Chapter 11

Communication Technologies, Networks, and Strategies for Practical Smart Grid Deployments: From Substations to Meters

Alberto Sendin

Contents

11.1   Introduction

11.2   Communications in Smart Grids

11.2.1   Purpose of the Smart Grid

11.3   The Different Segments of the Smart Grid

11.3.1   Generation and Transmission System

11.3.2   Distribution System

11.3.3   Points of Supply

11.4   Communications in the Different Segments of the Smart Grid

11.4.1   General Considerations

11.4.1.1   Quantitative Measure of the Services Needed

11.4.2   Generation ...

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