Object oriented graphical user interface development methodologies for distribution smart grid applications

Smart grid introduces numerous tools and services that did not exist in traditional distribution grids. Software for these new services will have to be developed. This paper shows how it is possible to introduce certain software development methodologies in smart grid application development, especially for the development of user friendly interface. Such development methodologies offer increasing benefits at all stages of software development life cycle (SDLC), especially at implementation and maintenance phases. Paper demonstrates how methodologies like model driven software development (MDSD) help developers to deliver reliable software quickly, while making sure future maintenance can be done in a cost efficient way.