IEEE Standards Association (IEEESA),
a globally recognized
standards setting body within
IEEE, has officially introduced its
globally reputed project, the "IEEE
P2030TM Draft Guide for Smart
Grid Interoperability of Energy
Technology and Information
Technology Operation with the
Electric Power System (EPS) and End-
Use Applications and Loads", in
India. Interoperability has been one
of the key concerns in building a
Smart Grid in India, like in many
other regions of the world and the
project aims to address this. IEEESA's
India Standards Interest Group
(SIG) announced in February 2011
will work closely with IEEE P2030
Working Group to introduce
interoperability standards in India
later this year, enabling faster
implementation of Smart Grid.
Leveraging the technical breadth
of IEEE-SA and its open standards
development process, IEEE P2030
will provide a knowledge base for
understanding and defining Smart
Grid interoperability of the electric
power system with end use
applications and loads. It will involve
the integration of energy technology
and information and
communications technologies,
slated to be among the most
important essentials to achieve
seamless operation for electric
generation, delivery, and end-use
benefits that will permit two-way
power flow with communication
and control.
The draft guide can be purchased
at http://www.techstreet.com/
ieee/standards/ieee/2030?product_i
d=1781311
Dick DeBlasio, Chair, IEEE-SA
P2030 Working Group commented,
"The approval of IEEE P2030
represents a significant milestone for
IEEE, the public, industry and
Governments across countries,
especially with the global focus on
bringing intelligence and
standardization to the way energy is
transmitted, distributed, managed
and kept secure. And it strongly
addresses the need to reduce energy
transmission's carbon footprint.
India is among the most promising
and growing Smart Grid markets in
the world and we firmly believe that
IEEE P2030 will define key elements
of a modern, intelligent grid and
accelerate progress in making Smart
Grid a success in India."
Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Chair -
India SIG, IEEE-SA further
explained, “IEEE P2030 will provide
urgently needed guidelines for Smart
Grid interoperability, building on the
many technologies used in the
electric power system and merging
these with communication,
monitoring, and analysis
technologies and capabilities.
Interconnection and intra-facing
frameworks and strategies with
design definitions are addressed in
this standard, providing guidance in
expanding the current knowledge
base. This expanded knowledge base
is a key element in grid architectural
designs and operations and leads to a
more reliable and flexible electric
power system. The IEEE P2030
project will support the goal of the
India Smart Grid Task Force to
coordinatethe development.”