Smart Grid Simulation of Renewable Energy Integration and Demand Response Analysis

The development of the Smart Grid concept is the pathway for assuring high reliability, control and management requirements in future electric power distribution systems. The proposed vision of introducing viable Smart Grid at various levels in the Indian power systems has recommended that an advanced automation mechanism needs to be adapted. Smart grids have been proposed as a way to increase grid robustness and reduce consumption peaks and at the same time decrease electricity costs for the end users. The aim is to develop simulation models for smart grids focusing on smart houses. Smart industries which are used to test if it is possible to reduce consumption peaks and at the same time increase grid stability. This paper proposes and develops a flexible simulation framework to study the behaviors and impacts of smart grid enabled renewable energy source at demand side, introduce demand response and analyzes the impact of renewable energy on demand response and load balancing.