Middleware-based implementation of smart micro-grid monitoring using data distribution service over IP networks

Information and communication infrastructure inevitably impact the control and monitoring of smart grid. Smart grid communication need to be reliable, high-efficiency, secure and real-time. This is demanded by the flexible integration of units such as distributed generators, smart meters, dynamic demand-side response, and smart appliances etc. Conventional power grid communication requires upgrading but special and dedicated communication networks are feasible for distribution system due to high costs and long construction time. Data distribution service is a new data delivery service that can addressed the communication challenges causes by distributed energy management. The middleware technology can provide fast prototyping way to provide an efficient and reliable data communication for smart micro-grid monitoring. The purpose of this paper is presenting an implementation of DDS middleware based data monitoring in smart micro-grid.