An Overview of Power System Framework for Ensuring Scalability in Networks

There is an increasing amount of integration occurring worldwide in different electric distribution networks between utility-owned / non-utility-owned (customer-owned) digital devices and systems. The development of distribution automation, microgrids, and self-healing systems are examples of utility-owned asset growth. On the other hand, non-utility-owned investments include solar electricity generating, electric cars, and behind-the-meter energy storage technologies. The flexibility and scalability of current centralized control systems are limited, making it difficult to properly integrate the growing variety and quantity of devices, even with the potential information and monitoring points provided by these installations. The limitations of latency, scalability, and connection capacity prevent these new gadgets and networks from actively participating as dynamic resources in the centrally controlled framework. In order to improve operational flexibility by coordinating centralized as well as distributed control systems, this article presents a standards-based architecture for distributed energy system controls. In order to improve resilience in the case of severe events and strengthen dependability during routine operations, the suggested system actively incorporates both utility also non-utility assets and uses a distributed design. The outcomes of field trials, complete information from a continuing full-scale deployment at Duke Energy, and laboratory test results are all included in the conclusions that are given.