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Five telecommunication systems embedded in smart grid applications and services
Power utilities use telecommunication systems either as a support for grid assets’ operation or as the enabler for voice communications among operating staff. The main objective of utility telecommunications is to connect remote premises and staff with central premises and…...
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Feb 09, 2018 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Conceptual Model of Smart Grid Framework by IEC
From a communication point of view, each system plays the role of either supplier or consumer of information, or more typically both. In addition to this intersystem communication, these systems consist of subsystems with specific internal communications. The following paragraphs… Read more
Feb 03, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Driving Distributed Energy with Smart Networks
The smart network will set up a virtuous cycle for distributed generators and energy storage devices. It will grow the market by opening up more niches where distributed energy is economically competitive. This growth will lead to economies of scale… Read more
Jan 03, 2014 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Comparison of major power grid failures in US and around the world (2)
Continued from first part: Comparison of major grid failures in United States and around the world (part 1) On the International side, about 1/5 of the power outages (9 of 44) were not given a cause in the reports. A… Read more
Dec 27, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Comparison of major power grid failures in US and around the world (1)
The creation and delivery of power is one basic infrastructure expected by all modern industrial societies. Power distribution basics started in the US in the early 1900s when the first AC grid was established. Since 12 independent power grids were… Read more
Dec 25, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Billion Dollar Storms vs U.S. Electric Grid
Severe weather is the single leading cause of power outages in the United States. Outages caused by severe weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes and blizzards account for 58 percent of outages observed since 2002 and 87 percent of outages affecting… Read more
Dec 09, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
In Front Of The Third Electrical Systems Revolution in United States
A dizzying array of new energy technologies are reaching or nearing the marketplace. Newer choices to generate electricity include fuel cells, wind turbines, solar cells and microturbines. Energy storage is approaching practicality, for example through reversible fuel cells and flywheels…. Read more
Dec 02, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Are you concerned about your privacy in Smart Grid?
Modernization of the grid will increase the level of personal information detail available as well as the instances of collection, use and disclosure of personal information. Instead of measuring energy use at the end of each billing period, smart meters… Read more
May 22, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Smart Grids and The New Age of Energy
Network planning Power electronics (HVDC/FACTS) Bulk renewable integration Energy Management System (EMS) Smart substation automation and protection Integrated Substation Condition Monitoring (ISCM) Communication Solutions Distribution Management System (DMS) Distribution automation and protection Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Decentralized Energy Management System… Read more
Apr 24, 2013 | By Emmanouil Angeladas
Energy and Power
An Overview Of Smart Power Grid
The present electric grids use the technology of 1970’s. But with the advancement in various concepts of power generation, problems associated with power outages and thefts, and also due to increase in demand, we require a modernized grid to avail… Read more
Aug 20, 2012 | By vinod ramireddy
Smart Grid
Smart grid deployment, what we’ve done so far
The many smart grid technology areas – each consisting of sets of individual technologies – span the entire grid, from generation through transmission and distribution to various types of electricity consumers. Some of the technologies are actively being deployed and are… Read more
Aug 14, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Smart Grid Communications Overview
An electricity grid without adequate communications is simply a power “broadcaster.” It is through the addition of two-way communications that the power grid is made “smart.” Smart grid communications enables utilities to achieve three key objectives: Intelligent monitoring, Security, and… Read more
Jun 09, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Smart Grid
Electric Vehicles and the Smart Grid
Another source of urgency for the smart grid is meeting goals for getting more “clean” cars and vehicles on the road. Electric vehicles largely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle tail pipes. As part of the stimulus package, President Obama… Read more
May 30, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Key Cyber Security Purposes for the Smart Grid
In the Smart Grid, there are two key purposes for cyber security: Keep electricity flowing to customers, businesses, and industry. For decades, the power system industry has been developing extensive and sophisticated systems and equipment to avoid or shorten power… Read more
Apr 12, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Smart Grid Concept and Characteristics
A smart grid is an electricity network that uses digital and other advanced technologies to monitor and manage the transport of electricity from all generation sources to meet the varying electricity demands of end-users. Smart grids co-ordinate the needs and… Read more
Mar 21, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
