Study of Smart Grid Technology and Its Development in Indian
Scenario

Abstract

India is truculent to meet the electric power demands of a fast expanding economy. Restructuring of the power
industry has only increased several challenges for the power system engineers. The proposed vision of
introducing viable Smart Grid (SG) at various levels in the Indian power systems has recommended that an
advanced automation mechanism needs to be adapted. Smart Grids are introduced to make the grid operation
smarter and intelligent. Smart grid operations, upon appropriate deployment can open up new avenues and
opportunities with significant financial implications. This work presents various Smart grid initiatives and
implications in the context of power market evolution in India. Various examples of existing structures of
automation in India are employed to underscore some of the views presented in this report. It also reviews the
progress made in Smart grid technology research and development since its inception. Attempts are made to
highlight the current and future issues involved for the development of Smart Grid technology for future
demands in Indian perspective.