In this chapter, the compositions of the Smart Grid and the basis on which such compositions are defined have been discussed. This include (i) composition of Smart Grid based on standards adaptation, (ii) composition of Smart Grid based on technical components' perspective, (iii) composition of Smart Grid based on technical perspective, and (iv) composition of Smart Grid based on conceptual perspective. They are covered under Sections 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, and 3.2.4 respectively. Identification of the basic components of the Smart Grid that are currently in use are then covered under Section 3.3.1. It has been recognized that new components are continued to be developed as the Smart Grid evolves. Finally, a basic technical infrastructure of the Smart Grid has been covered under Section 3.3.2. Such infrastructure consists basically of (i) an electrical power system, (ii) communication and information system, (iii) intelligent protection, automation, and distributed control system, and (iv) marketing system.

Chapter Contents:

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Composition of the Smart Grid
• 3.2.1 Composition of Smart Grid based on standards adaptation
• 3.2.2 Composition of Smart Grid based on technical components' perspective
• 3.2.3 Composition of Smart Grid based on technical perspective
• 3.2.4 Composition of Smart Grid based on conceptual reference model perspective
• 3.2.4.1 Use cases
• 3.3 Basic components of Smart Grid and its technical infrastructure
• 3.3.1 Basic components of Smart Grid
• 3.3.2 Smart Grid infrastructure
• 3.3.2.1 Electrical power system
• 3.3.2.2 Communication and information system
• 3.4 Summary
• References

Inspec keywords: power system protection; distributed control; power system control; smart power grids

Other keywords: smart grid infrastructure; communication system; electrical power system; automation system; distributed control system; intelligent protection; information system; marketing system

Subjects: Power system control; Multivariable control systems; Power system protection; Power system management, operation and economics; Control of electric power systems