Home Area Networks and the Smart Grid

Clements, Samuel L. ; Carroll, Thomas E. ; Hadley, Mark D.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Wireless;    Computers;    99 General And Miscellaneous//Mathematics, Computing, And Information Science;    Smart Grid;    Computer Networks Smart Grid;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1031987
RP-ID  :  PNNL-20374
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  1031987

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

With the wide array of home area network (HAN) options being presented as solutions to smart grid challenges for the home, it is time to compare and contrast their strengths and weaknesses. This white paper examines leading and emerging HAN technologies. The emergence of the smart grid is bringing more networking players into the field. The need for low consistent bandwidth usage differs enough from the traditional information technology world to open the door to new technologies. The predominant players currently consist of a blend of the old and new. Within the wired world Ethernet and HomePlug Green PHY are leading the way with an advantage to HomePlug because it doesn't require installing new wires. In the wireless the realm there are many more competitors but WiFi and ZigBee seem to have the most momentum.