Smart Grid is an innovative, reliable, efficient, effective, and transparent electric network.  The next generation of the grid is interconnected across several energy sources, securely transporting information generated by electricity users, and allows the grid system to learn from its experience.  It will allow connectivity between various sources of power from traditional to renewable, reducing nation's dependency on fossil fuel.  Also, Smart Grid will enable energy providers to handle peak demand more effectively and avoid blackouts. 

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