Panorama 5G para o Setor Elétrico: Requisitos, Aplicações e Prova de Conceito

Joyce M. Siqueira; Ana Carolina Pedreira; Mayara Helena M. N. Santos; Amanda B. Melo; Isabella C. Pinheiro; Helga D. Balbi; Yona Lopes

doi:10.20906/sbse.v2i1.3155

Joyce M. Siqueira Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ
Ana Carolina Pedreira Architecture and Technology Evolution, TIM S.A., RJ
Mayara Helena M. N. Santos Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ
Amanda B. Melo Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ
Isabella C. Pinheiro Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca - CEFET-RJ
Helga D. Balbi Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca - CEFET-RJ
Yona Lopes Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, RJ

DOI: https://doi.org/10.20906/sbse.v2i1.3155

Keywords: 5G, Smart Grids, IEC 61850, latency, reliability, Power System Digitization

Abstract

Within the Smart Grids concept, the development of wireless network technologies has been configured as an alternative to wired infrastructure networks. However, the high criticity stablished in the network requirements for the power system applications makes existing wireless networks not always suitable. In this context, the 5th generation wireless network, 5G, provides low latency and high reliability, which makes this technology promising for the electricity sector. This paper presents a survey of the requirements of the electric power system applications that can benefit from the 5G technology. In addition, a Proof of Concept performed in the Enel’s distribution network is presented, which aimed to improve connectivity between devices, evaluating the 5G performance in this network.