We present some possible Complex Networks approaches to study and understand Power Grids and to improve them into Smart Grids. We first sketch the general properties of the Electric System with an attention to the effects of Distributed Generation. We then analyse the effects of renewable power sources on Voltage Controllability. Afterwords, we study the impact of electric line overloads on the nature of Blackouts. Finally, we discuss the possibility of implementing Self Healing capabilities into Power Grids through the use of Routing Protocols.

Power Grids, Smart Grids and Complex Networks

Antonio Scala
2013

Abstract

We present some possible Complex Networks approaches to study and understand Power Grids and to improve them into Smart Grids. We first sketch the general properties of the Electric System with an attention to the effects of Distributed Generation. We then analyse the effects of renewable power sources on Voltage Controllability. Afterwords, we study the impact of electric line overloads on the nature of Blackouts. Finally, we discuss the possibility of implementing Self Healing capabilities into Power Grids through the use of Routing Protocols.
2013
Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi - ISC
Inglese
NATO Advanced Research Workshop "New Challenges in Complex System Physics: Disaster forecasting, crisis modeling and sustainable development"
20-24/05/2013
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
power grids
complex netw
critical infrastructures
smart grids
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Scala, Antonio
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info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject
04 Contributo in convegno::04.06 Keynote o lezione magistrale
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