Evaluation Method for Coordinated Development of Renewable Energy and Smart Grids

Modern power systems are typically characterized with renewable energies and smart grids.Their developments should be kept at a compatible pace with each other.According to the different structures of the power industry,such as generation,transmission,distribution,consumption and dispatching,a comprehensive evaluation system for coordinated development of renewable energy and smart grid in “3 levels,4 sections,15 targets” is created.The index system of coordinated development is important to determine the priorities and key areas in smart grids and renewable energies.By the index system of coordinated development,this paper evaluates the status of renewable energy and grid development,and their degree of coordination in China.A quantitative evaluation method to determine the level of coordination between China's renewable energies and smart grids is developed.The total and component coordination levels in China are calculated by an analyric hierarchy process.In conclusion,the degree of coordination in transmission and dispatching is higher,but the extent of electricity consumption is lowest.Therefore,the consumption section should be the first to develop within China.