Smart Grids

6	Role of PLC Technology in Smart Grid Communication Networks
Angeliki M. Sarafi, Artemis C. Voulkidis, Spiros Livieratos, and Panayotis G. Cottis

CONTENTS

6.1    Introduction

6.2    Overview of Smart Grid Networks

6.2.1    Energy-Related Applications/Services

6.2.2    Applications/Services Related to Smart Grid Communications

6.2.3    IT Applications/Services

6.3    Role of PLC in the Smart Grid Communications Infrastructure

6.3.1    PLC in CPNs

6.3.2    PLC in NANs

6.3.3    PLC in FANs

6.3.4    PLC in SNs

6.4    Aggregation and Power Control in SGC Networks Employing PLC

6.4.1    Aggregation of PLC Traffic

6.4.2    Power Control at PLC Information Generators

6.5    Design Guidelines for Smart Grid Implementations

6.6    Conclusions ...