Patenting trends for smart grids, 2001-2023

Last updated 17 Sep 2026

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Sources

IEA and European Patent Office (2024), Patents for Enhanced Electricity Grids; updated figures from the European Patent Office (2026).

Notes

IPF = International patent families; AI = Artificial Intelligence.

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