Name: Smart Grid Technologies
Uploaded: 2024-02-24
Duration: 7 min 49 s
Description: Smart grids are here to revolutionize the traditional power grid by integrating advanced communication, control, and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in energy distribution. In this course we will discuss about smart grid, its components and implementations in India..

[Audio] Smart grids are here to revolutionize the traditional power grid by integrating advanced communication, control, and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in energy distribution. In this course we will discuss about smart grid, its components and implementations in India.. 

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[Audio] What is Smart Grid? A smart grid is an advanced electrical grid system that uses digital technology to monitor and manage the flow of electricity more efficiently. It allows for two-way communication between utilities and consumers, enabling better control and optimization of energy usage. Smart grids also incorporate renewable energy sources, energy storage, and other advanced technologies to improve reliability, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact.. 

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Use of IT and communication technologies with power systems Automation & real-time monitoring Inclusion of all domains from generation to consumption Control of central as well as distributed resources Reliability, security, efficiency & sustainability

[Audio] Conventional grids refer to traditional electrical grid systems that primarily rely on one-way communication, one-way flow of electricity and centralized control with limited automation features.. 

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Centralized: Conventional grids are centralized systems where electricity is generated at large power plants, transmitted over long distances through high-voltage transmission lines, and distributed to end-users One-Way Flow: Electricity flows unidirectionally from the generation source to consumers without active monitoring or control of individual components Limited Automation: Manual monitoring and control of grid operations with limited real-time data analytics capabilities

[Audio] These grids are typically designed to deliver electricity from power plants to consumers without much flexibility or real-time monitoring. Conventional grids are less efficient, less reliable and more prone to outages, as they lack the advanced technology and capabilities of smart grids which will be discussed later. However, conventional grids have been the standard for many years and are still in use in many parts of the world.. 

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Reliability: While reliable, conventional grids can face challenges during peak demand or in response to unexpected disruptions Grid Stability: Conventional grids focus on maintaining stability and reliability but have limited ability to manage peak demand or integrate renewable energy sources efficiently Limited Information: Lack of real-time data and communication capabilities hinder efficient monitoring and control

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[Audio] There are several key differences between conventional grids and smart grids:
Communication and Control: Conventional grids have limited communication capabilities and rely on centralized control, while smart grids use advanced digital technology to enable two-way communication between utilities and consumers. This allows for real-time monitoring, remote control, and more efficient management of electricity flow.
Flexibility and Resilience: Smart grids are more flexible and resilient than conventional grids, as they can integrate renewable energy sources, energy storage, and demand response programs. This helps optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
Efficiency and Optimization: Smart grids are designed to be more efficient and optimized compared to conventional grids. They can dynamically adjust electricity supply and demand, reduce energy waste, and lower overall operational costs.
Environmental Impact: Smart grids are more environmentally friendly than conventional grids, as they can support the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.
Overall, smart grids offer numerous benefits over conventional grids, including improved reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. They are seen as a key component of modernizing the electrical grid system and transitioning to a more advanced and sustainable energy infrastructure.. 

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[Audio] The key advantaged introduced with the implementation of smart grids over conventional grids are:
Decentralized and Distributed generation
Bi-Directional Flow of energy as well as information
Grid Optimization
Advanced Monitoring and Control
System Flexibility and Resilience
Efficiency and Sustainability
Integration of New Technologies
Flexibility and Adaptability
Resilience and Sustainability. 

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Decentralized and Distributed

 Bi-Directional Flow

 Grid Optimization

 Advanced Monitoring and Control

 Flexibility and Resilience

 Efficiency and Sustainability

 Integration of New Technologies

 Flexibility and Adaptability

 Resilience and Sustainability

[Audio] Some key features of smart grids include:
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): Smart grids utilize smart meters to measure and record electricity consumption in real-time, providing utilities and consumers with detailed information on energy usage.
Distribution Management Systems (DMS): These software systems help utilities optimize grid operations, manage energy resources, and make informed decisions based on real-time data and analytics.
Two-way Communication: Smart grids enable two-way communication between utilities and grid components, allowing for real-time data exchange, remote control, and enhanced monitoring of grid operations.
Grid Automation: Automation technologies, such as SCADA systems, help utilities monitor and control grid operations more efficiently, improving reliability and response times to grid events.
Demand Response: Smart grids support demand response programs that incentivize consumers to adjust their energy usage based on price signals or grid conditions, helping to balance supply and demand and reduce peak load.
Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Smart grids facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles into the grid, enabling more sustainable and flexible energy generation and consumption.
Artificial intelligence in smart grids enables advanced analytics, automation, and optimization to enhance grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
These features work together to create a more efficient, reliable, and sustainable electrical grid system that can meet the evolving energy needs of modern society.. 

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Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Distribution Management System (DMS) Communication Networks Grid Automation Demand Response Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

[Audio] The National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) in India was launched in 2015 with the aim of modernizing the country's power distribution network through the implementation of smart grid technologies. The mission focuses on improving grid efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, as well as promoting the integration of renewable energy sources and demand response programs. It is governed by a governing council chaired by Hon'ble Minister of Power with Joint secretary (distribution) as convener. 

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[Audio] Government of India launched the "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)- A Reform based and Results linked scheme", in July 2021with an outlay of Rs. 3,03,758 crore and estimated GBS from Central Government of Rs. 97,631 crores for the duration of 5 years i.e., from (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26). The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) consists of two parts:
Part 'A' focuses on providing financial support for the implementation of prepaid smart metering, system metering, and the upgradation of distribution infrastructure. This includes the deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for improved metering and billing accuracy, as well as the modernization of distribution networks to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Part 'B' includes training and capacity building initiatives, as well as other enabling and supporting activities to strengthen the capabilities of utility personnel and stakeholders in the distribution sector. This component aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of workforce involved in the implementation and operation of smart grid technologies, as well as support activities that facilitate the successful adoption of modern distribution practices.. 

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Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)

Part ‘A’ – Financial support for Prepaid Smart Metering & System Metering and upgradation of the Distribution Infrastructure and Part ‘B’ – Training & Capacity Building and other Enabling & Supporting Activities

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Smart Grid Technologies

Smart grids are here to revolutionize the traditional power grid by integrating advanced communication
 control
 and monitoring systems to enhance efficiency
 reliability
 and sustainability in energy distribution. In this course we will discuss about smart grid
 its components and implementations in India.

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What is Smart Grid? A smart grid is an advanced electrical grid system that uses digital technology to monitor and manage the flow of electricity more efficiently. It allows for two-way communication between utilities and consumers
 enabling better control and optimization of energy usage. Smart grids also incorporate renewable energy sources
 energy storage
 and other advanced technologies to improve reliability
 reduce costs
 and minimize environmental impact.

Conventional grids refer to traditional electrical grid systems that primarily rely on one-way communication
 one-way flow of electricity and centralized control with limited automation features.

These grids are typically designed to deliver electricity from power plants to consumers without much flexibility or real-time monitoring. Conventional grids are less efficient
 less reliable and more prone to outages
 as they lack the advanced technology and capabilities of smart grids which will be discussed later. However
 conventional grids have been the standard for many years and are still in use in many parts of the world.

There are several key differences between conventional grids and smart grids:
Communication and Control: Conventional grids have limited communication capabilities and rely on centralized control
 while smart grids use advanced digital technology to enable two-way communication between utilities and consumers. This allows for real-time monitoring
 remote control
 and more efficient management of electricity flow.
Flexibility and Resilience: Smart grids are more flexible and resilient than conventional grids
 as they can integrate renewable energy sources
 energy storage
 and demand response programs. This helps optimize energy usage
 reduce costs
 and improve reliability.
Efficiency and Optimization: Smart grids are designed to be more efficient and optimized compared to conventional grids. They can dynamically adjust electricity supply and demand
 reduce energy waste
 and lower overall operational costs.
Environmental Impact: Smart grids are more environmentally friendly than conventional grids
 as they can support the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.
Overall
 smart grids offer numerous benefits over conventional grids
 including improved reliability
 efficiency
 and sustainability. They are seen as a key component of modernizing the electrical grid system and transitioning to a more advanced and sustainable energy infrastructure.

The key advantaged introduced with the implementation of smart grids over conventional grids are:
Decentralized and Distributed generation
Bi-Directional Flow of energy as well as information
Grid Optimization
Advanced Monitoring and Control
System Flexibility and Resilience
Efficiency and Sustainability
Integration of New Technologies
Flexibility and Adaptability
Resilience and Sustainability

Some key features of smart grids include:
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (A-M-I--): Smart grids utilize smart meters to measure and record electricity consumption in real-time
 providing utilities and consumers with detailed information on energy usage.
Distribution Management Systems (D-M-S--): These software systems help utilities optimize grid operations
 manage energy resources
 and make informed decisions based on real-time data and analytics.
Two-way Communication: Smart grids enable two-way communication between utilities and grid components
 allowing for real-time data exchange
 remote control
 and enhanced monitoring of grid operations.
Grid Automation: Automation technologies
 such as S-C-A-D-A systems
 help utilities monitor and control grid operations more efficiently
 improving reliability and response times to grid events.
Demand Response: Smart grids support demand response programs that incentivize consumers to adjust their energy usage based on price signals or grid conditions
 helping to balance supply and demand and reduce peak load.
Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): Smart grids facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources
 energy storage systems
 and electric vehicles into the grid
 enabling more sustainable and flexible energy generation and consumption.
Artificial intelligence in smart grids enables advanced analytics
 automation
 and optimization to enhance grid efficiency
 reliability
 and sustainability.
These features work together to create a more efficient
 reliable
 and sustainable electrical grid system that can meet the evolving energy needs of modern society.

The National Smart Grid Mission (N-S-G-M-) in India was launched in 2015 with the aim of modernizing the country's power distribution network through the implementation of smart grid technologies. The mission focuses on improving grid efficiency
 reliability
 and sustainability
 as well as promoting the integration of renewable energy sources and demand response programs. It is governed by a governing council chaired by Hon'ble Minister of Power with Joint secretary (distribution) as convener

Government of India launched the "Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (R-D-S-S-) A Reform based and Results linked scheme"
 in July 2021with an outlay of Rs. 3
03
758 crore and estimated G-B-S from Central Government of Rs. 97
631 crores for the duration of 5 years in other words
 from (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26). The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (R-D-S-S-) consists of two parts:
Part 'A' focuses on providing financial support for the implementation of prepaid smart metering
 system metering
 and the upgradation of distribution infrastructure. This includes the deployment of advanced metering infrastructure (A-M-I--) for improved metering and billing accuracy
 as well as the modernization of distribution networks to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Part 'B' includes training and capacity building initiatives
 as well as other enabling and supporting activities to strengthen the capabilities of utility personnel and stakeholders in the distribution sector. This component aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of workforce involved in the implementation and operation of smart grid technologies
 as well as support activities that facilitate the successful adoption of modern distribution practices.

 This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA.