Vendor Independent Substation Automation over 5G
Digitization in critical infrastructure brings special challenges and the need for new, reliable solutions. With 5G arises the possibility to create local private networks for secure and fast data exchange. Both centralised and distributed automation architectures can be envisioned in this scenario, and a vendor-independent approach can be explored.
In addition to higher security, higher reliability and lower delays, 5G offers a completely new environment for application developers where software can be dynamically executed in the cloud or closer to end users at the ”edge” of the network. One of the major benefits of edge computing is the ability to execute time-critical protection and control applications on-premises. This combination of low latency and edge computing capabilities provided by 5G is very appealing for power systems protection and control. Both centralised and distributed automation architectures can be envisioned in this scenario, and a vendor-independent approach can be explored.
This project will together with partners Hitachi Energy, IETV, Ericsson AB, Telia, Metrum, and LTU demonstrate Vendor Independent Substation Automation over 5G (VISA/5G) in two scenarios: the LTU 5G testbed and edge computing cluster, and a real Vattenfall substation.
The Electric Power Engineering group is reponsible for a PhD project on Flexible and reliable power systems automation over 5G wireless networks and its impact on power system reliability and operational risk.
Funding: Vinnova.
Project participants: Hafiz Zubyrul Kazme, Per Westerlund
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