scholarly journals Communication Network Standards for Smart Grid Infrastructures

Network ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-145
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Demertzis ◽  
Konstantinos Tsiknas ◽  
Dimitrios Taketzis ◽  
Dimitrios N. Skoutas ◽  
Charalabos Skianis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Security Policies ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Energy Networks ◽  
Integration Strategy ◽  
Design Detail

Upgrading the existing energy infrastructure to a smart grid necessarily goes through the provision of integrated technological solutions that ensure the interoperability of business processes and reduce the risk of devaluation of systems already in use. Considering the heterogeneity of the current infrastructures, and in order to keep pace with the dynamics of their operating environment, we should aim to the reduction of their architectural complexity and the addition of new and more efficient technologies and procedures. Furthermore, the integrated management of the overall ecosystem requires a collaborative integration strategy which should ensure the end-to-end interconnection under specific quality standards together with the establishment of strict security policies. In this respect, every design detail can be critical to the success or failure of a costly and ambitious project, such as that of smart energy networks. This work presents and classifies the communication network standards that have been established for smart grids and should be taken into account in the process of planning and implementing new infrastructures.

scholarly journals Communication Networks Standards for Smart Grid Infrastructures

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Konstantinos Demertzis ◽  
Konstantinos Tsiknas ◽  
Dimitrios Takezis ◽  
Dimitrios N. Skoutas ◽  
Charalabos Skianis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Security Policies ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Energy Networks ◽  
Design Detail ◽  
Grid Infrastructures ◽  
Definition Of

The upgrade of energy infrastructure to those of smart grids, necessarily goes through the provision of integrated technological solutions that ensure the interoperability of their business capabilities and reduce the risk of devaluation of the systems used. The heterogeneity of the infrastructures and the dynamics of their operating environment, requires the continuous reduction of the complexity, the faster execution of the processes and the easy addition of innovative counterparts. Also, the integrated management of the overall ecosystem demands the provision of end-to-end interconnection, quality assurance, the definition of strict security policies, collaborative integration and correlation of events. In this respect, every design detail can be critical to the success or failure of a costly and ambitious project, such as that of smart energy networks. This work presents communication operating standards specific to the smart electricity networks applications, which should be taken into account in the process of planning and implementation of new infrastructures.

scholarly journals Study of IPv6 Protocol in the Data Model of the Smart Grid Distribution Domain

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guillermo Adolfo David Muñoz ◽  
Fabio Germán Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Data Model ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Great Expectation ◽  
Ipv6 Protocol ◽  
Smart Grid Communication

Introduction: This article is the product of the research “Study of the IPv6 Protocol in the data model of the Smart Grid distribution domain” developed at the Universidad del Valle and carried out during 2019. Problem: There is an immediate need to establish standards and protocols for the Smart Grid for both the electrical components and the component technologies of information and communication. Objective: The objective of the research is to characterize the use of IPv6 in the context of the communications domain distribution of the Smart Grid. Methodology: The work defines a virtualization environment in which the performance of IPv6 in the domain distribution of the Smart Grid will be evaluated; this evaluation includes measurement and analysis of delays as well as traffic volumes, bandwidth, cyber-security conditions, and time allocation of network addresses. Results: The IPv6 protocol is considered as a viable alternative in the Smart Grid communication model in order to comply with the communication requirements. Conclusion: The implementation of Quality of Service QoS in IPv6 defined in RFC2474 is essential in the Smart Grid communication network in order to meet the communication requirements of the defined applications. Originality: There is great expectation that networks based on the Internet Protocol will serve as a key element for communications within the Smart Grid. Limitations: The wide scope and dimensions involving Smart Grids, it is almost impossible to implement the communication network of a Smart Grid completely in a single simulation tool or emulation.

scholarly journals A Cosimulation Architecture for Power System, Communication, and Market in the Smart Grid

Complexity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Mirz ◽  
Lukas Razik ◽  
Jan Dinkelbach ◽  
Halil Alper Tokel ◽  
Gholamreza Alirezaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Power System ◽  
Software Architecture ◽  
Data Model ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Use Cases ◽  
Peak Shaving ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Comprehensive Data

Smart grids evolve rapidly towards a system that includes components from different domains, which makes interdisciplinary modelling and analysis indispensable. In this paper, we present a cosimulation architecture for smart grids together with a comprehensive data model for the holistic representation of the power system, the communication network, and the energy market. Cosimulation is preferred over a monolithic approach since it allows leveraging the capabilities of existing, well-established domain-specific software. The challenges that arise in a multidomain smart grid cosimulation are identified for typical use cases through a discussion of the recent literature. Based on the identified requirements and use cases, a joint representation of the smart grid ecosystem is facilitated by a comprehensive data model. The proposed data model is then integrated in a software architecture, where the domain-specific simulators for the power grid, the communication network, and the market mechanisms are combined in a cosimulation framework. The details of the software architecture and its implementation are presented. Finally, the implemented framework is used for the cosimulation of a virtual power plant, where battery storages are controlled by a novel peak-shaving algorithm, and the battery storages and the market entity are interfaced through a communication network.

scholarly journals CONNECTIONS SMART GRIDS CONCEPT WITH UPDATES OF UKRAINIAN HEAT POWER

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
I. Vakulenko ◽  
S. Kolosok
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Heat Supply ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Heat Supply System ◽  
Heat Power ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Energy Networks ◽  
Centralized System ◽  
The Eu

The article deals with the question of potential possibilities of using the smart grid concept in the heat power industry of Ukraine. The main obstacles that limit the development of smart grid in the heat and power complex of Ukraine are identified. Possible ways of development of the centralized system of heat supply of settlements on the basis of analogy with models of the district heat supply of the EU Member States are characterized. The factors identified as activation of which will facilitate the joint development of smart energy networks and the heat supply system in Ukraine. Key words: heat power, smart grids, models of district heating

Sistemas de Comunicaciones y Redes de Datos en Smart Grids, una Revisión al Estado del Arte

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Herrera ◽  
L. Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
La Red

Las smart grids han sido concebidas como la combinación de la red eléctrica tradicional (generación, transmisión, distribución, y comercialización, incluyendo las energías alternativas) con las redes de comunicaciones electrónicas. Este concepto revoluciona la administración, supervisión, y mantenimiento de la red eléctrica, volviéndola inteligente ante sobrecargas, caídas, apagones, caídas de tensión disminuyendo los tiempos de respuesta ante estos problemas. En este trabajo se analizan las tecnologías de redes de datos y comunicaciones electrónicas implicadas en este nuevo concepto de gestión eficiente de la electricidad. En la primera sección se abordan conceptos introductorios para entender las diferencias entre las redes eléctricas tradicionales y las smart grids, luego se realiza un análisis de las arquitecturas y requerimientos de diseño de una smart grid, para en la siguiente sección elaborar una revisión de las tecnologías de comunicaciones actualmente usadas en smart grids, para finalmente analizar los retos de diseño, líneas de investigación y estandarización actuales en las tecnologías de smart grids. En la última sección se anexan las conclusiones de la realización de este trabajo.

Economic and environmental aspects of Smart Grid technologies implementation in Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-37
Author(s):  
Oleksandra V. Kubatko ◽  
Diana O. Yaryomenko ◽  
Mykola O. Kharchenko ◽  
Ismail Y. A. Almashaqbeh
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Auxiliary Equipment

Interruptions in electricity supply may have a series of failures that can affect banking, telecommunications, traffic, and safety sectors. Due to the two-way interactive abilities, Smart Grid allows consumers to automatically redirect on failure, or shut down of the equipment. Smart Grid technologies are the costly ones; however, due to the mitigation of possible problems, they are economically sound. Smart grids can't operate without smart meters, which may easily transmit real-time power consumption data to energy data centers, helping the consumer to make effective decisions about how much energy to use and at what time of day. Smart Grid meters do allow the consumer to track and reduce energy consumption bills during peak hours and increase the corresponding consumption during minimum hours. At a higher level of management (e.g., on the level of separate region or country), the Smart Grid distribution system operators have the opportunity to increase the reliability of power supply primarily by detecting or preventing emergencies. Ukraine's energy system is currently outdated and cannot withstand current loads. High levels of wear of the main and auxiliary equipment of the power system and uneven load distribution in the network often lead to emergencies and power outages. The Smart Grid achievements and energy sustainability are also related to the energy trilemma, which consists of key core dimensions– Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Sustainability. To be competitive in the world energy market, the country has to organize efficiently the cooperation of public/private actors, governments, economic and social agents, environmental issues, and individual consumer behaviors. Ukraine gained 61 positions out of 128 countries in a list in 2019 on the energy trilemma index. In general, Ukraine has a higher than average energy security position and lower than average energy equity, and environmental sustainability positions. Given the fact that the number of renewable energy sources is measured in hundreds and thousands, network management is complicated and requires a Smart Grid rapid response. Keywords: economic development, Smart Grid, electricity supply, economic and environmental efficiency.

MULTY UTILITY SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE (MUSI) BERBASIS OPLC UNTUK IMPLEMENTASI SMART GRID COMMUNICATION NETWORK

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ceceng Muhaemin
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grid Communication

Lahirnya konsep Smart Grid tidak lepas dari issue global terkait dampak lingkungan hidup akibat penggunaan energy berbahan fosil secara massif yang semakin hari cadangan energy yang tersimpan akan habis dalam beberapa tahun kedepan dan diperlukan sumber energy baru yang terbarukan (non fosil).  Implementasi Smart Grid sudah banyak di terapkan dibeberapa negara, termasuk di Indonesia, konsep Smart Grid dan prototipe sudah diimplementasikan dibeberapa kota walau populasinya belum banyak. Pilar utama selain listrik, dalam konsep Smart Grid ini adalah komunikasi dan IT, dimana diperlukan komunikasi dua arah antar mesin dan saling terintegrasi antar grid. Pada kanvas ini diusulkan konsep MUSI (Multy Utility Service Infrastructure) sebagai media komunikasi dalam implementasi Smart Grid dengan menggunakan jenis kabel OPLC (Optical Low Composite Cable), dimana dua infrastruktur yang berbeda menjadi satu konsep. Pada pembahasan ini metode yang digunakan adalah studi literature, pengamatan dan data, ondesk survey, analisa keekonomian (techno economy) dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil dari analisa finansial yang dilakukan bahwa dengan menggunakan model MUSI yang diajukan, NPV dengan MARR 20% didapatkan nilai positif, dan IRR sekitar 34%, sementara jika dilakukan dengan metode konvensional, NPV dengan MARR 20% didapatkan nilai negatif, dan IRR dibawah 0% (negatif).

Global Trends in the Political Economy of Smart Grids

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cherrelle Eid ◽  
Rudi Hakvoort ◽  
Martin de Jong
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
The United States ◽  
Industry Structure ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Regulatory Models ◽  
Global Transition

The global transition towards sustainable, secure, and affordable electricity supply is driving changes in the consumption, production, and transportation of electricity. This chapter provides an overview of three main causes of political–economic tensions with smart grids in the United States, Europe, and China, namely industry structure, regulatory models, and the impact of energy policy. In all cases, the developments are motivated by the possible improvements in reliability and affordability yielded by smart grids, while sustainability of the electricity sector is not a central motivation. A holistic smart grid vision would open up possibilities for better integration of distributed energy resources. The authors recommend that smart grid investments should remain outside of the regulatory framework for utilities and distribution service operators in order to allow for such developments.

Distributed Energy Trading in Smart Grid Over Directed Communication Network

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Md Habib Ullah ◽  
Jae-Do Park
Keyword(s):  
Communication Network ◽  
Smart Grid ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Energy Trading

scholarly journals The smart grid as a security device: Electricity infrastructure and urban governance in Kingston and Rio de Janeiro

Urban Studies ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 004209802098571
Author(s):  
Francesca Pilo’
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Smart Grids ◽  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Urban Governance ◽  
Spatial Inequality ◽  
Technical Failure ◽  
Spatial Inequalities ◽  
Urban Security ◽  
Security Device

This article aims to contribute to recent debates on the politics of smart grids by exploring their installation in low-income areas in Kingston (Jamaica) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). To date, much of this debate has focused on forms of smart city experiments, mostly in the Global North, while less attention has been given to the implementation of smart grids in cities characterised by high levels of urban insecurity and socio-spatial inequality. This article illustrates how, in both contexts, the installation of smart metering is used as a security device that embeds the promise of protecting infrastructure and revenue and navigating complex relations framed along lines of socio-economic inequalities and urban sovereignty – here linked to configurations of state and non-state (criminal) territorial control and power. By unpacking the political workings of the smart grid within changing urban security contexts, including not only the rationalities that support its use but also the forms of resistance, contestation and socio-technical failure that emerge, the article argues for the importance of examining the conjunction between urban and infrastructural governance, including the reshaping of local power relations and spatial inequalities, through globally circulating devices.

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