SMART GRID framework for Pakistan “perception to practicality”

Abstract

As moving further into the digital age of the 21st century, Pakistan. and rest of the world is becoming increasingly dependent upon electric power. Despite the colossal potential of its energy resources, still Pakistan remains energy deficient. As a consequence, the crucial energy supplies today are not adequate to meet even the present demand. Similarly Line losses are a major issue in Pakistan. We are losing 35 to 40 billion per annum due to inefficiency in power distribution [4], While continuing blackouts or load shedding as it is commonly known, has always been a staple of daily life in Pakistan (figure 1). the dilemma has turned out to be acute since the preceding couple of months. The only way to tackle such colossal plight collectively is to implement smart grid infrastructure into our system. Also integrated use of smart grid would enhance the cooperation between the different sectors of the energy mix to provide an optimal solution in the electrical energy scenario of Pakistan. Smart grid is nothing but a concept/idea needed to run our present day Electrical power system in a more effective, more systematic and less error prone way. To achieve this way of wisdom, we must keep the end or the output required in our mind. Accommodating the present infrastructure with newer and more reliable modern day technologies are also a target of the Smart grid planning. Similarly Clean, green energy structure is an inherent requirement of smart grid development [6].It would provide a long term economic and social benefit to the existing structure of the society.