Which technology is required for a smart transmission grid in Pakistan?

Smart networks like IEEE 802.11 based wireless LAN, IEEE 802.15 based ZigBee, IEEE 802.16 based WiMAX, DASH 7, Power Line Communication (PLC), and 3G/4G GSM are required for the reliable and uninterruptible power transmission in smart transmission grid [ 72 ]. In Pakistan, outdated controlling methods are equipped in the system.

Does Pakistan need a smart grid?

Initially, a postmortem review of Pakistan's power sector was performed for finding the power demand of the power distribution sector. The key issues and challenges are identified for the deployment of smart grid in Pakistan's electric network and suggested possible approaches in this regard.

Why is modernization important in Pakistan's electric grid?

Modernization in the electrical grid will bring new economic opportunities and capabilities for the electric utilities in Pakistan and also it provides customers with improved power flow control, easy access to cyber security protection, and data.

Why is the proposed smart grid model important for Pakistan?

The proposed smart grid model is helpful for the Government of Pakistan in making policies related to the sustainable environment and low-cost energy solutions. Fig. 8 presents the synopsis of proposed smart grid model.

How smart grid is affecting Pakistan's Economic Growth?

For the deployment of Smart Grid, modern devices are required like Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and advance power electronics devices to detect the fault accurately and make the system efficient and more reliable [ 69 ]. The economic growth of Pakistan has been plunged dramatically.

Is Pakistan's electric network overloaded?

Presently, Pakistan's electric network is overloaded and over aged but the growth of WCT is much higher as compared with the other underdeveloped and developing countries around the globe. In the old power system, there is no effective communication is present for the fault diagnosis and monitoring.