Integration of solar power in smart grid, perspective: Chittagong (Bangladesh)

Abstract

To meet the increasing electricity demand, it's high time to set up a smart network so that the loss can be minimized. This paper illustrates the importance of the smart grid, availability, and integration of solar energy to the smart grid from the perspective of Chittagong. Smart grid is an automated, electrical network based on digital technology, which is used to distribute power from the grid by two-way communication systems to producers and customers on the grid. The power generation of Bangladesh largely depends on Gas, Coal, and Diesel. As the reserves of mineral resources/fossil fuels are limited, the use of renewable energy is being considered as one of the main approaches for the sustainable development program. Besides, the traditional power grid in Bangladesh is very complex & the loss of transmission is nearly 3.40%, where the loss of distribution is around 14.5%. The implementation of a smart grid system will mitigate these losses. The inclusion of renewable energy into the smart grid will reduce fossil fuel reliance and eliminate the problem of load shedding.