Literature Review of the Communication Technology and Signal Processing Methodology Based on the Smart Grid

Abstract

The Smart Grid, acting as a powerful technique for addressing the existing challenges in the power network, has matured in recent years. Its importance has been well recognised. As the most important property of the Smart Grid, the information interactivity over the power network is a frequent topic for academia and industry. Therefore this paper introduces the main achievements of recent years associated with the communication technology and signal processing methodology based on the Smart Grid. Their pros and cons will also be summarised and analysed in detail. To be brief, the novel properties and developments of the Smart Grid, the communication techniques, and the involvement of cRIO integrating FPGA, TDMS, SQL Server, DataSocket Server and LabVIEW Electrical Power Suite will be elaborated upon.