Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol-04, Issue-03(Jul-Sep 2025)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376
The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy
Rajan, Rimli
Lecturer in Economics, Royal PU College, Bangalore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7841
Subject: Electrical Engineering / Renewable Energy / Technology
Page No: 117–128
Received: Feb 25, 2025
Accepted: April 20, 2025
Published: July 01, 2025
Thematic Classification: Smart Grid Technology, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Power Systems, Energy Distribution, Technological Innovation, Environmental Impact.
Abstract
To stipulate modernization in the sustainable energy sector there is a necessity to deregulate the power sector. microgrid allows to maintain the power quality by supplying it through renewable energy sources (RES) mainly involving the interventions through power electronics. The usefulness of devices of power electronics are that they stimulate the heterogeneous loads, stores energy in devices and integrate various forms of RES. The smart grid has made a transition from the conventional grid to a grid which is more modernized that functions responsively and cooperatively. To achieve an economically feasible, to secure and an efficient supply, the consumers, generators and the users may be judiciously integrated with respect to the grid. The benefits of SG are it fosters sustainability, reliability, improves efficiency in the systems involving power flows. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) the smart grids are classified into seven parts which comprises of applications and actors. Actors consist of data-exchange, stakeholders, programs, control systems, smart meters and other devices. This paper deals with the structures of smart grid; technologies associated with it. The various technologies which can be included here are the Demand Side Management (DSM), Wide Area Management System (WAMS), System of outage Management, System pertaining to geographical information. It also explains the advantages of transformation of the smart-grid, the components of smart grid and smart grid data management. The article concludes by stating that there is a great need for renewable sources of energy involving smart grids. There are two factors which limit the usage of grids, one is its variability and the other one is the limited usage of those resources. Hence, there is a need for addressing this widespread usage. Now, the systems in the electric power, has been linked to smart grid. Thus, there is a necessity for alternative renewable sources of energy. This would benefit the developers and the policy makers; also, for the practitioners as well.
Keywords: microgrids, smart grid data management, smart grids structures
Impact Statement
The smart grid has made a transition from the conventional grid to a grid which is more modernized that functions responsively and cooperatively. To achieve an economically feasible, to secure and an efficient supply, the consumers, generators and the users may be judiciously integrated with respect to the grid. The benefits of SG are it fosters sustainability, reliability, improves efficiency in the systems involving power flows. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) the smart grids are classified into seven parts which comprises of applications and actors. Actors consist of data-exchange, stakeholders, programs, control systems, smart meters and other devices. This paper deals with the structures of smart grid; technologies associated with it. there is a great need for renewable sources of energy involving smart grids. There are two factors which limit the usage of grids, one is its variability and the other one is the limited usage of those resources. Hence, there is a need for addressing this widespread usage. Now, the systems in the electric power, has been linked to smart grid. Thus, there is a necessity for alternative renewable sources of energy. This would benefit the developers and the policy makers; also, for the practitioners as well.
About Author
Rimli Rajan is an experienced educator with 12 years of teaching experience in the field of Economics and Statistics. Over the years, she has worked at several prestigious institutions including Vivekananda Degree College, Seshadripuram PU College, HJKP PU College, St. Claret PU College, Ramaiah College of Law, Ramaiah College of Management and Royal PU College. Currently she is working as an Economics and Statistics Lecturer in Presidency PU College, Bangalore. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics (MA) and has qualified NET, KSET and Bed. Her expertise extends to teaching a wide range of subjects, including Micro economics, Macroeconomics, Economic Development of India, Business Statistics, Managerial Economics and Quantitative Techniques. Rimli Rajan strongly believes in an interactive and engaging teaching methodology that incorporates lectures, entertainment and activities to make learning enjoyable. Her primary goal is to ensure that students develop a genuine interest in the subject rather than perceiving it as monotonous. She strives to create a dynamic learning environment where students actively participate, enjoy the learning process and grasp concepts with enthusiasm.
Cite this Article
APA 7th Style
Rajan, R. (2025). The smart grid and renewable energy. Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 4(03), 117–128. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7841
Chicago 17th Style
Rajan, Rimli. “The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 4, no. 3 (2025): 117–128. https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7841.
MLA 9th Style
Rajan, Rimli. “The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy.” Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 4, no. 3, 2025, pp. 117-128, https://doi.org/10.59231/SARI7841.
Statements and Declarations
Peer-Review Method: This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by two independent external experts in Environmental Economics and Energy Systems to ensure the validity of the economic analysis and technical feasibility discussed.
Competing Interests: The author (Rimli Rajan) declares that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the analysis presented in this study.
Funding: This research was conducted as an independent scholarly project. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.
Data Availability: The analysis is based on a review of current energy policies, grid infrastructure data, and renewable energy integration reports. All primary sources and literature cited are available through public academic archives and official energy department records.
Licence: The Smart Grid and Renewable Energy © 2025 by Rimli Rajan is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).
Ethics Approval: As this study is a theoretical and economic review of energy systems and does not involve direct experimentation on human participants or animal subjects, it was deemed exempt from formal ethical review by the Institutional Research Committee of Royal PU College.
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