Smart Grid and Energy Management

A groundbreaking development in the energy industry, smart grid uses technology to advance the sustainability, dependability, and effectiveness of the power grid. In-depth study of smart grids’ components and effects on energy management are covered in this chapter along with an examination of its many facets. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Volt/VAR Management (VVM) systems, and Outage Management Systems (OMS) are important components of smart grid described in this chapter. Smart meters, communication networks, and data management are all integrated by AMI, allowing utilities and customers to communicate with each other in two directions. To expedite outage response, prioritization, and crew assignments, OMS integrates real-time network data with predictive capabilities. By adjusting voltage levels, VVM improves efficiency, reduces peak load, and promotes energy saving. The chapter also emphasizes the interdependence of smart grids, true online Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), and direct current (DC) schemes, as well as Power Quality Analyzers (PQAs), which are solutions for reducing voltage sag. These methods increase the grid’s resistance to voltage drops, which is essential for maintaining power quality. The chapter provides extensive strategy for multi-energy management of smart home. In the end, pilot smart grid projects are discussed and challenges of smart grid are summarized.