The smart grid concept applied to an industrial electrical system

Abstract

Smart grids can be considered as a concept that integrates electrical, automatic control, information, and communication technologies. This concept constitutes a fundamental complement in the integration of renewable energy sources in electrical power systems. Although its application is fundamentally framed in transmission and distribution networks, it could also be implemented in industrial electrical systems. This article aims to analyze the advantages of implementing solutions based on smart grids in the industrial sector. Likewise, the results of its implementation in the large industry in the province of Cienfuegos, Cuba are presented. Specifically, reactive compensation, voltage, and demand management controls were integrated into a Supervision, Control, and Data Acquisition system forming a smart grid. It is shown that, in industries where infrastructure and equipment conditions exist, it is possible to successfully implement solutions with the functionalities and benefits inherent to smart grids.

Smart Grids in Industrial Paradigms: A Review of Progress, Benefits, and Maintenance Implications: Analyzing the Role of Smart Grids in Predictive Maintenance and the Integration of Renewable Energy Sources, Along With Their Overall Impact on the Industri

“…This integration is not just a technological upgrade but a strategic move towards more efficient, sustainable, and economically viable industrial operations. Fraga Hurtado et al (2021) explore the application of the smart grid concept in industrial electrical systems, emphasizing its fundamental role in integrating renewable energy sources into electrical power systems. Their study, focusing on the large industry in the province of Cienfuegos, Cuba, demonstrates how reactive compensation, voltage, and demand management controls can be integrated into a Supervision, Control, and Data Acquisition system to form a smart grid.…”