An Investigation on Internet of Things: Smart Grid Technology Framework's

The traditional grid networks could be upgraded to smart grids via Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This paper discusses the various grid system architecture's, technologies, and latest communication protocols for the IoT enabled smart grids. Literature survey shows that the technological advancements in power systems are making the grids better in terms of stability and sustainability; but one of the major issue related to such advancements, especially in the IoT enabled smart grids is related to data theft. This paper summarizes the IoT enabled mitigation techniques for such smart grid system vulnerabilities. Use of technologies such as bigdata, machine learning, augmented reality and blockchain, can give support to the IoT smart energy systems so that it become more flexible, safe, and secure. This paper summarizes the knowledge of such advanced technologies which are indeed helpful to make the IoT enabled smart grid system more effective technically, economically, and socially.