Survey on smart grid modelling Online publication date: Sat, 23-Aug-2014
by Guillaume Guérard; Soufian Ben Amor; Alain Bui
International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications (IJSCC), Vol. 4, No. 4, 2012
Abstract: Smart grid is a vague concept with little theoretical studies. We propose in this paper a state of the art on smart grids to clarify the concept and identify the important issues. We analyse different visions to bring out the characteristics of smart grids. This term refers to an electrical optimised network integrating the behaviour and actions of users (generators, consumers, consume-actors, etc.). These power grid's upgrades aim: to improve quality and security, to reduce environmental impact, and allow consumers to play a regulation role in the system. Current simulations are done on specific cases and with a limited evolution. A better knowledge of the smart grid structure and characteristics would give a more effective and more efficient, global modelling. Smart grids have many characteristics corresponding to complex systems. We propose to analyse these similarities to reach a better understanding and a holistic view of smart grid's concept.
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications (IJSCC):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:
Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.
If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com
Our Blog 
Follow us on Twitter 
Visit us on Facebook