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An overview of a smart grid system.

An overview of a smart grid system.

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Power flow optimization problems consist in generating electricity from di↵erent types of power plants in order to attend the demand of the electrical network. Many di↵erent types of such problems exist, depending on the type of electrical network (transmission, distribution, ...) and the types of power plants considered (thermic, nuclear, solar, w...

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... smart grid is an electrical grid which includes a variety of op- erational and energy measures including smart meters, smart appli- ances, renewable energy resources, and energy eciency resources" (Wiki definition). Figure 1 shows an overview of a smart grid system. The essence of the smart grid is an advanced energy management system interacting with programmable elements in the grid including good monitoring and control functions, a pervasive communication system and specific items such as smart meters, programmable loads, switchable storage systems and a variety of controllable energy sources including solar, wind and wave generators. ...