Intelligent energy systems Nepal

Is smart grid a solution to energy issues in Nepal?

Evaluating the current energy scenario in Nepal, this article presents the smart grid as a solution to existing and future energy issues and the associated challenges during its implementation, urging concerned authorities to launch initiatives to promote it.

Why does Nepal need a new power grid?

To meet such high demand, the existing power grid of Nepal needs sheer modernization to ensure better management of produced energy, reducing losses to acceptable limits, utilization of domestic resources curtailing import, and a flexible distribution system. Electricity demand at different scenarios with predicted ones (Data Source: (WECS 2017 ))

Does Nepal use IoT for smart metering?

It is found that Nepalese power systems also initiating the use of IoT for smart metering, home automation, electrical generation, transmission and distribution system automation, industrial automation, etc. Nepal is a developing country where the power supply is highly dependent on hydroelectric sources .

What are the rules & regulations for smart grids in Nepal?

In addition, there are no well-defined rules or guidelines in Nepal to govern smart grid efforts. The majority of present legal and regulatory frameworks were created to address existing networks and utilities. As a result, current legislative and regulatory frameworks will need to be amended to facilitate the deployment of smart grids.

What is the scope of IoT in Nepal?

In addition, this study is focused on the current status, technical requirements, applications and the scope of IoT in Nepalese market, such as; smart energy system, smart grids, advanced metering infrastructure, centralized and distributed power system through the discussion and the possibilities of implementation in the context of Nepal.

Can IoT be used in power system automation & control in Nepal?

In the context of Nepal, implementation of IoT in power system automation and control is still under research and some of the implementations of such projects can be seen as pilot projects of the utility companies and the local governments. The architecture of IoT is basically divided into 4 layers.