Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks
This study investigates the deployment of smart grid technologies in electricity distribution networks for possible improvement of energy reliability and continuity of energy supply to consumers. Recently energy distribution companies have been observed to have been challenged with power disruptions...
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| author | Lukas M.N. Gabriel John A. Adebisi Leokadia N.P. Ndjuluwa Dickson K. Chembe |
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| description | This study investigates the deployment of smart grid technologies in electricity distribution networks for possible improvement of energy reliability and continuity of energy supply to consumers. Recently energy distribution companies have been observed to have been challenged with power disruptions, which mostly experienced during the rainy season. These disruptions are as results of growing demand, aging infrastructures, lack of advanced technologies and dependability on major utility companies for power supply hence this study. This investigative research used both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify potential opportunities and challenges associated with smart grid technologies deployment into distribution networks using Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) and Namibia Power Corporation (NAMPOWER) as a case study for the possibility of smart technologies deployment to enhance energy distribution network. Questionnaires and interviews were administered for engineers and stakeholder with over 80 % respondents in agreement that the deployment of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Demand Side Response (DSR) can improve network reliability while 100 % respondents aligned that Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration technology (FLISR) can help them improve the performance of their network. CENORED network was modeled using ETAP software for performance evaluation. Result from this study shows that DERs, FLISR and DSR possess a potential to improve distribution network reliability and possible implementation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-af6255786a124da190833f24c263193b2025-02-10T04:35:33ZengElsevierFranklin Open2773-18632025-03-0110100227Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networksLukas M.N. Gabriel0John A. Adebisi1Leokadia N.P. Ndjuluwa2Dickson K. Chembe3Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Namibia, NamibiaDivision of Engineering & Technology, The University of West Alabama, United States; Corresponding author.Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Namibia, NamibiaDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Namibia, NamibiaThis study investigates the deployment of smart grid technologies in electricity distribution networks for possible improvement of energy reliability and continuity of energy supply to consumers. Recently energy distribution companies have been observed to have been challenged with power disruptions, which mostly experienced during the rainy season. These disruptions are as results of growing demand, aging infrastructures, lack of advanced technologies and dependability on major utility companies for power supply hence this study. This investigative research used both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to identify potential opportunities and challenges associated with smart grid technologies deployment into distribution networks using Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) and Namibia Power Corporation (NAMPOWER) as a case study for the possibility of smart technologies deployment to enhance energy distribution network. Questionnaires and interviews were administered for engineers and stakeholder with over 80 % respondents in agreement that the deployment of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Demand Side Response (DSR) can improve network reliability while 100 % respondents aligned that Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration technology (FLISR) can help them improve the performance of their network. CENORED network was modeled using ETAP software for performance evaluation. Result from this study shows that DERs, FLISR and DSR possess a potential to improve distribution network reliability and possible implementation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773186325000179ElectricityEnergy distributionComputer technologiesEnergy reliabilitySmart grid |
| spellingShingle | Lukas M.N. Gabriel John A. Adebisi Leokadia N.P. Ndjuluwa Dickson K. Chembe Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks Franklin Open Electricity Energy distribution Computer technologies Energy reliability Smart grid |
| title | Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| title_full | Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| title_fullStr | Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| title_short | Investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| title_sort | investigation of smart grid technologies deployment for energy reliability enhancement in electricity distribution networks |
| topic | Electricity Energy distribution Computer technologies Energy reliability Smart grid |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773186325000179 |
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