Final Introduction To Smart Grid

INTRODUCTION TO
SMART GRID
INTRODUCTION TO SMART GRID
 A Smart Grid is defined as using digital

information and controls technology to improve
the reliability, security, and efficiency of the
electric grid.
A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to
consumers using two-way digital technology to
control appliances at consumers' homes to
save energy, reduce cost and increase
reliability and transparency.
A SMART GRID
A SMART GRID
 The construction of a 21st century electric
system that connects everyone to abundant,
affordable, clean, efficient, and reliable electric
power anytime, anywhere. We can achieve this
through a smart grid, which would integrate
advanced functions into the nation's electric grid
to enhance reliability, efficiency, and security,
and would also contribute to the climate
change strategic goal of reducing carbon
emissions. These advancements will be
achieved by modernizing the electric grid with
information-age technologies, such as
microprocessors, communications, advanced
computing, and information technologies.
FEATURES OF SMART GRID
 Smart Grid uses advanced

meters as a portal into a
home or a business.
Advanced meters are a
tool and the key means for
communication between
the suppliers and users of
energy.
 Solar, wind or fuel cell
generators and a host of
new generating
technologies distributed
around the utility system.
 Sensors distributed on the

transmission and distribution
system of an electric utility
that can sense when and
where a power line fails.
Sensors like this can be
paired with devices that may
be able to automatically
repair some faults on the grid
as well
 Smart appliances – water
heaters, thermostats, pool
heaters, dryers, air
conditioners – that can also
receive communications and
respond to indications that
the energy system may be
nearly overloaded.
 Display devices and

automated controls that
let consumers see when
their energy use is
highest – and respond by
turning down air
conditioning, lights or
other energy using
devices
POWER MANAGMENT
POWER MANAGMENT
 Real-time monitoring.
 Transmission/Distribution automation.
 Communications networks.
CUSTOMER POWER
MANAGMENT
CUSTOMER POWER MANAGMENT
 Smart meters and

customer information
gateways.
 Smart buildings and
equipment.
 Smart appliances.
 Voltage Regulation
BENEFITS OF THE SMART
GRID
BENEFITS OF THE SMART GRID
 Motivates and Includes the Consumer
A smart grid gives all consumers visibility
into real-time pricing, and affords them the
opportunity to choose the volume of
consumption and price that best suits their
needs.
 Provides Power Quality for 21st Century

Needs
A smart grid provides power free of sags,
spikes, disturbances and interruptions
 Enables Markets
A smart grid supports energy markets that
encourage both investment and
innovation.
 Optimizes Assets and Operates Efficiently

A smart grid enables us to build less new
infrastructure, transmit more power
through existing systems
 Reduced power infrastructure costs

When digital technologies are infused
into the power grid, end-use demands
can be adjusted to available power
supplies. This ability to manage and
reduce peak demands eliminates the
need for costly peaking and “just-in-
case” power infrastructure.
 Self-healing from power disturbance events
Sophisticated grid monitors and controls
will anticipate and instantly respond to
system problems in order to avoid or
mitigate power outages and power quality
problems.
 Operating resiliently against physical and
cyber attack
Deployment of new technology will allow
better identification and response to
manmade or natural disruptions.
 Reduced use of polluting plants

Peak power plants tend to be among the most
polluting because they tend be less efficient.
 Clean power market

During serious air pollution alerts, power plants
and heavy industries sometimes shut down.
Smart devices will take bids and execute
purchases for cleaner power options offered on
the market
 Energy storage
Energy storage devices are used as grid shock
absorbers as well as a power back up in the
peak time of demand.
 Accommodates All Generation and Storage

Options
A smart grid enables "plug-and-play"
interconnection to multiple and distributed
sources of power and storage (e.g., wind, solar,
battery storage, etc.)
CONCLUSION
 A smart grid will allow consumer to

receive valuable and understandable
information that enables us to make
intelligent and informed choices about
how we use energy , all while minimizing
the consumer cost and out of pocket
expenses that could arise with the
implementation of the SMART GRID.
THANK YOU

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INTRODUCTION TO

 A Smart Grid is defined as using digital

 Smart Grid uses advanced

 Sensors distributed on the

 Display devices and

 Smart meters and

 Provides Power Quality for 21st Century

 Optimizes Assets and Operates Efficiently

 Reduced power infrastructure costs

 Reduced use of polluting plants

 Clean power market

 Accommodates All Generation and Storage

 A smart grid will allow consumer to

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