Control and communication in the Smart Transformer-fed grid

Zhi Xiang Zou, Giampaolo Buticchi, Marco Liserre

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Abstract

The Smart Transformer (ST) is a solid-state transformer performing not only a voltage step-down function but also energy and information management. With the help of control and communication technology, the ST can increase hosting capacity of renewable energies and provide ancillary services to utility and customers. To better exploit the potential of a ST-fed grid, a proper design of architecture, control scenarios and its corresponding communication network has to be done. This paper aims at giving a better understanding of the functionality of the ST-fed grid and of the associated communication challenges.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 21st International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, ETFA 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509013142
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event21st IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, ETFA 2016 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 6 Sept 20169 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, ETFA
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)1946-0740
ISSN (Electronic)1946-0759

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, ETFA 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period6/09/169/09/16

Keywords

  • Solid-state transformer
  • communication
  • control scenario
  • distribution grid
  • microgrid
  • smart transformer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

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