The energy Internet involves the integration of new energy technology and information and communication technologies (ICTs) to generate interconnections among a large number of distributed energy sources and energy storage devices. The Internet of Things (IoT): Physical objects like smartphones and smart meters connect over the internet and share data. For example, a smart meter becomes aware of a cold weather snap and. Energy Internet, a futuristic evolution of electricity system, is conceptualized as an energy sharing network. Its features, such as plug-and-play mechanism, real-time bidirectional flow of energy, information, and money can lead to significant benefits and innovation in electricity production and. This entry introduces the Internet's relation to energy use by focusing on the energy Internet. The energy Internet is a proposed Internet-style solution for bottom-up construction of energy infrastructure and applications. Here's how we can make it more sustainable Could solar power provide an alternative energy source for the web? Wikimedia Commons, CC BY The internet consumes extraordinary amounts of energy. The field of IoT encompasses.