The purpose of this article is to provide an analysis of smart grids in the European Union (EU) as a way forward to reach sustainable energy. It does so by assessing the energy security, regulatory, and social and ethical aspects of smart grids in the EU. The article represents a significant...

The European Union has faced a number energy challenges, ranging from over dependence on imports, depletion of reserves and uncoordinated energy infrastructure. The current European Union (EU) energy policy is premised on three policy pillars; internal energy market, security of supply and...