A Review of the Holonic Architecture for the Smart Grids and the Self-Healing Application

Abstract

Smart grid is the network of the future. However, many questions still remain about the exact structure of the grid. This paper aims to explain the idea behind the holonic architecture of smart grids and give a framework on self-healing within this architecture. The state of the art is presented with different organization structures that are proposed for smart-grids applications, as well as the potential the holonic structure brings along and also the challenges that must be dealt with. The framework for self-healing from faults, or interruption, is presented, including prerequisites, quality coefficients evaluation and development, and the self-healing procedure. Some thoughts regarding the application of holonic architecture for self-healing function in smart grids, are also presented.