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Intelligent electrical grids can be considered as the next generation of electrical energy
transportation. The enormous potential leads to worldwide focus of research on the technology of
smart grids. This paper aims to present a review of the Brazilian electricity sector in context with
the integration of communication technologies for smart grids. The work gives an overview of the
generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy in the Brazil and a brief summary
of the current electricity market. Smart grid technologies are introduced and the requirements
for the Brazilian power system are pointed out. Various technologies for communication within
an intelligent network are presented and their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages are
compared to the Brazilian conditions. In addition, a summary is given of current pilot projects
for Smart Grid technologies within Brazil, as well as a presentation of individual selected
projects.
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Keywords
Smart grids Communication technologies Intelligent network Communication infrastructure