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Data collection for the smart grid inventory

Data collection for the smart grid inventory

The JRC started its data collection effort in 2010 with the launch of a survey that collected quantitative and qualitative data about smart grid projects in Europe. The smart grid projects outlook were released in 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2021.

Projects were included in the database only when, by comparing several sources of information, the retrieved data were deemed to be sufficient and reliable. The report only shows data up to the year 2015; the aggregations for 2016 were not included in the analysis as they cannot be considered final due to the delay with which smart grid project proponents tend to communicate the beginning of their R&D and demonstration activities. Projects not included in this edition of the report will be considered for inclusion in the next edition, provided that complete and reliable information is found.