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writer: Wei-Jen Lee, Ph.D., PE 9p
Energy Systems Research Center, Department of Electrical Engineering, the University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington,
ABSTRACT – The electrical power system is one of the most sophisticated man-made infrastructures. While the power system is a technological marvel, it is also reaching the limit of its ability to meet the nation's electricity needs. In addition, our nation is moving into the digital information age that demands higher reliability from the nation's aging electrical delivery system. The current grid system of transmission lines was built on the assumption that all electricity would be generated at very large central plants. It will be difficult for the system to adjust to the demand patterns efficiently. Upgrading the grid to meet the electricity needs and environmental constraints for the 21st century will be a vital step towards ensuring our economic viability and national security in the coming years.
This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges for the development of Smart Grid. Identifying the challenges paves the way to addressing the various blocking components slowing down the integration process and encourages researchers and legislators to start looking for reliable solutions. The presentation offers some possible solutions to ensure successful integration procedures that will eventually create new structures of efficient, modular and environmentally responsive electricity infrastructure that will have an impact nationally as well as globally.
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