Economic efficiency of using the electric grid complex: Problems of reserves of network power and development of intelligent technologies

Abstract

The key problems in the functioning of the Russian electric power industry are reliability, safety, quality and availability of electricity, environmental impact. Here we aim to: (1) to discuss the results of the reformation and prospects of the electric power industry development and (2) analyze the results of the simplified approach of technological connection of consumers to the network infrastructure. As a tool for increasing the responsibility for the reservation of extra capacity it is proposed to introduce a fee for services in transfer of electric energy on the basis of the amount of maximum power of the appliance. Payment by users is not fully used reserves of capacity will optimize existing network infrastructure to eliminate the construction of networks, rational load of the substation. The solution of the problem is proposed to be carried out on the basis of a differentiated approach and the formation of a mechanism for payment of unused capacity reserve taking into account the operational redistribution of electricity between consumers. The electric power industry needs a full-scale modernization, replacement of economically inefficient obsolete equipment with innovative, supporting the principle of Smart Grid intelligent energy systems. Transition of power engineering to digital technologies is the only possible way of improvement of quality and reliability of power supply and the solution of financial and economic problems of a network complex without growth of tariffs and additional load on consumers.