Md Ashfaqul Alam, Md Atiqur Rahman, Md Ebrahim Hossain and Md Najmul
Assignment #2: Applications of Artificial
Intelligence for Smart Power Systems
School of Technology and Innovations
Master of Science in Technology
Master’s Programme in Smart Energy
Vaasa 2024
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UNIVERSITY OF VAASA
School of Technology and Innovations
Author:
Md Ashfaqul Alam, Md Atiqur Rahman, Md Ebrahim Hossain and Md Najmul Islam
Student Number x1331157, x7029959, x1309361 and E2301452
Degree: Master of Science in Technology
Programme: Master’s Programme in Smart Energy and Cloud-Based
Software Engineering (Md Najmul Islam)
Subject: Artificial Intelligence for Smart Power Systems
Code: SATE3240-3002
Year: 2024
ABSTRACT:
Not Applicable
KEYWORDS: Not Applicable
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Contents
1 Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Smart Power Systems 4
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1 Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Smart Power
Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) application for smart power system revolutionizes energy
management, optimizing efficiency and enhancing reliability. Artificial intelligence
plays a pivotal role from predictive maintenance in grid infrastructure to real time
demand forecasting and demand management. It has ability to analyze huge data set
which enables quick and accurate decision making, fostering for more resilient and
sustainable power system.
AI Applications: Artificial Intelligence applications are transforming smart power
system. Predictive maintenance utilizes AI to analyze sensor data, foreseeing
equipment failure and schedule maintenance proactively which not only reducing
downtime but also cost. AI's ability in demand forecasting leverages historical data and
weather pattern, enabling utilities to optimize energy generation and distribution.
Further, AI optimizes the operation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to improve
renewable energy integration and reduce grid impact. In microgrid control, AI manages
grid operation, ensuring stability during islanding, optimizing energy use and
facilitating seamless grid connection. These applications collectively contribute to a
more efficient power system.
AI is essential in power grid cybersecurity. It constantly monitors operation, instantly
detecting and responding to fault or cyberattack, minimizing damage and ensuring
quick recovery. AI's adaptive nature learns from past incident, staying ahead of
changing threat by developing protection, enhancing overall resilience against cyber
risk in power system.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become known as a critical tool for enhancing grid
operation using data-driven decision-making. By analyzing extensive data from diverse
source, including sensors, weather forecasts and market data, AI informs optimal
decision-making, ensuring efficient grid operation. It has the ability to identify pattern
and trend which is not easily discernible to humans result in more cost-effective
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resource allocation. Additionally, AI can play a crucial role by analyzing grid fault and
automatically rerouting power flow in the self-healing grid. This minimizes outage
duration and impact, while also rapidly identifying and isolating fault, thereby
elevating grid resilience and reliability. The integration of AI introduces efficiency and
adaptability, helping in a new era of advanced grid management.
AI is transforming the entire energy model from optimizing renewable energy
integration with AI-powered distributed energy resources (DERs) to personalizing
energy saving suggestion and enabling smart pricing. It can predict and manage the
fluctuating output of solar and wind power, facilitate local energy trading between
neighbor and even suggest customized ways for individuals to reduce their
consumption. This intelligent collaboration between AI and DERs to build smarter,
more resilient and sustainable power systems for the future.
Challenges and Future Directions: Despite the considerable potential that AI presents
for smart power system, there are several challenges. First and foremost, it is the
critical need to address data security and privacy concern, ensuring ethical and
responsible AI implementation through secure data collection, storage and operation.
Another challenge lies in making AI model transparent and explainable to build trust
and acceptance among stakeholder. Additionally, adapting existing regulatory
frameworks is imperative to accommodate the dynamic nature of AI-powered smart
grid and ensure compliance with evolving technology. AI is the key to a smarter and
greener power grid but requires tackling data privacy and ethical concern.
As we move to the future, AI research and development in the electricity industry is
expected to focus on crucial area. The integration of AI with emerging technology such
as blockchain, big data analytic and the Internet of Things (IoT) is anticipated to unlock
additional efficiency in power system. Developing explainable AI models becomes vital,
since transparency is crucial for getting trust and wide acceptance of AI in grid
operation. Simultaneously, a focus on improving security solution is critical to
addressing the increasing complexity of cyber attack and guaranteeing continual
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security in the power industry. These strategic initiatives show a continuous assurance
to use AI's potential to build a more resilient, efficient and secure energy industry.
