Cloud Computing for Smart Grid applications

A reliable and efficient communications system is required for the robust, affordable and secure supply of power through Smart Grids (SG). Computational requirements for Smart Grid applications can be met by utilizing the Cloud Computing (CC) model. Flexible resources and services shared in network,...

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Published in:Computer networks (Amsterdam, Netherlands : 1999) Netherlands : 1999), 2014-09, Vol.70, p.312-329
Main Authors: Yigit, Melike, Gungor, V. Cagri, Baktir, Selcuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Architecture (computers)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing based Smart Grid applications and projects
Communication systems
Communications systems
Computation
Computer information security
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Energy efficiency
Exact sciences and technology
Memory and file management (including protection and security)
Memory organisation. Data processing
Networks
Operation. Load control. Reliability
Parallel processing
Platforms
Power networks and lines
Smart Grid
Smart Grid and Cloud Computing architecture
Smart grid technology
Software
Studies
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Summary:A reliable and efficient communications system is required for the robust, affordable and secure supply of power through Smart Grids (SG). Computational requirements for Smart Grid applications can be met by utilizing the Cloud Computing (CC) model. Flexible resources and services shared in network, parallel processing and omnipresent access are some features of Cloud Computing that are desirable for Smart Grid applications. Eventhough the Cloud Computing model is considered efficient for Smart Grids, it has some constraints such as security and reliability. In this paper, the Smart Grid architecture and its applications are focused on first. The Cloud Computing architecture is explained thoroughly. Then, Cloud Computing for Smart Grid applications are also introduced in terms of efficiency, security and usability. Cloud platforms’ technical and security issues are analyzed. Finally, cloud service based existing Smart Grid projects and open research issues are presented.
ISSN:1389-1286
1872-7069
DOI:10.1016/j.comnet.2014.06.007