Transition From Traditional Grid to Smart One

2022 ◽  
pp. 21-49
Author(s):  
Haitham Daghrour ◽  
Razan Mohammad Al-Rhia
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Road Map

Smart grids have become an urgent need to overcome the challenges of the 21st century. To transit the traditional grid to smart one, there must be a well thought out plan, called road map, which is also being carefully developed by organizations according to standards for deploying smart networks. Most studies focused on modernizing distribution networks because it was passive and technologically poor. Two approaches to developing distribution networks were presented. The smart grid modernization was also presented from social and psychological perspectives.

Transition From Traditional Grid to Smart One

2019 ◽  
pp. 203-231
Author(s):  
Haitham Daghrour ◽  
Razan Mohammad Al-Rhia
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Road Map

Smart grids have become an urgent need to overcome the challenges of the 21st century. To transit the traditional grid to smart one, there must be a well thought out plan, called road map, which is also being carefully developed by organizations according to standards for deploying smart networks. Most studies focused on modernizing distribution networks because it was passive and technologically poor. Two approaches to developing distribution networks were presented. The smart grid modernization was also presented from social and psychological perspectives.

scholarly journals Smart grids investigation and analysis in terms of cost benefits

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.21) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
B Rubini ◽  
N Shanmugasundaram ◽  
S Pradeepkumar
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Distribution Automation ◽  
Power Networks ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Smart Power ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Grid Operation

Currently, different advanced technologies are implemented in power networks, with aim to improve power quality and reliability of grid operation. Naturally, Distribution Automation and Management Systems (DAMS), Smart power equipment, Advanced Metering Structure, Distributed Energy Resources and/or systems Demand Response are implemented in electricity distribution networks. Smart Grid Solutions coordinate different advanced technologies in an efficient energy management system. Outline Smart Grid Solutions, with investments of estimation, possible benefits and operation costs, is presented in this article, with estimation of cost-effectiveness in a lifetime of particular systems. 

scholarly journals Mitigating power quality disturbances in smart grid using FACTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 1223
Author(s):  
Yahia M. Esmail ◽  
Ali H. Kasem Alaboudy ◽  
M. S. Hassan ◽  
Gamal M. Dousoky
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Static Synchronous Compensator ◽  
Power Quality Disturbances ◽  
Flexible Alternating Current Transmission ◽  
Power Quality Conditioner

Power quality (PQ) assurance is a vital part of electrical distribution networks. There are many advantages and benefits of improving PQ, especially in the modern/smart grid. Smart grid (SG) has a lot of complicated and sensitive electrical components (non-linear loads) in addition to renewable energy systems (wind-solar) that may also be a source of PQ disturbances. PQ problems harm personal life and national production. Static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) and unified power quality conditioner (UPQC) are among the fastest response flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) installed in smart grids to mitigate power quality disturbances such as voltage fluctuations, sag, swell, and harmonics. In this research, STATCOM and UPQC are designed and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink to overcome PQ-related disruptions in smart grids. Accordingly, the differences between the proposed two solutions are highlighted across this research and renewable energy sources' reliability during faults. Therefore, the reader will be able to choose the appropriate FACTS devices. This study emphasizes the extent of the smart grid need for the FACTS. As per the given results of this study, STATCOM and UPQC have shown exemplary performance in the PQ improvement investigations conducted in the context of smart/modern grids.

scholarly journals The smart grid concept applied to an industrial electrical system

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 2140
Author(s):  
Isidro Fraga Hurtado ◽  
Julio Rafael Gómez Sarduy ◽  
Percy Rafael Viego Felipe ◽  
Vladimir Sousa Santos ◽  
Enrique Ciro Quispe Oqueña
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Demand Management ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Reactive Compensation

Smart grids can be considered as a concept that integrates electrical, automatic control, information, and communication technologies. This concept constitutes a fundamental complement in the integration of renewable energy sources in electrical power systems. Although its application is fundamentally framed in transmission and distribution networks, it could also be implemented in industrial electrical systems. This article aims to analyze the advantages of implementing solutions based on smart grids in the industrial sector. Likewise, the results of its implementation in the large industry in the province of Cienfuegos, Cuba are presented. Specifically, reactive compensation, voltage, and demand management controls were integrated into a Supervision, Control, and Data Acquisition system forming a smart grid. It is shown that, in industries where infrastructure and equipment conditions exist, it is possible to successfully implement solutions with the functionalities and benefits inherent to smart grids.

From the GOELRO Plan to Digitalization of Russia’s Electric Power Complex

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 14-30
Author(s):  
Aleksey B. LOSKUTOV ◽  
◽  
Aleksandr L. KULIKOV ◽  
Pavel V. ILYUSHIN ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Electricity Market ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Reliable Operation ◽  
Power Sources ◽  
Renewable Power ◽  
Environmental Objectives ◽  
Power Complex

Owing to adoption of the GOELRO plan in 1920 and its stage-by-state implementation, it became possible to meet the country’s needs for intense development of its economy through providing the required amounts of electricity to all sectors of the national economy. Nowadays, the smart grid technologies open the possibility to carry out «digital updating» of the grids to obtain their better observability and controllability, smaller losses in them, and to ensure reliable operation of distributed and renewable power generating facilities, which have become new participants in the electricity market. The use of smart grid technologies opens the possibility to optimally integrate heterogeneous electric power sources, backbone and distribution networks, and also active consumers into a unified electric power complex for achieving the economic and environmental objectives. The article considers modern innovative and prospective technologies of smart grids and outlines historical parallels with the GOELRO plan, which determined the course for electrification of Russia.

scholarly journals Smart grids investigation and analysis in terms of cost benefits

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.21) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
B Rubini ◽  
N Shanmugasundaram ◽  
S Pradeepkumar
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Distribution Automation ◽  
Power Networks ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Smart Power ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
Advanced Metering ◽  
Grid Operation

Currently, different advanced technologies are implemented in power networks, with aim to improve power quality and reliability of grid operation. Naturally, Distribution Automation and Management Systems (DAMS), Smart power equipment, Advanced Metering Structure, Distributed Energy Resources and/or systems Demand Response are implemented in electricity distribution networks. Smart Grid Solutions coordinate different advanced technologies in an efficient energy management system. Outline Smart Grid Solutions, with investments of estimation, possible benefits and operation costs, is presented in this article, with estimation of cost-effectiveness in a lifetime of particular systems. 

Sistemas de Comunicaciones y Redes de Datos en Smart Grids, una Revisión al Estado del Arte

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Herrera ◽  
L. Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
La Red

Las smart grids han sido concebidas como la combinación de la red eléctrica tradicional (generación, transmisión, distribución, y comercialización, incluyendo las energías alternativas) con las redes de comunicaciones electrónicas. Este concepto revoluciona la administración, supervisión, y mantenimiento de la red eléctrica, volviéndola inteligente ante sobrecargas, caídas, apagones, caídas de tensión disminuyendo los tiempos de respuesta ante estos problemas. En este trabajo se analizan las tecnologías de redes de datos y comunicaciones electrónicas implicadas en este nuevo concepto de gestión eficiente de la electricidad. En la primera sección se abordan conceptos introductorios para entender las diferencias entre las redes eléctricas tradicionales y las smart grids, luego se realiza un análisis de las arquitecturas y requerimientos de diseño de una smart grid, para en la siguiente sección elaborar una revisión de las tecnologías de comunicaciones actualmente usadas en smart grids, para finalmente analizar los retos de diseño, líneas de investigación y estandarización actuales en las tecnologías de smart grids. En la última sección se anexan las conclusiones de la realización de este trabajo.

Economic and environmental aspects of Smart Grid technologies implementation in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Oleksandra V. Kubatko ◽  
Diana O. Yaryomenko ◽  
Mykola O. Kharchenko ◽  
Ismail Y. A. Almashaqbeh
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Auxiliary Equipment

Interruptions in electricity supply may have a series of failures that can affect banking, telecommunications, traffic, and safety sectors. Due to the two-way interactive abilities, Smart Grid allows consumers to automatically redirect on failure, or shut down of the equipment. Smart Grid technologies are the costly ones; however, due to the mitigation of possible problems, they are economically sound. Smart grids can't operate without smart meters, which may easily transmit real-time power consumption data to energy data centers, helping the consumer to make effective decisions about how much energy to use and at what time of day. Smart Grid meters do allow the consumer to track and reduce energy consumption bills during peak hours and increase the corresponding consumption during minimum hours. At a higher level of management (e.g., on the level of separate region or country), the Smart Grid distribution system operators have the opportunity to increase the reliability of power supply primarily by detecting or preventing emergencies. Ukraine's energy system is currently outdated and cannot withstand current loads. High levels of wear of the main and auxiliary equipment of the power system and uneven load distribution in the network often lead to emergencies and power outages. The Smart Grid achievements and energy sustainability are also related to the energy trilemma, which consists of key core dimensions– Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Sustainability. To be competitive in the world energy market, the country has to organize efficiently the cooperation of public/private actors, governments, economic and social agents, environmental issues, and individual consumer behaviors. Ukraine gained 61 positions out of 128 countries in a list in 2019 on the energy trilemma index. In general, Ukraine has a higher than average energy security position and lower than average energy equity, and environmental sustainability positions. Given the fact that the number of renewable energy sources is measured in hundreds and thousands, network management is complicated and requires a Smart Grid rapid response. Keywords: economic development, Smart Grid, electricity supply, economic and environmental efficiency.

Global Trends in the Political Economy of Smart Grids

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherrelle Eid ◽  
Rudi Hakvoort ◽  
Martin de Jong
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
The United States ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Regulatory Models ◽  
Global Transition

The global transition towards sustainable, secure, and affordable electricity supply is driving changes in the consumption, production, and transportation of electricity. This chapter provides an overview of three main causes of political–economic tensions with smart grids in the United States, Europe, and China, namely industry structure, regulatory models, and the impact of energy policy. In all cases, the developments are motivated by the possible improvements in reliability and affordability yielded by smart grids, while sustainability of the electricity sector is not a central motivation. A holistic smart grid vision would open up possibilities for better integration of distributed energy resources. The authors recommend that smart grid investments should remain outside of the regulatory framework for utilities and distribution service operators in order to allow for such developments.

scholarly journals The smart grid as a security device: Electricity infrastructure and urban governance in Kingston and Rio de Janeiro

Urban Studies ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 004209802098571
Author(s):  
Francesca Pilo’
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Spatial Inequality ◽  
Technical Failure ◽  
Spatial Inequalities ◽  
Urban Security ◽  
Security Device

This article aims to contribute to recent debates on the politics of smart grids by exploring their installation in low-income areas in Kingston (Jamaica) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). To date, much of this debate has focused on forms of smart city experiments, mostly in the Global North, while less attention has been given to the implementation of smart grids in cities characterised by high levels of urban insecurity and socio-spatial inequality. This article illustrates how, in both contexts, the installation of smart metering is used as a security device that embeds the promise of protecting infrastructure and revenue and navigating complex relations framed along lines of socio-economic inequalities and urban sovereignty – here linked to configurations of state and non-state (criminal) territorial control and power. By unpacking the political workings of the smart grid within changing urban security contexts, including not only the rationalities that support its use but also the forms of resistance, contestation and socio-technical failure that emerge, the article argues for the importance of examining the conjunction between urban and infrastructural governance, including the reshaping of local power relations and spatial inequalities, through globally circulating devices.

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