Energy policies in smart grids

Mankind’s demand for the continuous evolution of energy supply systems is everincreasing since lower environmental impacts are sought after by replacing conventional energy sources. The goal of this project is to review the numerous researches related to global energy policies including new trends in power generation and management, where smart grids are commonly used. The research is segmented in terms of the different energy solutions adopted in several countries from Europe, Asia and America. Thus, the main scenario focuses on knowing about the energy solutions where intelligent networks and smart metering systems are well-articulated. Subsequently, the main exchange policies are identified and a comparative scenario is presented with respect to the Colombian electric sector. A review of the energy policies from different countries was made considering both supporters and detractors of the Kyoto protocol. As an initial result, an overview is presented on the main improvement actions that are currently being developed worldwide and the current state of the Colombian energy sector. This enables the authors to know firsthand the energy policies that Colombia requires in order to guarantee a more sustainable energy basket. Nowadays, the developed countries are championed in the energy policies related to the rational use of electrical energy and the use of clean energy sources. Hence, the present investigation reveals the strategies led by several nations and use them as guidelines in managing the Colombian energy sector and strengthening it through the use of intelligent networks. 988 Víctor Gómez et al.