Abstract
Constantly evolving wireless technologies accelerate the trend to move from application on hardware devices to the edge. 5G standalone (SA) and beyond networks enable large-scale virtualization, which could benefit smart grids. This paper investigates the potential of 5G SA and edge technology to provide a platform for smart grid applications. We study how operating on the edge could benefit applications and provide a concrete perspective based on measurements and the process of building an edge communication pilot for smart grids. Results of preliminary QoS measurements with a commercial 5G SA network are compared with prior 5G non-standalone (NSA).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2023) |
| Publisher | Institution of Engineering and Technology IET |
| Pages | 1871-1875 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-83953-855-1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution, CIRED 2023 - Rome, Italy Duration: 12 Jun 2023 → 15 Jun 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution, CIRED 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Rome |
| Period | 12/06/23 → 15/06/23 |
Funding
This work was supported in part by Business Finland under the project IFORGE. We want to thank DNA and Telia for their valuable contributions and support for this study, as well as Kimmo Ahola, Sami Ruponen, Mikael Opas, and Lotta Tuomimäki for helping with testbed implementation and Nemo measurement analysis.
Keywords
- 5G mobile communication
- cellular radio
- power systems
- quality of service
- smart power grids