Research

The electric distribution system around the world is undergoing several technological, economic, and financial transformations, including the adoption of smart grids and financially viable business models, integration of REs & EVs, peer-to-peer electricity trading, etc. My research topic, "Energy Management in Distributed Energy Systems", while acknowledging these changes, focuses on addressing the best-suited implementation, operational, and regulatory practices for these electricity distribution systems present in rural and urban areas. The initial study focuses on electricity access and management in rural areas, where the challenges pertaining to mini/microgrid (MGs) implementation are analyzed. The second study helps in appropriately sizing these MG, as some of these localities have never been electrified. The third study focuses on urban areas, where smart grids are being implemented, the study helps in determining the profitability of these MGs by conducting a detailed cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for advanced distribution management system (ADMS) installations. The fourth study (tentative) focuses on designing a demand response program for consumers and prosumers in an active distribution system.