Report on Power Line Communication System for Smart Metering Networks

Abstract

Power line communications (PLC) are estimated using a number of technical research papers and up-to-date journals. The purpose of this study is to pinpoint crucial power line communications components for indoor and outdoor applications as well as the usage of consumer communication during the global commercial development of numerous potential services. Considerations include potential services, bandwidth, service area, quality, dependability, and pricing. The generation side of the power grid has seen major change recently, with a rise in the usage of energy sources (renewable), which are less centralized and have more variable availability than traditional ones. Similar to how electric vehicle uptake would significantly alter consumption habits. Because of these changing circumstances, the power grid’s assets need to be better monitored and controlled, and smart metering is essential to achieving these goals. Power line communications (PLC) has emerged as a practical alternative in many situations, despite the fact that there are other communication technologies available for smart metering applications. Additionally, it offers a private communication network to the distribution system operator (DSO) and seamlessly integrates sensing and communication functions. This paper provides a brief explanation of PLC in the context of smart meters and the necessity of power line communication.