Smart Grid based Power System Modernization through Implementation of HVDC Technology and Micro Grids in Pakistan: An Overview

Saqib Khalid, Muhammad Arslan Shahid, Hadia Ushaq, Danista Khan

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Abstract

In the 21st-century energy is crucial for existence, and its constant and abundant supply provides a country with much-needed economic growth and social development. However, Pakistan's electrical power infrastructure is deficient due to insufficient and inefficient power generation, inadequate transmission and distribution facilities, and obsolete metering systems used by electricity customers. Globally, during the last decade, the potential application of smart grid (SG) technology for upgrading electrical power systems has received considerable attention. Pakistan has enormous potential for electrical grid development, which can be enhanced by implementing a SG comprised of high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission and renewable energy (RE) integration. This paper aims to study the transmission of electricity from localized RE resources over long distances, utilizing HVDC technology and its local distribution with the help of SG and microgrids (MG).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Technologies, ICEEST 2022 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665462099
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022
Event2022 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Technologies, ICEEST 2022 - Lahore, Pakistan
Duration: 14 Dec 202215 Dec 2022

Publication series

Name2022 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Technologies, ICEEST 2022 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Electrical Engineering and Sustainable Technologies, ICEEST 2022
Country/TerritoryPakistan
CityLahore
Period14/12/2215/12/22

Keywords

  • HVDC
  • microgrids
  • Pakistan
  • renewable energy
  • smart grid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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