Autonomic Computing Drives Innovation of Energy Smart Grids

Abstract Many technical challenges exist in the development of fully autonomic computing systems. Autonomic systems represent an approach to managing complexity by making individual system components self-managing. Such systems manage themselves by monitoring their operation, detecting any anomalies and then adjusting accordingly to achieve normal operation. The complexities of the future smart grid will require advanced autonomics to allow the grid to adapt to the dynamic needs to energy providers and consumers.