A survey on the communication architectures in smart grid

The next-generation electric power systems (smart grid) are studied intensively as a promising solution for energy crisis. One important feature of the smart grid is the integration of high-speed, reliable and secure data communication networks to manage the complex power systems effectively and int...

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Published in:Computer networks (Amsterdam, Netherlands : 1999) Netherlands : 1999), 2011-10, Vol.55 (15), p.3604-3629
Main Authors: Wang, Wenye, Xu, Yi, Khanna, Mohit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Communication
Communication networks
Communication protocols
Communications networks
Complex systems
Data integrity
Electric power generation
Electric power grids
Electric power systems
Exact sciences and technology
Grid standards
High speed
Mathematical analysis
Mathematical models
Messages
Miscellaneous
Power communications
Secret
Smart grid
Smart grid technology
Studies
Systems, networks and services of telecommunications
Telecommunications
Telecommunications and information theory
Teleprocessing networks. Isdn
Transmission and modulation (techniques and equipments)
Valuation and optimization of characteristics. Simulation
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Summary:The next-generation electric power systems (smart grid) are studied intensively as a promising solution for energy crisis. One important feature of the smart grid is the integration of high-speed, reliable and secure data communication networks to manage the complex power systems effectively and intelligently. We provide in this paper a comprehensive survey on the communication architectures in the power systems, including the communication network compositions, technologies, functions, requirements, and research challenges. As these communication networks are responsible for delivering power system related messages, we discuss specifically the network implementation considerations and challenges in the power system settings. This survey attempts to summarize the current state of research efforts in the communication networks of smart grid, which may help us identify the research problems in the continued studies.
ISSN:1389-1286
1872-7069
DOI:10.1016/j.comnet.2011.07.010