Smart electrification of end-use sectors: Benefits for distribution grids

In order to achieve the collective goal to secure a carbon-neutral future, the global energy transition focuses not only on how energy is produced but also, importantly, on how it is consumed; both supply and demand must be simultaneously transformed to deliver the efficient and effective decarbonisation of the entire system. Innovation in end-use sectors is therefore integral to the global energy transition. IRENA’s Innovation landscape for smart electrification mapped key innovations to build smart electrification strategies. These strategies offer cost-effective decarbonisation pathways to electrify end-use sectors, increase system flexibility, incorporate large shares of renewable energy in power systems and minimise the investments needed in grid reinforcements. →