Implementation of smart interface subsystems for enhanced control and communication in smartgrids

Abstract

Rapid advances in the control and distribution of electricity (electrical energy) is causing change in micro-grid technology. Similarly, the constant increase in the number of consumers is changing the management and control of power distribution. This paradigm change in power networks is also influenced by the fact that the world is re-thinking how energy should be controlled in order to avoid energy loss and limit accidents. Unlike traditional grids, microgrids have a unique power operation of distribute energy without controlling and communication. The focus of this paper is the implementation of smart interface subsystems to enhance control and communication in microgrids. In order to perform this task, smart interfaces are designed so that the operations can be done seamlessly, the overall power cost is reduced with and failures and accidents are reduced. This paper demonstrates smart grid interfaces designed for different components of the grid and their implementation of a prototype with a PIC 16F887 microcontroller.