SmartLVGrid Platform—Convergence of Legacy Low-Voltage Circuits toward the Smart Grid Paradigm

R. Claudio S. Gomes, Carlos Costa, Jose Silva and Jose Sicchar
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R. Claudio S. Gomes: Electrical Engineering Department, High School Technology, University of the Amazon State, Manaus 69050-025, Brazil
Carlos Costa: Electrical Engineering Faculty, Institute of Technology, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, Brazil
Jose Silva: Mechatronic Department, Polytechnic High School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-900, Brazil
Jose Sicchar: Electrical Engineering Department, High School Technology, University of the Amazon State, Manaus 69050-025, Brazil

Energies, 2019, vol. 12, issue 13, 1-23

Abstract: The current electrical system is transitioning towards a new technological model called the smart grid. The transition duration between the traditional Electric Power System (EPS) and the full smart grid depends on well-designed strategic plans, implementing transition models that are as close to smart grids as possible, based on the processes and technological resources available at the time, but always considering their economic feasibility, without which no solution thrives. In this article, we present a method for convergence of the traditional power distribution grid to the smart grid paradigm by retrofitting the legacy circuits that compose this grid. Our results indicate that the application of such a method, through a distributed system platform with integrated technological resources added to the legacy infrastructure, converts these passive grids into intelligent circuits capable of supporting the implementation of a smart grid with a broad scope of functionalities. Based on a novel retrofitting strategy, the solution is free from the cost of replacing or significantly modifying the legacy infrastructure, as verified in deploying other currently available solutions.

Keywords: low-voltage distribution grid automation; smart circuits; smart grid convergence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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