ICT scalability and replicability analysis for smart grids: methodology and application

N. Rodríguez Pérez, J. Matanza, G. López

Energies Vol. 17, nº. 3, pp. 574-1 - 574-27

Resumen:

The essential role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in modern electricity grids makes it necessary to consider them when evaluating the scalability and replicability capabilities of smart grid systems. This paper proposes a novel step-by-step methodology to quantitatively perform an ICT scalability and replicability analysis (SRA) in a smart grid context. The methodology is validated and exemplified by applying it to two real case studies that are demonstrated in the EU-funded RESPONSE project and comprise solutions relying on different communication technologies. The results of the proposed methodology are summarised through ICT scalability and replicability maps, which are introduced in this paper as a quick way of obtaining an overview of the scalability and replicability capabilities of an ICT system and as an efficient way of estimating the feasibility of scenarios not covered in the SRA.

Resumen divulgativo:

Se presenta una metodología novedosa para el análisis cuantitativo de la escalabilidad y replicabilidad de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en soluciones de redes inteligentes, y es validada aplicándola a dos casos prácticos del proyecto RESPONSE.

 

Palabras Clave: smart grid; scalability; replicability; information and communication technologies; ICT; SGAM

Índice de impacto JCR y cuartil WoS: 3,200 - Q3 (2022)

Referencia DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030574

Publicado en papel: Febrero 2024.

Publicado on-line: Enero 2024.

Cita:
N. Rodríguez Pérez, J. Matanza, G. López, ICT scalability and replicability analysis for smart grids: methodology and application. Energies. Vol. 17, nº. 3, pp. 574-1 - 574-27, Febrero 2024. [Online: Enero 2024]