International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume IV, Issue XII, December 2017 | ISSN 2321–2705  

Optimization of Smart Grids in a Cyber-Physical System Approach

Jyotirmaya Mishra[1], Ranjeet Kumar Panigrahi[2], Gitanjali Mishra[3]
[1]Associate Professor, Department of CSE, GIET, Gunupur, India
[2,3]Assistant Professor, Department of CSE, GIET, Gunupur, India

Abstract: The electric network that deliver reliable and secure energy supply thereby enhancing the operation efficiency for generators and distributors are formed as smart grids. These networks employ advanced monitoring, control and communication technology providing flexibility of choice to consumers. The paper presents a glance of technical challenges that are faced by smart grids. Grids which are a fusion of complex physical network system and cyber systems, following this overview of potential contributors that cyber-physical system can make to smart grids and the challenges faced by cyber-physical system due to smart grids will be laid. Closing shall involve outcome of present technological advances to smart grids.

Key word: Smart Grid, CPS, Data analytics

I. INTRODUCTION

The contribution of electricity to human civilization has immense since its discovery in the 19th century. It is the backbone to our social and economic activities like it is easy to transmit over long distance than any other form of energy. Electric grids interconnected by physical networks are heavy and form the base of supply and use of energy in present times [1]. The increase in demand by cleaner energy in recent years has led to environmental concern for efficient utilization of energy. Limited availability of non renewable energy sources such as coal, gas and oil have added to the same. The global energy demand is to grow by 37% by 2040 according to the 2014 world energy outlook report [2]. Efficiency thus is crucial to lesser pressure as energy supply while accommodating soaring demands without depreciating the environment. Harnessing hydro, biomass, solar, geothermal and wind is different although these being renewable energy (RE) sources are abundant by available. Application of advanced technology is needed so as to make these energy supplies more reliable and secure. Newer energy policies are being adopted by the government of many countries and extensive scale deployments of smart technologies are now in place. For instance president Obama of the United States has lunched the above mentioned energy strategies. Since 2008 the renewable energy (RE) generation from wind, solar and geothermal sources have doubled. A target of 20% RE has been set. Chinese government has set an exponential ambitious target of 86% RE by 2050 followed by 15% range of its own which to be achieved by 2020.

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