Abstract

This paper represents the components of the Smart Grid, issues regarding the implementation of Smart Grid concept and how battery energy storage systems can be used in the Smart Grid. The relationship between climate change and smart grid, distributed generation and microgrids have been discussed. There is an overview of smart meter, smart tariff, electricity generation, and demand. The battery's potential for Demand Side Management (DSM) has been explained. An extensive review of batteries has been given in terms of their use in the transmission, distribution, and residential sectors. In several segments, the electrical grids of New South Wales (Australia) and California has been discussed as case studies. Finally, some real-world Smart Grid examples have been included.