In this paper, a holistic review of the energy Internet evolution in terms of the architecture, types of ERs, and the benefits and challenges of its implementation is presented. It improves a reliability of the system, and provides an increased utilization of energy resources by integrating the smart grid with the. Facing the comprehensive complex challenges of the Energy Internet practice, such as the imperfect design of the technical structure system, incomplete standard system and synergetic control between multi-energy supplement, this paper first explains the importance of building an energy internet. This chapter presents the development of the Energy Internet throughout the history as an evolutionary solution based on modern technological development and needs, with the respect of its architecture, key features, and key concepts, such as energy router, prosumer, and virtual power plant.
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