About Smart Grid Laboratory

The smart grid lab at GJU is established in 2018 and includes a research team that focuses on smart grid topics to conduct several research areas. The research group works in three areas: energy management and renewable energy systems, storage systems and electric vehicles, smart sensors, and precision devices.

Smart grid is a facility designed to explore, test, and demonstrate new technologies and strategies that can improve the efficiency and sustainability of power grids. The laboratory brings together experts from different fields, including electrical engineering, energy engineering, computer science, environmental science, to develop innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the reliability of power systems.

The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and software tools that can simulate and analyze power grid performance under different scenarios and conditions. These tools allow researchers to test and validate the performance of new technologies and algorithms for optimizing energy consumption, reducing losses, and integrating renewable energy sources.

The laboratory also serves as a platform for collaboration between academia, industry, and government agencies to share knowledge, resources, and expertise. Through partnerships with utilities, manufacturers, and other stakeholders, the lab can facilitate the deployment and commercialization of new technologies and solutions.

Some of the key research areas that a smart grid and sustainability solution laboratory may focus on include:

1. Grid modernization: developing new technologies and strategies for upgrading existing power grids to handle increasing demand, improve reliability, and reduce carbon emissions.
2. Renewable energy integration: exploring new ways to integrate renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into the power grid while ensuring grid stability and reliability.
3. Energy storage: developing and testing new energy storage technologies, that can store excess energy from renewable sources and provide backup power during outages.
4. Green Hydrogen: " Green Hydrogen and Power-to-X" research and workforce training for the future industry.
5. Demand response: developing new demand response strategies that can reduce peak demand, improve system efficiency, and lower energy costs for consumers.

Last but not least, the research team concentrates on smart grid and sustainability solution as a cutting-edge facility that plays a critical role in advancing the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. Through research, development, and collaboration, the lab can help accelerate the deployment of new technologies and solutions that can transform the way we generate, distribute, and consume energy.