Communication Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters (water and electrical), communications networks and data management systems that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers making use of various type of communication technologies such as GPRS/3G, WiFi, RF-868mhz, Eithernet and PLC.
READ MOREOur sixth project meeting took place in the beautiful city of Pretoria from September 9-13, 2019. All partners presented updates on their project progress and discussed the current state of courses and teaching. On
READ MORE4 · Définition. Un smart grid, ou réseau d''énergie intelligent en français, désigne un réseau d''énergie qui intègre des technologies de l''information et de la communication. En collectant des informations sur l''état du réseau, les smart grids contribuent à une adéquation entre production, distribution et consommation et
READ MOREDepartment of EECE, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa demand response, smart grid development with integration of wind and solar photovoltaic energy sources, battery storage and electric vehicles, artificial intelligence applications in power systems, and power system analysis and optimization. He received Distinguished
READ MOREThus, this study assesses different significant optimum possibilities of grid-connected EVs. A review of the critical impacts of grid-tied EVs is presented.
READ MOREThe shift towards implementing a smart grid strategy in South Africa is intended to fast track the development of establishing an adequate electricity supply system or network for two basic reasons, namely the improvement
READ MOREFrom conveyor belts to insulation, CNES at UP is improving energy efficiency. The School of Engineering at the University of Pretoria is home to many important groups dedicated to improving the national electric grid. One such group is the Centre for New Energy Systems (CNES).Headed by Professor Xiaohua Xia, this Centre aims to improve efficiency in the
READ MOREIn previous postings, he was Professor and Group head (Power) at the University of Pretoria and worked with the University of Queensland, Australia; USP, Fiji; BITS Pilani, India. Power Systems, and Smart Grid. Jitendra Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
READ MORERailway Corporate Strategy CC, Pretoria, South Africa . Summary: The paper examined arguments for minimising energy consumption and emissions, versus continued use of fossil fuels, for heavy haul traction. The former suggested that electric traction within an open system including a smart grid supported by bulk electricity storage is an
READ MOREImplementing a smart grid system in South Africa offers a range of benefits for power generators, electric utilities, customers and society, says UP specialist
READ MOREProf Naidoo leads smart grids research at UP and works closely with other members of the Power Group, which focuses on integrating renewable energy generation such as wind or
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READ MOREContainer homes are reshaping South Africa''s housing landscape, offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional dwellings. With a focus on repurposing shipping containers, these homes minimize construction waste and provide off-grid options for energy and water supply. Discover the future of sustainable living in South
READ MORENsilulu MBUNGU | Cited by 810 | of University of Pretoria, Pretoria (UP) | Read 47 publications | Contact Nsilulu MBUNGU. Home; The smart grid through demand response (DR) schemes under energy
READ MOREProfessor Raj Naidoo completed his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town in 2008 and has been doing research at the University of Pretoria (UP) since 2002. Prof Naidoo leads smart grids research at UP and works closely with other members of the Power Group, which focuses on integrating renewable energy generation such as
READ MOREThe South African smart grid vision statement is summarised by SASGI as "An economically evolved, technology enabled electricity system that is intelligent,
READ MOREThrough the smart grid technology, the optimization approaches of this coordination have brought several improvements into the electrical system. Thus, an overview of an intelligent energy management system for microgrid applications is intensively detailed to structure the implementation strategies which aim to coordinate the energy flow of an
READ MOREProf Naidoo leads smart grids research at UP and works closely with other members of the Power Group, which focuses on integrating renewable energy generation such as wind or
READ MOREDr Sujil has published more than 45 research papers in Journals and Conferences of International and National of repute and has supervised 6 M.Tech. thesis. His research interests include power systems, smart grid applications, multi-agent systems, Artificial Intelligence and machine learning applications to a power system.
READ MOREAbstract. This paper introduces Smart Grid and associated technical, environmental and socio-economic, and other non-tangible benefits to society, and articulates the need for the concept and the fact that it is a dynamic interactive, real-time infrastructure that responds to the challenges of designing and building the power system
READ MOREThis study describes a novel method for computing CBL for residential consumers in the context of a smart grid. The findings show how weather affects CBL estimations and consumer desire to upgrade home insulation. He has over 25 years of teaching and research experience and previously worked at University of Pretoria,
READ MOREThe smart grid is an enhancement of the 20th century electrical grid, using two-way communications and distributed so-called intelligent devices. [1] Two-way flows of electricity and information could improve the delivery network. Research is mainly focused on three systems of a smart grid – the infrastructure system, the management system
READ MORESANEDI applied energy research, development and innovation GM Professor Prathaban Moodley says the objective of the strategy, and a smart grid
READ MOREThe concept of the smart grid brings new challenges to distribution system voltage control. Professor and Group head (Power) in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at University of Pretoria, South Africa. In previous postings he was with the University of Queensland, Australia, Birla Institute of
READ MOREImplementing a smart grid system in South Africa offers a range of benefits for power generators, electric utilities, customers and society, says UP specialist energy industry consultant Dr Willem de Beer.
READ MORESmart Grid IrelandEnergy for The FutureImmediate Drivers. 80% of electricity consumption from renewable sources. 56% reduction in energy related emissions (power, heat and transport) against 1990 baseline. Doubling the size of the low carbon and renewable energy economy and the longer-term target of a zero carbon energy system by 2050.
READ MOREDeveloped by SANEDI in collaboration with industry stakeholders such as the University of Pretoria (UP), the strategy aims to guide the transformation of the
READ MORECommunication. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters (water and electrical), communications networks and data management systems that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers making use of various type of communication technologies such as GPRS/3G, WiFi, RF-868mhz, Eithernet and PLC.
READ MOREHe has supervised 25 Ph.D. and 4 Post Docs. He is an Editor/AE of IET-RPG, Tech. Eco. Smart Grids, and Sust. Energy, and Electric Power Comp. and Systems. He is a Fellow, and CP Engg IET-UK, and Fellow Institution of Engineers (India). His research interests include renewable energy, power systems, and smart grid.
READ MOREThe future of energy is systemic, open and collaborative — and runs on a smart grid. Dec 5, 2022. Smart grids can incorporate and efficiently disperse renewable sources of energy, deploying them when and where they are needed most. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto. Christoph Schell.
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