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Wireless Communication for Smart Grids

Authors:
Abdulrahman Yarali
Saifur Rahman

Keywords: smart grid, wireless systems, security, information and communication, SCADA

Abstract:
Integration of information and communication technologies with the traditional of electric power infrastructures and creation of an interoperable, scalable,and flexible smart grid will require numerous technological innovations and advancements. The purpose of this paper is to take a detailed look at the various technologies which may be utilized in the data transmission for the smart grid and the problems or difficulties that must be overcome to effectively use them. A variety of wireless systems are analyzed and we discuss the security of these mediums as privacy remains a major obstacle for implementing smart grid technology.

Pages: 1 to 9

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: June 24, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4227

ISBN: 978-1-61208-206-6

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from June 24, 2012 to June 29, 2012