A literature survey on Smart Grid distribution: an analytical approach
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed all papers related to the topics of Smart Grids and distribution and validated the expectation of an empirical approach in papers using case studies to simulate or conduct pilot runs of the technologies before their massive implementations.
About: This article is published in Journal of Cleaner Production.The article was published on 2014-02-15. It has received 76 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Smart grid & Literature survey.
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TL;DR: A holistic framework which incorporates different components from IoT architectures/frameworks proposed in the literature, in order to efficiently integrate smart home objects in a cloud-centric IoT based solution is proposed.
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...M AN US CR IP T AC CE PT ED ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT Table 2 differentiates the potential IoT applications regarding different aspects (parts) of the smart grid (Cardenas et al., 2014; Gungor et al., 2010; Parikh et al., 2010)....
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors systematically review the emerging field of research on business models for renewable energies, differentiating between developing and industrialized countries, and reveal implications for researchers and policy-makers.
Abstract: This article systematically reviews the emerging field of research on business models for renewable energies, differentiating between developing and industrialized countries. The key findings on developing countries are as follows: first, there is a lack of quantitative data; second, opportunities are driven primarily by unfulfilled basic needs and micro-finance, whereas corruption and weak electricity grids are the main barriers; and third, business models should be replicable. The key findings on industrialized countries are as follows: first, opportunities are driven primarily by climate change mitigation and energy efficiency improvements; second, stuck thought patterns and high costs of energy storage are important barriers; and third, cooperation is a key in future business models to handle increasing complexity. This review reveals implications for researchers and policy-makers. Promising avenues for future research are the analysis of intermodal business models and opportunities concerning energy self-supply and renewable district heating. Policy-makers are advised to design legal frameworks that account for the global nature of the renewable energy challenge and are simultaneously adapted to regional disparities.
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TL;DR: In this article, the main OPF approaches are compared in terms of their objective functions, constraints, and methodologies, and some basic challenges arising from the new OPF methodologies in smart grids are addressed.
Abstract: The term smart grid refers to a modernization of the electrical network consisting in the integration of various technologies such as dispersed generation, dispatchable loads, communication systems and storage devices which operates in grid-connected and islanded modes. As a result, traditional optimization techniques in new power systems have been seriously influenced during the last decade. One of the most important technical and economical tools in this regard is the Optimal Power Flow (OPF). As a fundamental optimization tool in the operation and planning fields, OPF has an undeniable role in the power system. This paper reviews and compares the OPF approaches mainly related to smart distribution grids. In this work, the main OPF approaches are compared in terms of their objective functions, constraints, and methodologies. Furthermore, computational performances, case study networks and the publication date of these methods are reported. Finally, some basic challenges arising from the new OPF methodologies in smart grids are addressed.
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...• Impact of smart EHs on OEF has not been investigated. and finally, challenges are mostly derived from: • novel and comprehensive algorithms to solve real world OPF problems, mainly based on the heuristic approaches, • new applicable and comprehensive analysis software, • the modeling of new constraints (such as capacitor bank switching or tap position), • the modeling of uncertainties, • the use of new components such as storage systems and the reduction of the related numerical complexity, • new applications, and consequently new objective functions (for example linked to the problem of storage devices allocation), • main assumptions related to smart grid infrastructures such as PUs, AMIs, smart EH....
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...[69] used the curtailment approach based on Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and AMI devices; in fact, they are already able to limit the maximum demand through receiving a signal....
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...The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) [12], real-time information systems, improved communication capabilities [13], greater number of sensors, and improved infrastructure for control systems transform the conventional distribution system into Fig....
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...The implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) [12], real-time information systems, improved communication capabilities [13], greater number of sensors, and improved infrastructure for control systems transform the conventional distribution system into Fig....
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TL;DR: In this article, a multi-objective framework for the optimal scheduling of a micro-grid in order to concurrently minimize the total operation cost and minimize the emission caused by generating units is proposed.
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TL;DR: In this article, a survey on adaptive and intelligent methods that have been applied to microgrid systems is presented, where the objective is to evaluate and classify the design control methods and evaluation algorithms for the micro-grid systems to maintain stability, reliability, and load variations by adjusting the controller parameters especially in standalone operation mode.
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TL;DR: The main objective of this paper is to provide a contemporary look at the current state of the art in smart grid communications as well as to discuss the still-open research issues in this field.
Abstract: For 100 years, there has been no change in the basic structure of the electrical power grid. Experiences have shown that the hierarchical, centrally controlled grid of the 20th Century is ill-suited to the needs of the 21st Century. To address the challenges of the existing power grid, the new concept of smart grid has emerged. The smart grid can be considered as a modern electric power grid infrastructure for enhanced efficiency and reliability through automated control, high-power converters, modern communications infrastructure, sensing and metering technologies, and modern energy management techniques based on the optimization of demand, energy and network availability, and so on. While current power systems are based on a solid information and communication infrastructure, the new smart grid needs a different and much more complex one, as its dimension is much larger. This paper addresses critical issues on smart grid technologies primarily in terms of information and communication technology (ICT) issues and opportunities. The main objective of this paper is to provide a contemporary look at the current state of the art in smart grid communications as well as to discuss the still-open research issues in this field. It is expected that this paper will provide a better understanding of the technologies, potential advantages and research challenges of the smart grid and provoke interest among the research community to further explore this promising research area.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of what PLC can deliver today by surveying its history and describing the most recent technological advances in the area and discuss the main conclusions one can draw from the literature on these subjects.
Abstract: Are Power Line Communications (PLC) a good candidate for Smart Grid applications? The objective of this paper is to address this important question. To do so, we provide an overview of what PLC can deliver today by surveying its history and describing the most recent technological advances in the area. We then address Smart Grid applications as instances of sensor networking and network control problems and discuss the main conclusions one can draw from the literature on these subjects. The application scenario of PLC within the Smart Grid is then analyzed in detail. Because a necessary ingredient of network planning is modeling, we also discuss two aspects of engineering modeling that relate to our question. The first aspect is modeling the PLC channel through fading models. The second aspect we review is the Smart Grid control and traffic modeling problem which allows us to achieve a better understanding of the communications requirements. Finally, this paper reports recent studies on the electrical and topological properties of a sample power distribution network. Power grid topological studies are very important for PLC networking as the power grid is not only the information source but also the information delivery system-a unique feature when PLC is used for the Smart Grid.
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TL;DR: This paper focuses on DER-based distribution, the basics of microgrids, possibility of smart distribution systems using coupled microgrid and the current state of autonomous microgrid technology.
Abstract: The distribution system provides major opportunities for smart grid concepts. One way to approach distribution system problems is to rethinking our distribution system to include the integration of high levels of distributed energy resources, using microgrid concepts. Basic objectives are improved reliability, promote high penetration of renewable sources, dynamic islanding, and improved generation efficiencies through the use of waste heat. Managing significant levels of distributed energy resources (DERs) with a wide and dynamic set of resources and control points can become overwhelming. The best way to manage such a system is to break the distribution system down into small clusters or microgrids, with distributed optimizing controls coordinating multimicrogrids. The Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTSs) concept views clustered generation and associated loads as a grid resource or a “microgrid.” The clustered sources and loads can operate in parallel to the grid or as an island. This grid resource can disconnect from the utility during events (i.e., faults, voltage collapses), but may also intentionally disconnect when the quality of power from the grid falls below certain standards. This paper focuses on DER-based distribution, the basics of microgrids, possibility of smart distribution systems using coupled microgrid and the current state of autonomous microgrid technology.
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TL;DR: A research agenda for making the smart grid a reality is presented, with a focus on energy efficiency, smart grids and smart cities.
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