Spectrum Management Using NI USRP and LabVIEW Framework for Smart Grid Application

Abstract

Smart Grid is going to be the next upgraded version of power grid. It includes power generation, management, transmission, distribution and utilization. It generates energy from various renewable resources. It is a multi-way communication between user and control unit. There are various wired and wireless technologies available for smart grid applications. We prefer wireless technology over wired one as wireless technology have significant benefits over the wired technology. Wireless technology includes low installation cost, mobility and rapid deployment. In this paper we are generating energy from solar panel, wind mill and water turbine. The generation unit generates the energy and transfers it to the control unit. Then control unit distributes it to the user according to their request. The main characteristic of smart grid is that it enhances the efficiency, reliability, security, economy and agility.

Keywords: Smart Grid (SG), Cognitive radio (CR), Primary User (PU), Secondary User (SU), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)