Prototype Smart Grid Implementation and Field Trials for Load Monitoring and Sharing using two Transformers

In term SmartGrid the word “smart” refers to intelligence or self-thinking capability and “grid” to electric hardware infrastructure between power plants and consumers. World is now moving towards intelligent smart technologies, integration of these smart technologies into existing grid will enhance the efficiency, reliability and outage in terms of power generation, safety and investment with remarkable influence. Smart grid provides bi-directional power flow with Integration of distributed generation to national grid with interference of Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which allow self-healing capability against faults and power thefts. GSM based circuit breakers control and manage the overload switching remotely from either grid or from consumer end. Microcontrollers are programmed to handle the on-peak and off-peak hours more precisely with integration of solar hybrid distributed generation to national grid using smart meters. Intelligent Load Sharing of Transformers with Auto Protection & GSM Monitoring works to overcome the entire basic requirement regarding Distribution System Protection more efficiently and also prevents issues of stability, power factor and system reliability.