Roadmap for Distribution Synchronized Measurements

Rapid changes to the distribution system are being driven by distributed energy resources, microgrids, and electric vehicles, requiring improvements in the operation, monitoring, and protection of the distribution system. Synchronized measurements from the distribution system are very beneficial in improving the performance of the distribution system as it is faced with these changes. This paper evaluates benefits and costs of the technology and describes a roadmap for the development of applications, infrastructure, and processes, as well as key success factors for adoption of synchronized measurements in the distribution system.