ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

CHIKKAMAGALURU-577102
DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

TECHNICAL SEMINAR SYNOPSIS

ON

TRANSITION FROM CONVENTIONAL TO MODERN GRIDS.

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF:- COORDINATOR:-

MR.VASANTHA KUMARA TM MR. T.R. NARASIMHE GOWDA
M.TECH.LMISTE M.TECH.LMISTE.PGDCA

SUBMITTED BY:-
SHUBHAM KUMAR MISHRA
(4AI15EE042)
 Abstract:

Power can be generated from conventional as well as non-conventional sources. Power

can be accepted from any type of source. With the increasing share of generating
resources adding up in distribution side, the traditional frontier that is separating all the
three parts (generation, transmission and distribution) of power system are vanishing
rapidly. As the grid is transforming to microgrid and smart grid, the consumers are now
termed as “prosumers”. The grid that is initially designed for one-way power flow is now
experiencing two-way flow of power. As the energy storage cost is declining, it gives rise
to new debate for the power system intellectualist whether to invest in conventional grid
model (generation + transmission + distribution) or to invest in storage model (distributed
generation + distribution + storage) With evolution of Microgrid and Smartgrid concept,
power system is advancing to a new era of digitalized power system. With the
digitalization of power system there comes various pros and cons in terms of technical as
well as economic feasibility. Thus, requires new researches in this modern field.
 Introduction:
Energy can be generated from both conventional as well as non-conventional sources of
energy. As the conventional sources are dependent on the fossil fuel they will be lasted
for next few decades. Imagine the world without power and that too in the 21st century,
everything will be at halt whether industries, transportation, food manufacturing as well
as home appliances. Day by day power is becoming an important aspect of our life. The
everlasting energy demand, along with environmental concerns and emerging of private
players as well as competition has attracted interest in large deployment of non-
conventional sources(NCS). There is a more severe drawback of reliability, power quality,
transmission & distribution losses (Technical and Non-technical losses), efficiency as well
as they are pecuniary, not sound when we are considering them on a large scale such as
the Central grid. With increasing demand, it necessitates small grids which can effectuate
the need of not just locality but also to the vicinity and which are not only reliable but
lucrative as well. We require such small-scale grids which can fulfill the power
requirements of remote areas without the huge investment in transmission lines. The
Microgrid concept can be used to integrate the mix of NCS. The Microgrid system is a
small power supply system that consists of loads and distributed energy resources (DER),
such as renewable energy (RE) sources, co-generation, combined heat and power (CHP)
generation, fuel cell and energy storage systems. They have an edge of higher flexibility,
reliability, efficiency of operation, economic, cost effective, fuel efficient and bidirectional
power flow between utility grid and the Microgrid if operated under the grid connected
mode of operation. The Microgrids can be categorized as AC Microgrid and DC Microgrid.
Microgrids can reinforce grid elasticity and helpful in reducing grid disturbances. It also
functions as a grid resource for faster system response and recovery. The concept of
Microgrid has grown out of this desire for true interconnection of the distribution system.
It is predicted that this Microgrid concept will prove to be a perfect solution to rural
electrification projects. It is very well useful in commercial and industrial sector requiring
improved reliability and power quality as there is a shortage of electricity in India.
However, factors like reactive power compensation, power quality, and controllability are
the key factors which should be taken in mind. The DC Microgrid is the best solution to
these types of problem. However, this will not only make the source of power reliable but
on long-term analysis, it is cheaper. The microgrid concept is very helpful for small
communities who want to take control of their energy usage and reduce their carbon
emission by using an innovating way of generating and harnessing energy. In this way,
the community can lead towards a smarter way of harnessing power as well as contribute
towards the green environment.
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