Application of 5G network slicing technology in smart grid

With the development of power Internet of Things technology, the communication needs of smart grid are increasing. Network slicing technology, as a key technology for 5G empowering vertical industries, uses virtual private network technology to provide the power industry with end-to-end flexible and customized 5G services which is large bandwidth, low latency and high reliability through the slicing platform. Network slicing technologies are of great significance to the smart and efficient development of power grids. Based on this, this article introduces 5G network slicing technology, and then proposes the application of 5G network slicing in smart grids from four aspects.