Application of Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks to Achieve Intelligent Microgrids: A Promising Approach towards a Global Smart Grid Deployment
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Applied Sciences. 2016-02-23, vol. 6, n° 3, p. 61
Resumen en inglés
Smart Grids (SGs) constitute the evolution of the traditional electrical grid towards a new
paradigm, which should increase the reliability, the security and, at the same time, reduce the costs of
energy generation, ...Leer más >
Smart Grids (SGs) constitute the evolution of the traditional electrical grid towards a new
paradigm, which should increase the reliability, the security and, at the same time, reduce the costs of
energy generation, distribution and consumption. Electrical microgrids (MGs) can be considered the
first stage of this evolution of the grid, because of the intelligent management techniques that must
be applied to assure their correct operation. To accomplish this task, sensors and actuators will be
necessary, along with wireless communication technologies to transmit the measured data and the
command messages. Wireless Sensor and Actuator Networks (WSANs) are therefore a promising
solution to achieve an intelligent management of MGs and, by extension, the SG. In this frame, this
paper surveys several aspects concerning the application of WSANs to manage MGs and the electrical
grid, as well as the communication protocols that could be applied. The main concerns regarding the
SG deployment are also presented, including future scenarios where the interoperability of different
generation technologies must be assured.< Leer menos
Palabras clave en inglés
Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network
microgrid
Smart Grid
communication technologies
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