**2.5 Methodology for the representation of a smart grid project on a SGAM reference model**

Given the diversity and complexity of SG, each project must be described in detail to be represented on the SGAM reference model.


**Table 1.** *Maturity levels and features.* *Smart Grid Project Planning and Cost/Benefit Evaluation DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.96315*

**Figure 2.** *Roles, data storage framework [5].*

**Figure 2** shows the roles and latencies for storage in the databases for each zone such that they model a smart grid source [5]. The roles of each zone or storage outlet are described as follows:

