Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the energy sector. The new behavior of industrial and non-commercial consumers changes the energy consumption model. In addition, the constraints associated with the coronavirus crisis have led to environmental effects from declining economic activity. The research is based on evidence from around the world showing significant reductions in emissions and improved air quality. This situation requires rethinking the energy development strategy, particularly the construction of smart grids as a leading direction of energy development. Evaluating the efficiency of smart grids is a vital tool for disseminating successful experience in improving their management. This paper proposes an approach to a comprehensive assessment of smart grids based on a comparative analysis of existing methods, taking into account the changes that need to be considered after the experience gained from the COVID-19 pandemic. The approach provides an accurate set of efficiency indicators for assessing smart grids to account for the direct and indirect effects of smart grids’ implementation. This evaluation approach can be helpful to policymakers in developing energy efficiency programs and implementing energy policy.
Highlights
Restrictions on social mobility and economic activity in response to the spread of COVID-19 have led to many economic and social effects
Maturity Model; EUA, EU Smart Grid Assessment Benefits Systems; TTS, “Two Type” grid index system; DDD, Evaluation Model of a Smart Grid Development Level Based on Differentiation of Development Demand
This research is based on the EU Smart Grid Assessment Benefits Systems, “Two Type” grid index system, grid development assessment index system, smart grid pilot project evaluation indicator system, and the evaluation model of a smart grid development level based on differentiation of development demand and assessment systems developed by IBM, the
Summary
Restrictions on social mobility and economic activity in response to the spread of COVID-19 have led to many economic and social effects. The economic consequences are negative, associated with reduced production and difficulties in the logistics of goods and services. Estimates of the losses suffered by countries’ economies and the world economy differ, but the losses are disproportionately large compared to previous economic crises. Many researchers, including [1,2], who conducted their studies independently of each other around the world, noted the improved air quality and reduced concentrations of harmful substances [3,4,5,6,7,8,9]. The effects of emission reductions in various countries differ
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