Publication detail

Local Communication in Small-Scale PV Systems: Study on Inverter - Smart Meter PLC Communication

MUSIL, P. MLÝNEK, P. BENEŠL, L. MAHÚT, M. RUSZ, M.

Original Title

Local Communication in Small-Scale PV Systems: Study on Inverter - Smart Meter PLC Communication

Type

conference paper

Language

English

Original Abstract

This study investigates communication technologies and protocols for small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, focusing on the interaction between inverters and smart meters. The research evaluates the performance of Power Line Communication (PLC) technologies, comparing both narrowband (NB-PLC) and broadband (BB-PLC) options. The analysis identifies MODBUS protocol limitations and highlights the benefits of advanced protocols like DLMS/COSEM and DNP3 for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Field tests demonstrate the viability of PLC for residential PV systems, with narrowband PLC showing better performance over longer distances. Future work aims to optimize PLC communication, digitize ripple control signals, and develop a Multi-Radio and Cable Access Technology (Multi-RCAT) module. This module will integrate various communication technologies, enabling flexible and redundant local communication behind utility sub-meters. These advancements will support real-time production and consumption control, contributing to the efficient and sustainable operation of decentralized energy systems.

Keywords

Communications, DNP3, Inverter, Measurement, MODBUS, Photovoltaic, Power Line Communications, Protocol, SCADA.

Authors

MUSIL, P.; MLÝNEK, P.; BENEŠL, L.; MAHÚT, M.; RUSZ, M.

Released

17. 9. 2024

Publisher

IEEE

Location

Oslo, Norsko

ISBN

979-8-3503-1855-5

Book

2024 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm)

Pages from

529

Pages to

534

Pages count

6

URL

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10738078

Full text in the Digital Library

http://hdl.handle.net/11012/249751

BibTex

@inproceedings{BUT193522,
  author="Petr {Musil} and Petr {Mlýnek} and Lukáš {Benešl} and Michal {Mahút} and Martin {Rusz}",
  title="Local Communication in Small-Scale PV Systems: Study on Inverter - Smart Meter PLC Communication",
  booktitle="2024 IEEE International Conference on Communications, Control, and Computing Technologies for Smart Grids (SmartGridComm)",
  year="2024",
  pages="6",
  publisher="IEEE",
  address="Oslo, Norsko",
  doi="10.1109/SmartGridComm60555.2024.10738078",
  isbn="979-8-3503-1855-5",
  url="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10738078"
}