Cyber Infrastructure for the Smart Grid

Dr. Anurag K. Srivastava, Dr. Carl Hauser, and Dr. Dave Bakken,

Conceptual Model of Smart Grid

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(i) the Power and Energy Layer, (ii) the Communication Layer and (iii) the
IT/Computer Layer. Layers (ii) and (iii) are enabling infrastructure platforms of
the Power and Energy Layer that makes the grid "smarter."

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Bulk Generation

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Distribution

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Customer

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Added green
power sources

Plug-in hybrid
electric cars

Real-time and
green pricing signals

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High-speed,
networked
connections
Customer
interaction with
utility
Smart thermostats,
appliances and
in-home control devices

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Operations

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Markets

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Service Providers