Development and implementation of Portuguese smart distribution system

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2015

Authors

C. Gouveia (Author) Other; D. Rua (Author) Other; F. Soares (Author) Other; C. L. Moreira (Author) FEUP; P. G. Matos (Author) Other; J. A. Peças Lopes (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Electric Power Systems Research

Vol. 120

Pages: 150-162

ISSN: 0378-7796

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 20 Citations

Scopus - 23 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00A-351

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2014.06.004

Abstract (EN): The consolidation of smart grids is inevitably related with the development and actual implementation of different functionalities envisioned for future electric grids. This paper presents the major implementations of smart grid projects in Portugal, which resulted from a close collaboration between academia and industry. An overview of the entire development process is presented culminating with the real implementation of the developed concepts. The architectures and functional models are presented as the initial step in defining the management and control functionalities for future smart distribution networks. The intermediate step consists in validating the advances introduced by smart grids. Simulation tools are emphasized considering both electrical and communications aspects. Finally, a laboratory infrastructure implemented to be used as a real test bed and a pilot deployed in a large city are presented in the end. The associated learning has provided relevant information for future developments.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13