SMART GRID :A TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION BETWEEN UTILITY AND ITS CUSTOMERS
Keywords:
Smart meters ,renewable sources, scada, wams, pmuAbstract
Usage of Smart grid ensures that energy from renewable power sources like wind farms, solar plants, can
be stored safely and distributed where and when needed . Smart meters, a common form of smart grid technology, are
digital meters that replace the old analog meters . It combines information technology with power transmission to
benefit the customers and facilitates real-time troubleshooting. Due to smart metering the occurances of brownouts,
blackouts, and surges decrease. More control over the power bill is attained .Smart grid takes us towards a clean
energy future.