Journal ArticleOpen Access
Utility Grid: Present Challenges and Their Potential Solutions
Authors
Author Affiliations
Oregon Institute of Technology, University of South Florida, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Published InIEEE Access
Year2018
Citations47
Abstract
Utility electric grid is expected to face some of the major challenges modern power generation, and distribution systems will pose in the years to come. In this paper, a complete overview of those challenges is presented, for the first time, with proper detailed explanation and their implication. Smart grid security, power system generation and distribution side complications, integration of renewable energy systems, storage devices, modern equipment, and technologies make modern-day power generation and transmission more complex than ever. Thus, the utility grid requires major renovations and upgraded protection schemes to adapt to these changes. The required solutions with discussions are also presented in this paper. In addition, the challenges are classified according to their severity, and the solutions that are…
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Fields & Keywords
Physical SciencesEngineeringControl and Systems EngineeringSmart Grid Security and ResilienceSmart Grid Energy ManagementMicrogrid Control and OptimizationRisk analysis (engineering)Systems engineeringReliability engineeringElectrical engineeringArtificial intelligenceGeometryMechanical engineeringQuantum mechanics