Digitising the electric grid has been identified as one of the major focus areas for MENA utilities but the biggest obstacle in rolling smart grids out on a large scale is a lack of knowledge in ICT.

So what technologies can be implemented to create a more reliable electric grid?

Real-time, two way communication systems

These systems allow the grid to intelligently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it – generators, consumers and those that do both – in order to efficiently deliver sustainable, economic and secure electricity supplies.

Smart technologies for substations

By locating information sources and control systems in substations then outages and network problems could be more easily detected and farther in advance.

Remote monitoring programmes

An appropriate monitoring system is indispensable as it gives you instant access to the network. This allows you to foresee any possible problems or faults and react in time to avoid any disruption.

Smart metering systems

Smart metering systems possess an array of benefits for all stakeholders in an electricity network and harness the potential to hugely influence power demand.

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Leveraging multiple smart grid technologies to improve grid reliability and performance by Dr Giuseppe Mauri, RSE, Italy to find out more about how these technologies can increase grid reliability.