5G Challenges in Smart Grid Electrical Distribution Networks

5G Challenges in Smart Grid Electrical Distribution Networks

The world and Europe are currently experiencing a context of climate emergency, energy scarcity and electrification of energy consumption. In this environment, electricity distribution networks face a challenge of continuous improvement with a focus on more efficient management of energy demand, generation, and distribution through increasingly complex power grids. The idea of the “Smart Grid”...

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The role of communications in the automation and remote control of distribution networks

The role of communications in the automation and remote control of distribution networks

Electric distribution companies have tens of thousands of transformation centers that perform the function of distributing electric power, taking meter readings from supply points, and that are responsible for maintaining and ensuring all the elements involved operate correctly. In order to fulfill this function, transformation centers use specific technologies that require automation and remote...

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EMMB, MMTC & URLLC, the three scenarios of 5G

EMMB, MMTC & URLLC, the three scenarios of 5G

5G cellular networks have become far more popular thanks to the new uses they can provide to public services and industrial segments. The current technological context is key for the implementation of 5G architecture, based on SDN / SD-WAN - Software Defined Network, NFV - Network Function Virtualization or MEC - Multi-Access Edge Computing technologies. The following use cases are only an...

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