Smart grids could be Europe's shale gas, Commission says
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Smart grids balancing intermittent solar and wind energy with flexible power demand could do for Europe what shale gas has done for the United States, a senior European Union official said on Wednesday (1 April). European Commission Vice President Maroš Šef?ovi? said smart grids are crucial for EU single energy market plans as they could integrate more renewables into electricity networks, boost security of supply and help lower prices ...