Software Defined Networking Based on Centralized Control for Smart Grid Communications

Abstract

Communication networks are growing, and there is a need for improved planning and evolution of network scaling between Smart Grid(SG) and Communication networks. Customers require capacity, speed, and connectivity services to be implemented in a shorter time frame. Vendors dictate to the Service Provider, limiting the Service Provider’s capability and their company’s technology strategy. The same applies to Smart Grid companies; scalability, reliability, and intelligence become requirements. The Smart Grid plays a significant role in providing electrical power to users and enterprises; the requirements are not phased within a location but rely on remote connectivity. The paper measures the concept of Software Defined Network to bring intelligence to a communication network and control to Smart Grid components from a centralized SDN controller. Customers and Clients assess a network on availability, reliability, control, and security. The four factors stated can be assessed on a Software Defined Network (SDN), which can be applied to an SDN Smart home, SDN Automation plant, and SDN Electrical distribution system. This capability will allow companies to perform the following services: Gain control of the network, increase security on each layer, collect data to understand the network and customer’s experience, and create services from a centralized controller. The integration of SDN+SG will develop a new target architecture to meet the advanced needs of connectivity to the end-user. Each use case directs the evolution of technology for automation and computing.