Simulation of the smart grid communications: Challenges, techniques, and future trends

Authors:
Weilin Li;Xiaobin Zhang
Affiliations:
The Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Small and Special Electrical Machines and Drive Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072 Xi'an, China and Depar ...;The Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Small and Special Electrical Machines and Drive Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 710072 Xi'an, China
Venue:
Computers and Electrical Engineering
Year:
2014

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Abstract

This paper gives an overview of available simulation techniques to support the analysis of smart grid communications. Intelligent power grids, known as smart grids, are required as the demand for energy continues to grow and more emphasis is being placed on the supply of renewable energy. The main ingredient of smart grid is the integration of information and communication technology into the grids to monitor and regulate power generation and the demand. The impact of the communication networks on the performance of power system dynamics can only be understood through numerical simulations. This paper provides an overview of available simulation techniques for smart grid communications with a particular focus on the co-simulation frameworks and their enabling technologies. Moreover, a case study with VPNET for analyzing agent based shipboard smart grid protections considering communication impacts is provided.