# The Role of Big Data on Smart Grid Transition

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1703.02497 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1703.02497/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 7 Mar 2017.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Machine Learning Approach to Uncovering Residential Energy Consumption Patterns Based on Socioeconomic and Smart Meter Data](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2104.05154/) (2021)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Despite being popularly referred to as the ultimate solution for all problems of our current electric power system, smart grid is still a growing and unstable concept. It is usually considered as a set of advanced features powered by promising technological solutions. In this paper, we describe smart grid as a socio-technical transition and illustrate the evolutionary path on which a smart grid can be realized. Through this conceptual lens, we reveal the role of big data, and how it can fuel the organic growth of smart grid. We also provide a rough estimate of how much data will be potentially generated from different data sources, which helps clarify the big data challenges during the evolutionary process.