DocumentCode :
602384
Title :
AMI project of Cyprus: First step towards smart grids
Author :
Efthymiou, Venizelos
Author_Institution :
Electr. Authority of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
fYear :
2012
fDate :
1-3 Oct. 2012
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
4
Abstract :
Distribution companies are facing the realities of distributed generation (DG) and the transformation of the traditional passive distribution networks into active networks with bi-directional power flows that call for enhanced distributed control in order to preserve the supply quality standards. The appearance of various intermittent Renewable Energy Sources (RES) directly connected to the distribution networks further complicates their operation requiring enhanced automation based on real time system data. Smart meters that will fulfil open protocol standards for interoperability can form the basis for a real time gateway to customers in line with the system automation requirements. Technologies need to be tried out on real systems and extensive pilot projects can offer valuable knowledge for effective roll out policies. One such AMI project is in progress on the Distribution Network of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus covering 3000 smart meters to be installed on the premises of all categories of customers within well selected rural and urban areas. The progress made shall be presented together with the identified strategy and policy for successful completion of the project.
Keywords :
distributed control; distributed power generation; open systems; power distribution economics; power generation control; power supply quality; real-time systems; renewable energy sources; smart meters; smart power grids; AMI project; Distribution Network of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus; RES; bidirectional power flow; distributed control enhancement; distributed generation; distribution companies; distribution networks; interoperability; open protocol standard; passive distribution networks transformation; real time gateway; real time system data; renewable energy sources; smart grid; smart meters; supply quality standards; system automation;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
iet
Conference_Titel :
Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Energy Conversion (MEDPOWER 2012), 8th Mediterranean Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cagliari
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-84919-715-1
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2012.2007
Filename :
6521849
Link To Document :
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