A Laboratory infrastructure to support utilities in attaining power quality and Smart Grid goals

摘要

The Advanced Distribution Automation (ADA) and new technologies that come with smart grids bring great benefits to power quality and reliability [1]. However, the introduction of new technologies into existing power networks is a major challenge for power distribution utilities. This paper deals with the development and application of the Smart Grid Laboratory of São Paulo University (USP) designed to be a platform for real-time testing of IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) and Smart Grid functionalities in a controlled environment in order to assist distribution utilities in all stages of Smart Grid implementation and to improve power quality.