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A PLC based monitoring and remote control architecture for Distributed Generation and Storage systems in LV smart grids

Salvatore GuaianaGiuseppe CaravelloDario Di CaraGiovanni ArtaleAntonio CataliottiValentina CosentinoVito DittaGiovanni TineNicola Panzavecchia

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business.industryComputer scienceInterface (computing)Electrical engineeringConcentratorlaw.inventionPower-line communicationSmart gridRobustness (computer science)lawDistributed generationInverterbusinessRemote control

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(Abstract) This paper proposes a new power line communication (PLC) architecture for monitoring and remote control of Distributed Generators (DG) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) connected to low voltage distribution networks. The final aim is to improve the performance of the PLC link in terms of robustness and efficiency in devices addressing. The proposed solution is based on a concentrator, to be installed in secondary substation, and a new PLC bridge, to be linked both to inverters and interface protection systems of DGs or ESSs. In this way, a communication link is obtained between distribution system operator (DSO) and DG or ESS owners. The proposed system is able to provide advanced functions for the remote control of DGs and ESSs inverters, not only in terms of remote disconnection but also in terms of adjusting the inverter operating modes.

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2021-09-062021 IEEE 6th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry (RTSI)
https://doi.org/10.1109/rtsi50628.2021.9597316