of the further automation of the grid, the low voltage management systems will be promoted. A new actor, the low voltage grid operator will facilitate the prosumers participation on the grid operation.