The Approaches to the Smart Grids' Dissemination (ASGD) project is a pioneering research initiative aimed at enhancing the cost-effectiveness of creating and disseminating smart grids. Funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No.945478, ASGD is set to run from September 2023 to September 2025. The project focuses on developing science-based tools applicable in practice by a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector.

ASGD employs an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach to address the challenges in smart grid adoption. Our key objectives include:

• Studying existing experiences in implementing smart grids in various countries, considering technological, resource, and financial-economic constraints.

• Identifying and classifying prerequisites contributing to smart grid project implementation and scaling.

• Exploring the impact of smart grids on the energy system, key economic and social indicators, and progress towards climate policy goals.

• Developing a comprehensive assessment system for smart grids and an index assessment system to determine the level of smart grid development.

Our methodology combines statistical analysis, economic modeling, typology development, and stakeholder interaction analysis to create practical tools for policymakers and industry leaders.

The ASGD project aims to significantly improve approaches to managing the energy sector of the economy, making these activities more systematic. By developing a comprehensive assessment framework, a refined typology of smart grids, and a set of best practices for implementation, we seek to reduce errors in policy implementation and avoid unjustified economic losses. Our work will contribute to the integration of renewable energy sources, optimization of energy consumption, and progress in achieving climate policy goals, particularly the decarbonization of the economy.