Outlook on the Development of Smart Energy Systems

Under the influence of modern trends, the pressure on the power system is growing, requirements for its infrastructure, flexibility and quality of electricity are increasing. The transformation of the energy industry with the introduction of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, as well as digital financial technologies is required to meet those requirements. Digital energy is a key for ensuring stable technological growth in the Russian Federation. The authors of the article evaluated the level of digitalization and the achieved effects when using digital technologies. Based on the research, tools to support and stimulate the digitalization of the electric grid complex and recommendations for the legal regulation of the fuel and energy complex for Russia are proposed.