Combining Power and Communication Network Simulation for Cost-Effective Smart Grid Analysis
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- 14 March 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials
- Vol. 16 (3), 1771-1796
- https://doi.org/10.1109/surv.2014.021414.00116
Abstract
Today's electricity grid is transitioning to a so-called smart grid. The associated challenges and funding initiatives have spurred great efforts from the research community to propose innovative smart grid solutions. To assess the performance of possible solutions, simulation tools offer a cost effective and safe approach. In this paper we will provide a comprehensive overview of various tools and their characteristics, applicable in smart grid research: we will cover both the communication and associated ICT infrastructure, on top of the power grid. First, we discuss the motivation for the development of smart grid simulators, as well as their associated research questions and design challenges. Next, we discuss three types of simulators in the smart grid area: power system simulators, communication network simulators, and combined power and communication simulators. To summarize the findings from this survey, we classify the different simulators according to targeted use cases, simulation model level of detail, and architecture. To conclude, we discuss the use of standards and multi-agent based modeling in smart grid simulation.Keywords
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