An Integrated Framework for Smart Microgrids Modeling, Monitoring, Control, Communication, and Verification

• Published in: Proceedings of the IEEE Vol. 99; no. 1; pp. 119 - 132
• Main Authors: Vaccaro, Alfredo, Popov, Marjan, Villacci, Domenico, Terzija, Vladimir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.01.2011; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Communication; Distributed energy resources; Energy management; Energy resources; information and communication technologies (ICT); microgrids management; Monitoring; Power systems management; Service oriented architecture; Smart grids; Voltage control

The microgrid (MG) paradigm is a new concept which is considered as a solution for addressing technical, economical, and environmental issues of modern power systems. The application of MG is the subject of extensive studies and experimental tests. It is recognized that there are a number of technic...