Title :
500 kHz G3-PLC access technology for the roll-outs in Germany
Author :
Mengi, Anil ; Waechter, Markus ; Koch, Martin
Author_Institution :
devolo AG, Aachen, Germany
fDate :
March 30 2014-April 2 2014
Abstract :
The development of smart grid triggered more and more demand for high reliable communication technologies. Powerline communication is the only access technology that uses the topology of the power distribution network. Since 2005, OFDM based access PLC technologies have issued different products and standards allowing reliable high data rate com- munications between transformer substations and meters. This paper evaluates the powerline communication for the deployment in Germany. We conclude that the development of PLC communication network using the 150-500 kHz fulfills the requirements and offers cost advantage solution.
Keywords :
OFDM modulation; carrier transmission on power lines; power distribution reliability; smart meters; smart power grids; telecommunication network reliability; telecommunication network topology; transformer substations; G3-PLC access technology; OFDM based access PLC technology; frequency 150 kHz to 500 kHz; power distribution network topology; power line communication; reliable high data rate communication; smart grid; smart meters; transformer substations; Europe; Modems; OFDM; Renewable energy sources; Smart grids; Standards;
Conference_Titel :
Power Line Communications and its Applications (ISPLC), 2014 18th IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow
DOI :
10.1109/ISPLC.2014.6812358