Smart Grid and Its Development Related to Security
ABSTRACT This paper clarifies the value of using smart grid technology. It shade a light on different challenges connected to smart grids that are faced in the world and the solution to manage those problems. The paper also talks about the three key technological components of Smart Grid that includes Personal Energy Management, Distribution Automation, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The flow then demonstrate the adoption toward smart grid technology. Moreover, the paper sums up with explanation of the demand for smart grid capability with respect to security issues. Finally demonstrate briefly the key players in smart grid.
INTRODUCTION The heavy increase in the prices of electricity is noticeable in various countries and This has grabbed an attention in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), i.e. AMI provides utilities which allows customers to lesser their monthly electricity bills. Thus, those utilities are becoming more and more interested in using AMI technology. “The utilities have numerous ongoing pilot programs to think the effectiveness of new pricing structures enabled by AMI” (ISO, 2009). There are some factors that have forced the utilities to change their operation strategies in order to improve services they provide. For instance, grid technology has its unique characteristics such as reliability, efficiency, and safety. Other factors consist of improving clients experience and environmental impacts.
ADOPTING A SMART GRID VISION
“Compared to telecom industry, the power sector has not developed remarkably in terms of innovative technologies” (NETL, 2007). 10 years ago, the telecom industry was not advanced as it is nowadays the mobile phones were just used for making calls and other basic usages. However, a remarkable revolution has been made in this industry and now it uses the latest IT technologies that serve its customers. “it is the turn of power sector, as, smart grid by revolutionizing the electric power networks and
INTRODUCTION The heavy increase in the prices of electricity is noticeable in various countries and This has grabbed an attention in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), i.e. AMI provides utilities which allows customers to lesser their monthly electricity bills. Thus, those utilities are becoming more and more interested in using AMI technology. “The utilities have numerous ongoing pilot programs to think the effectiveness of new pricing structures enabled by AMI” (ISO, 2009). There are some factors that have forced the utilities to change their operation strategies in order to improve services they provide. For instance, grid technology has its unique characteristics such as reliability, efficiency, and safety. Other factors consist of improving clients experience and environmental impacts.
ADOPTING A SMART GRID VISION
“Compared to telecom industry, the power sector has not developed remarkably in terms of innovative technologies” (NETL, 2007). 10 years ago, the telecom industry was not advanced as it is nowadays the mobile phones were just used for making calls and other basic usages. However, a remarkable revolution has been made in this industry and now it uses the latest IT technologies that serve its customers. “it is the turn of power sector, as, smart grid by revolutionizing the electric power networks and
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