Massoud Amin on Essential Things That Smart Grid Technology Needs
Several new technologies are growing up in the smart sector. Everything is becoming smart these days
which includes the smart grid technology as well. Just like the Internet it is the networking of people, the
smart grid is the networking of things that distribute, generate, and transmit energy. As the smart grid
technology is employed, it will result in several benefits. It is lucrative thus will save people money,
assist conserve energy and develop the environment. The smart grid will get rid of the need for thermal
power plants and allow greater use of renewable energy sources, like wind, hydro, and solar. Also, the
smart grid will generate new and satisfying careers in the field of energy sectors and green industries.
With that in mind, it is vital that everyone and budding engineers be alert of the role this technology will
play in the energy future.
Efficient roll out of this technology will demand organized effort and teamwork among phenomenal
regulations, including communication control frameworks for transmission, generation, operations,
distribution, markets and administration supplier.
Things that may be necessary for Effective Smart Grid Technology Implementation
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Enhanced use of digital information to improve security, reliability, and effectiveness of the
electric grid.
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Categorization of distributed resources including renewable resources.
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Optimization of grid operations with full security.
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Integration of `smart’ appliances and consumer devices.
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Development and incorporation of demand response, energy-efficiency resources, and demandside resources.
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Recognition and lowering of difficult or needless barriers to adoption of smart grid technology.
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Timely information and control options to customers.
A common element to the smart grid implementation is the application of Wireless and digital
communication frameworks and Digital Signal Processing techniques to the power grid.
Benefits of Smart Grid Technology
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A better infrastructure of distribution and transmission will be able to deal with bidirectional
energy flows, enabling for possibilities of energy generation from numerous sources such as
from photovoltaic panels on building roofs, but also the utilization of fuel cells, charging to/from
the batteries of electric cars, pumped hydroelectric power, wind turbines unlike classic grids
that supported one-way flow of electricity.
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The smart grid will make use of technologies that perk up fault detection and will self-heal the
network without the interference of technicians therefore enhancing reliable supply of
electricity and reduced susceptibility to natural disasters.
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The smart grid permits for systematic communication between consumers and suppliers, and
permits to be sophisticated and flexible in their operational tactics. Only the vital loads will need
to pay higher prices and customers will be able to be more tactical in when they use energy. At
the domestic level, appliances such as refrigerators, air- conditioners, heat pumps, and heat
banks will seek to reduce energy cost.
Massoud Amin thus says that Smart Grids result in a more sustainable future. All this will contribute to
the future integration of electric vehicle charging systems directly on the mains. The consumption of
renewable energy systems is also made simpler as utilities gain improved control of their grids.