Parameter(s) | Traditional Grid | Smart Grid |
Flow of Information | Unidirectional | Bidirectional |
Power Generation | Central | Distributed |
Monitoring | Not Applicable | Self-Monitoring |
Topology (Grid) | Radial | Network |
Healing | Manual | Self |
Testing | Manual | Remote |
Control | Passive | Active |
Efficiency (Overall) | Low | High |
Environment-Friendly | No | Yes |