Information and communication technology for control and management in power systems smart grid

Abstract

Architectures of modern electric power sector are fast becoming smarter in their mode of operations. Smart grid (SG) operations have potential capability to cover all the areas of generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. With the integration of computer technology, information and communication management in present day, grid system architecture is designed such that it is possible to solve many problems related to energy demand, supply and management constraints. As a promising technology, it is envisaged that SG will help in troubleshooting some of the present challenges such as cost of energy reduction, reliability monitoring and system stability improvement taken the advantages presented by the evolution of digital technologies. An overview of information and communication control and management in electricity smart grid system using wireless and other advanced electronic-based technologies is presented in this paper. The concept of smart grid as it is different from the existing power system utility architecture and its logical advancement presented for effective system monitoring, optimization and management functions are also introduced. In addition, different types of energy management smart grid communication systems are also discussed. In conclusions, some critical issues concerning the effective realization of the full intelligent nature of smart grid systems are discussed and areas for future work and further research suggested