Communication System Architecture for Hierarchical Virtual Power Plant Control

Abstract:

Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is recognized as essential for the successful implementation of smart grids, and information communication technology is enabling technology for VPP implementation. However, finding the most appropriate technology that can satisfy their future communication needs is still an unsolving issue for VPP. Focusing on the hierarchial VPP control model, and utilizing Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) network technology, this paper has presented an EPON-based communication architecture for virtual power plant.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 631-632)
• Pages: 878-881
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.631-632.878
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Zhong Wei Sun
• Keywords: Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON), Hierarchial Control Model, Smart Grid (SG), Virtual Power Plant (VPP)

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