Novel Industry Architectures for Connectivity Solutions in the Smart Distribution Grids

The electric energy system is undergoing a major change due to the increasing requirements of dynamic performance. In distribution grids, this evolution will necessitate expanded automation, which in turn require enhanced connectivity solutions. Strongly evolving communications technologies and architectures, particularly mobile as well cloud edge computing, provide new opportunities alternatives for This paper contributes by identifying potential technical industry architectures solutions required manage grids early 2030s. study utilizes senior expert panel Delphi survey. Industry are modelled value networks. uses Finnish case example. Regarding results reveal skepticism concerning those emerging 5G network features that target industrial applications about need extensive distributed computing proximity consumers prosumers. most probable found be enable Distribution System Operators (DSOs) maintain direct control critical components, or Communications Service Providers (CSPs) handle operations both computing. CSPs seen positioned task their existing networking infrastructure. However, may also involve business risks DSOs CSPs.