1、A Global Review of Patent Data for Smart Grid TechnologiesThe IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through its work,the IE

2、A advocates policies that will enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 31 member countries,13 association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the delimitation o

3、f international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLithuaniaLuxembourgMex

4、icoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalSlovak RepublicSpainSwedenSwitzerlandRepublic of TrkiyeUnited KingdomUnited StatesThe European Commission also participates in the work of the IEAIEA association countries:Argentina BrazilChinaEgyptIndiaIndonesiaKenyaMoroccoSenegalSingapore South Africa T

5、hailand UkraineINTERNATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYA Global Review of Patent Data for Smart Grid Technologies Abstract PAGE|3 I EA.CC BY 4.0.Abstract The clean energy transition increases electricity demand and requires more wind and solar power,stressing power grids.Smart grid technologies can manage this tr

6、ansition,reduce the need for costly new infrastructure,and improve grid resilience and reliability.Understanding innovation in the area enables informed decision-making for policymakers and investors.This report draws upon the analysis of The European Patent Office(EPO)PATSTAT patents database which