Title :
The communication demand of smart grid
Author :
Li, G.M. ; Sun, Z.K. ; Geng, S.H.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Inf. Eng., Shandong Univ. at Weihai, Weihai, China
Abstract :
In recent years, Smart grid has drawn much more attention because of improving environmental consciousness and $3.4 billion funding from the Obama Administration in the United States. A reliable communication network is the core of smart grid. This paper addresses the communication demand of constructing smart grid. Various communication technologies are discussed, including wired and wireless technologies. It concludes that Passive Optical Networks (PON) technology, especially Ethernet PON, is an ideal choice for smart grid based on its features and advantages.
Keywords :
optical fibre LAN; smart power grids; Ethernet PON; communication demand; passive optical networks; reliable communication network; smart grid; Optical fibers; Optical network units; Passive optical networks; Smart grids; Substations; Wireless communication; Communication networks; EPON; Optical Networks; Passive Optical Networks; Smart grid;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Utility Deregulation and Restructuring and Power Technologies (DRPT), 2011 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Weihai, Shandong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0364-5
DOI :
10.1109/DRPT.2011.5994147
