Smart Grid Communication Networks for the Public

Centered on the development of smart grid communication architecture, this book adopts an application-centric approach. Delving into cutting-edge applications, the coverage encompasses in-depth reviews of advanced metering infrastructure, distribution automation, demand response, and synchrophasors.

The book examines a range of exciting utility applications made possible through smart grid evolution. It describes the core-edge network architecture for smart grids, introducing the concepts of Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Field Area Networks (FANs). The text explains how the network design paradigm for smart grids differs from that of more established data networks, and discusses network security in smart grids.

An overview of communication network technologies for WANs and FANs is provided, covering Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), Power Line Communication (PLC), and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology. The book investigates secure data-centric data management and data analytics for smart grids. It also discusses the transformation of a network from conventional modes of utility operation to an integrated network based on the smart grid architecture framework.

The book emphasizes the importance of an application-centric approach in the development of smart grid communication architecture. By delving into cutting-edge applications and exploring the underlying network technologies, the text offers a comprehensive understanding of the evolving smart grid landscape. The clear explanations of network design paradigms and security considerations provide valuable insights for both technical and non-technical readers interested in the future of the power grid.

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