Secure Real-Time Monitoring and Management of Smart Distribution Grid Using Shared Cellular Networks

Electricity production and distribution is facing two major changes. First, production is shifting from classical energy sources such as coal and nuclear power toward renewable resources such as solar and wind. Second, consumption in the low voltage grid is expected to grow significantly due to the...

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Published in:IEEE wireless communications 2017-04, Vol.24 (2), p.10-17
Main Authors: Nielsen, Jimmy J., Ganem, Herve, Jorguseski, Ljupco, Alic, Kemal, Smolnikar, Miha, Ziming Zhu, Pratas, Nuno K., Golinski, Michal, Haibin Zhang, Kuhar, Urban, Zhong Fan, Svigelj, Ales
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authorization
Cellular communication
Cellular networks
Electric power distribution
Energy flow
Low voltage
Management
Measuring instruments
Monitoring
Network security
Phasor measurement units
Power consumption
Power grids
Real-time systems
Reliability analysis
Renewable resources
Servers
Smart grid
Smart grids
Voltage measurement
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Summary:Electricity production and distribution is facing two major changes. First, production is shifting from classical energy sources such as coal and nuclear power toward renewable resources such as solar and wind. Second, consumption in the low voltage grid is expected to grow significantly due to the expected introduction of electrical vehicles. The first step toward more efficient operational capabilities is to introduce an observability of the distribution system and allow for leveraging the flexibility of end connection points with manageable consumption, generation, and storage capabilities. Thanks to advanced measurement devices, management framework, and secure communication infrastructure developed in the FP7 SUNSEED project, the distribution system operator (DSO) now has full observability of the energy flows in the medium/low voltage grid. Furthermore, the prosumers are able to participate pro-actively and coordinate with the DSO and other stakeholders in the grid. The monitoring and management functionalities have strong requirements for communication latency, reliability, and security. This article presents novel solutions and analyses of these aspects for the SUNSEED scenario, where smart grid ICT solutions are provided through shared cellular LTE networks.
ISSN:1536-1284
1558-0687
DOI:10.1109/MWC.2017.1600252