Abstract
This paper develops a technical framework for the next-generation power
grid transformer (NGPGT) for grid renewables. This framework is
structured to overcome the environmen-tal challenges produced due to the
explosive use of non-renewable base energy generation sources. The use
of these sources cannot meet the required electricity for the world’s
growing community due to their availability, cost, and lack of
flexibility. However, modern energy systems focus on the use of
renewable energy sources where the grid transformer’s interaction acts
the essential role in their generation, transmission, and distribution.
The lack of central-ization, local monitoring, interoperability,
authenticity, and precise bi-directional flow may limit the application
of current framework power grid transformers in grid renewables. In this
paper, a new technical framework, called NGPGT, is developed by
introducing some ex-tended features for addressing the challenges shown
in the current-generation transformers. This is structured by enabling
some advanced technical features with the existing frame-work which
includes automatic condition monitoring, intelligent inverters, edge
computing, automatic controlling, and intelligent management. This paper
also illustrates the benefits and scopes of the NGPGT compared to the
existing transformer by assembling essential re-quirements and
obligatory components. Additionally, this paper highlights a few
difficulties of implementing NGPGT in terms of operational,
communication, energy management, and economic point of view which may
enable further research scopes for the researchers.