Smart grid implementation and development in Pakistan

Zulfiqar, Shahid; Munawar, Usman; Farooq, Muhammad

doi:10.1109/ece.2017.8248828

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“…It outlines how the economic condition has been affecting the power network in the country. In another work, a smarter grid implementation is discussed from the perspective of Pakistan [31]. The paper focuses on the challenges associated with transmission and distribution grid implementation.…”

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Prospective Smart Distribution Substation in Bangladesh: Modeling and Analysis

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Being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, Bangladesh needs to upgrade its electrical network and aim to reduce dependency on fossil fuel-based energy. For the aging and ever-expanding power network, it is necessary to have a smart substation in order to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable electrical power. As Bangladesh is looking to integrate Distributed Generation (DG) in the power system, it is high time to think about integrating a smart distribution substation into its power network. In this paper, an investigation of the current power generation structure of Bangladesh was conducted and is described. The major focus was given to the upgradation of the existing substation and distribution setup of Bangladesh by providing suitable architectures, technologies, and communication protocols. Detailed studies of Bangladesh’s prospects to incorporate the new technology and renewable energy into its power network are discussed. ETAP was used to simulate the prospective system to show the feasibility of the prospective smart distribution substation in Bangladesh’s power network.

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Prospective Smart Distribution Substation in Bangladesh: Modeling and Analysis

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“…The idea of smart grid implementation in Pakistan is briefly presented in [45] within the context of potential advantages of grid modernization and challenges associated with it. In a list of challenges, authors Cost-benefit analysis is performed using OELC method for 5% renewable sources penetration by 2040 at different uncertainty levels…”

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“…• Roadmap for smart devices implementation in industrial sector is not given 3 Zulfiqar et al, [45] The challenges and potential advantages of smart grid implementation in Pakistan are pointed out.…”

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“…• Roadmap for smart devices implementation within a country is not given mentioned that the feasibility of a project needs to be established by grid modernization on pilot project and indicates weak smart grid policies are hindering its growth in country. Similarly, work presented in [45] primarily focused on the indication of challenges and potential advantages of grid modernization in Pakistan. However, planning and appropriate policies are not discussed to overcome discussed challenges.…”

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Implementation of Smart Grid Technologies in Pakistan under CPEC Project: Technical and Policy Implications

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Potential implementation of smart grid technologies has been given wide attention for modernization of electrical power systems. Existing power grid infrastructure of Pakistan is ill-suited to accommodate increased renewable energy sources and poses interoperability issues for seamless transition towards decentralization and digitalization of the power grid. Modernization of power grid through realization of smart grid technologies is much needed to meet the ever-increasing energy demand of the country. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a conglomerate of multibillion dollar infrastructural projects with a major focus on energy sector which offers a great opportunity for the country to invest appropriately in the power grid transformation. This research study is focused on devising a technical and policy framework for conversion of the existing power grid into smart grid under the umbrella of CPEC. Potential key drivers are identified for the deployment of smart technologies to upgrade the power grid of Pakistan. The presented research proposes a stage-wise implementation plan to upgrade the power infrastructure of the country. In particular, this research study presents cost benefit analysis for a case study with an aim to reduce the interruption index values. Obtained values of the cost benefit analysis suggest that the investment incurred for smart grid realization can be paid back within a period of twenty months and offers a positive net present value which establishes the financial feasibility of the project. Importantly, policies and recommendations are suggested which would enable the concerned stakeholders to ensure grid modernization as per the proposed smart grid implementation plan.

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Smart grid implementation and development in Pakistan

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Prospective Smart Distribution Substation in Bangladesh: Modeling and Analysis

Prospective Smart Distribution Substation in Bangladesh: Modeling and Analysis

Implementation of Smart Grid Technologies in Pakistan under CPEC Project: Technical and Policy Implications

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