Feasibility Study for Implementing Smart Community in India: A case study of Panipat Project

Power Distribution system in India continues to be the weakest link prone to high losses, aging infrastructures and poor reliability indices. "Smart grid" generally makes reference to a class of technology that enables Distribution Company (DISCOM) to use computer-based remote control and automation. This paper provides a detailed case study of smart community pilot project where the DISCOM faced challenges like high AT&C losses, increasing peak demand, aging distribution infrastructures and difficulties in identifying fault location during technical outages. A detailed feasibility study was proposed in 4 selected feeders which included smart grid technologies like smart meters, Head end system, SCADA, load breaking switch, meter data management system, Decision making support software, outage management system etc.