Smart Grid Communications: Overview of Research Challenges, Solutions, and Standardization Activities

Optimization of energy consumption in future intelligent energy networks (or Smart Grids) will be based on grid-integrated near-real-time communications between various grid elements in generation, transmission, distribution and loads. This paper discusses some of the challenges and opportunities of...

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Published in:IEEE Communications surveys and tutorials 2013-01, Vol.15 (1), p.21-38
Main Authors: Zhong Fan, Kulkarni, P., Gormus, S., Efthymiou, C., Kalogridis, G., Sooriyabandara, M., Ziming Zhu, Lambotharan, S., Woon Hau Chin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automatic meter reading
demand response
Electricity
Energy consumption
interoperability
Logic gates
Metering
Network security
Networks
Optimization
Privacy
Protocols
renewable energy
Renewable energy resources
security
Smart grid
Smart grids
smart metering
Standardization
Stress concentration
Wireless communication
wireline and wireless communications
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Summary:Optimization of energy consumption in future intelligent energy networks (or Smart Grids) will be based on grid-integrated near-real-time communications between various grid elements in generation, transmission, distribution and loads. This paper discusses some of the challenges and opportunities of communications research in the areas of smart grid and smart metering. In particular, we focus on some of the key communications challenges for realizing interoperable and future-proof smart grid/metering networks, smart grid security and privacy, and how some of the existing networking technologies can be applied to energy management. Finally, we also discuss the coordinated standardization efforts in Europe to harmonize communications standards and protocols.
ISSN:1553-877X
1553-877X
2373-745X
DOI:10.1109/SURV.2011.122211.00021