Smart power sector must for smart Bangladesh

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Sunday said power management must be made smart to build smart Bangladesh.

“Human resource development and technology-friendly population will work behind the scene to build smart Bangladesh,” he said while addressing as chief guest a workshop titled “DPDC’s Smart Grid Pilot Project” at Bidyut Bhaban in Dhaka. The state minister said that common people will take time to make themselves as technology befitting, but they should be encouraged with modern technology.

“Vast areas of the Rural Electrification Board would be brought under modernisation quickly. It is necessary to coordinate all the activities of various departments, and take technology-friendly integrated plan,” he added.

Nasrul Hamid emphasised making a “Smart Grid” Policy soon.

Under the pilot project, construction and expansion of substations, installation of capacitor bank and introduction of power system smart grid will be transformed, the state minister said.

“Integrated Smart Grid will include Integrated Communication Systems, Advanced Sensing with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Measurement of Infrastructure, Comprehensive Decision Support and Easy to use System Interfaces,” he said. Nasrul Hamid said initially, such facilities will be available at Satmasjid Road, Lalmatia, Asadgate and Jigatola. In phases it will be expanded in other parts of the capital.

Managing Director of NKSOFT Corporation, USA, Shakhawat John Chaudhary presented a digital presentation on how the Smart Grid will work.