ASAT
Smart Grid Vision
From generation plants to transmission and distribution
networks, the electric power grid is the most important
infrastructure that powers the modern world. The blackout
in north-eastern US and Canada on August 14, 2003 demonstrated
the dependency of the world on electricity, and the weakness
of the aging power grid.
Industry facts •
Electricity demand and consumption will double in 20
years •
Dependency on fossil fuels with environmental impacts
is not sustainable •
Deregulation and commercialization is required for effectiveness
and competitiveness •
Higher expectations and more involvement of consumers
Global challenges •
Increasing energy demand while minimizing environmental
impact •
Delivering electricity and meeting growth with an aging
infrastructure •
Enhancing availability, reliability and quality of supply
while meeting utility business objectives •
Meeting consumer expectations through communication
and interaction
Smart Grid
Supported by governments, industry and market participants,
power producers and utilities, technology developers
and suppliers, Smart Grid is the solution to these challenges.
In general, Smart Grid consists of:
•
Integrating renewable energy such as solar and wind
to the power grid •
Modernizing the electrical network for reliable delivery
•
Utilizing information and communication technologies
to achieve a more efficient, intelligent, and reliable
power grid •
Engaging and involving consumers by using AMI technologies •
Improving system availability and reliability •
Managing unknowns and uncertainties
The Smart Grid intelligence relies on the availability
of information on the system. In turn, this significantly
increases the data volume required for grid operation
and management. While energy generation and consumers
are at the two ends of the power grid, it is the numerous
power substations that form the key building blocks
of the Smart Grid.
At ASAT Solutions, we specialize in providing Smart
Substation technologies for secure delivery and
management of the much needed data and information for
Smart Grid deployment.
