2. WHAT IS SMART
GRID?
An electricity supply network that uses
digital communications technology to detect
and react to local changes in usage.
3. What is grid?
The grid, refers to the electric grid, a network of transmission lines,
substations, transformers and more that deliver electricity from the
power plant.
What makes the grid “smart”?
The digital technology that allows for two-way communication between
the utility and its customers, and the sensing along the
transmission lines.
Like the Internet, the Smart Grid will consist of controls,
computers, automation, and new technologies and equipment working
together along with electric grid to respond digitally to our quickly
changing electric demand.
4. HISTORY OF ELECTRIC GRID
: The Pearl Street Station ,the first central power plant in the U.S.,
began producing electricity on September 4th, 1882. It was located at
255 – 257 Pearl Street in Manhattan. It initially served 85 customers,
providing electricity to 400 lamps.
By 1884, the Pearl Street Station had added 3 more generators, and
was serving 508 customers with 10,164 lamps.
A competitor to Edison’s direct current (DC) technology was George
Westinghouse’s alternating current (AC) technology. Think back to the
VHS vs Betamax format war of the 70s and early 80s – only one was
going to survive.
AC had a decided advantage over DC for the transportation of
electricity over long distances, as it was much easier and cheaper to
“step-up” and “step-down” voltage.
11. Asset Management Systems and Condition Monitoring Devices
Building Automation and Control System (BACS)
Decision Support Systems and System Integrity Protection
Distribution Automation and Protection
Distribution Management System (DMS)
Energy Management System (EMS)
Information and Communication Technology
Local Production
Power Electronics
Power Quality and Power Monitoring Systems
Security
Smart Consumption
Smart Generation
Smart Homes
Smart Meter
Substation Automation and Protection
COMPONENTS
USED:
12. BENEFITS OF SMART
GRID:
Providing more reliable power
Generating more efficient renewable power
Using a mix of energy sources
Working with smart devices and smart homes
Reducing our carbon footprint
Paving the road for electric vehicles
Creating smart job opportunities
Self healing
Theft reduction
Editor's Notes
A competitor to Edison’s direct current (DC) technology was George Westinghouse’s alternating current (AC) technology. Think back to the VHS vs Betamax format war of the 70s and early 80s – only one was going to survive.
AC had a decided advantage over DC for the transportation of electricity over long distances, as it was much easier and cheaper to “step-up” and “step-down” voltage.
