Strategy and implementation of Smart Grids in India

The global electricity industry faces many challenges that require immediate attention to growth, expansion and diversity into renewable energy resources such as wind. A major strategic effort is required from power enterprises in developed and developing countries alike, to deal with the increasing...

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Published in:Energy strategy reviews 2013-03, Vol.1 (3), p.193-204
Main Author: Acharjee, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Concept and impact of Smart Grid
Frame work of Smart Grid
Power scenario
Strategy and steps to implement Smart Grid
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Summary:The global electricity industry faces many challenges that require immediate attention to growth, expansion and diversity into renewable energy resources such as wind. A major strategic effort is required from power enterprises in developed and developing countries alike, to deal with the increasing grid complexity to integrate diverse energy resources, including the intermittency of wind, into the power systems. This concern for dependency, delivery and costs for energy brings increased safety risks and more constraints for reliable operation of power systems. Smart Grids (SG) has become one of the key developments to solve these problems. In this paper, the present power situation of India is discussed and prospective energy options are outlined. The effects of SG development on social, economic and power sectors are discussed. The main obstacles for the implementation of SG in India are highlighted and their remedies are proposed. A possible framework for the SG architecture and design of SG-features is outlined, considering practical constraints. The recent initiatives taken by the Government of India (GoI) related to smart grids are described. Considering the social, economical, political and environmental circumstances, the paper suggests a strategy for steps to implement smart grids in India. ► The concept, necessity and effect of Smart Grid (SG) are illustrated. ► Present power scenarios, prospective potential of Energy are thoroughly analyzed. ► The main problems and their remedies for the implementation of SG are discussed. ► The frame works of SG, graphical structure of SG-features are designed. ► Strategy and steps to implement SG in India is evidently suggested.
ISSN:2211-467X
2211-467X
DOI:10.1016/j.esr.2012.05.003