Ingenieur Vol 58 April-June 2014 Ingenieur Vol 58 April-June 2014 | Page 49

By Dr Ir. Syed Ahmad Fuad Syed Abdul Hamid, Dr Leong Yow Peng & Ir. Loo Kok Seng, Tenaga Nasional Berhad Smart Grid is an integration of various tools and technologies i.e. automation and ICT infrastructure to enable the grid to operate more intelligently, efficiently and reliably. It also offers two-way communication between the utility and consumers. Tenaga Nasional Bhd has taken steps toward implementing Smart Grid since 2010. T he urge for utilities to modernize their energy networks is fast becoming evident nowadays. The challenges of meeting growing demand for electricity and environmental concerns are placing increasing pressure on the infrastructure of most utilities. The prevailin