Power routing strategies for dense electrical grids

Abstract

With the increasing number of renewable energy generation and loading demands in the energy sector, the authors find the motivation in describing a new paradigm of the power grid, that can provide solutions for the fast growing demand. This paper presents new ideas about the intelligent power grid, with many elements interfaced by power electronics devices, and new nodes definition that present storage for buffer capabilities. In a similar way that telecommunication networks are packetizing and routing the information in a distributed and myopic fashion, such concept can be applied for the updated power grid. In this scenario, it is described how the power routers are managed, influenced by telecommunication restrictions. A simulation has been performed for demonstrating the effectiveness of the buffering capabilities in front of variable power generation and communications delays. A review on some available telecommunication technologies applicable to the new power grid is also presented.