Novel Grid Topology Estimation Technique Exploiting PLC Modems

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new method for estimating power line network topology by utilizing PLC modems' admittance measurement capabilities, aiding in improved routing strategies for distribution networks.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel topology estimation technique that leverages PLC modems' admittance measurements, providing a new approach to incomplete network topology knowledge.

Findings

Effective topology estimation demonstrated in simulations.

Method improves routing strategy development.

Potential for real-world deployment discussed.

Abstract

A fundamental requirement to develop routing strategies in power line networks is the knowledge of the network topology, which might not be complete. In this work, we present a novel method to derive the topology of a distribution network that exploits the capability of Power Line Communication modems to measure the network admittance, and we report the most significant results.