5. Emerging Challenges: Smart Grids and Distributed Generation
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The integration of distributed generation (DG), microgrids, and smart grid technologies is fundamentally reshaping distribution protection. These systems create bidirectional power flows and variable fault currents that traditional, "one-size-fits-all" protection schemes struggle to handle. In response, the industry is innovating with new digital solutions: a branch brushing a line)
