Decision Making on Smart Grids Projects Moving using AHP Method: The case of Algerian Network

This paper critically examines the effects of the integration of smart systems in preventing cascading degradation of electrical networks, their economic aspects in the insertion of the production of renewable energy to transmission and distribution networks. It investigates their effects on the monitoring of changes in operating conditions considering the continuity of service and power quality. We also developed a process for aiding the managers of networks in developing countries to choose the best scenario from a large sample highlighted by experiences of USA and by some emerging and some European countries. An application is made for the Algerian case, a country which moves to renewable energy and Smart Grids development. It is adapting AHP method, considering some pertinent criteria such as energy efficiency, renewable energy development and protection of the environment.