Abstract: With the development of science and technology, the electric power system is gradually moving towards intelligence, digitalization and internetisation. Intelligent power distribution and intelligent power consumption are important directions for the development of the power industry and will bring revolutionary changes to the traditional power system. This paper will introduce in detail the concept, characteristics, key technologies, and applications of intelligent power distribution and intelligent power consumption.
1、Intelligent power distribution overview
1.1 Concept: Intelligent power distribution is based on the existing power distribution system, through the introduction of advanced information and communication technology (ICT), Internet of Things technology, and big data technology, to achieve real-time monitoring, optimal control and automatic operation of the power distribution system, thereby improving the operational efficiency, safety, and reliability of the power distribution system.
1.2 Features: Intelligent power distribution has the following features:
(1) high degree of automation;
(2) strong system security;
(3) high system reliability;
(4) strong data transmission and processing capability;
(5) support for distributed energy access.
1.3 Key technologies: The key technologies of smart power distribution include:
(1) advanced information and communication technology;
(2) Internet of Things technology;
(3) big data technology;
(4) distributed control system technology; and
(5) smart grid technology.
2. Overview of smart electricity
2.1 Concept: Smart electricity consumption refers to real-time monitoring, analysis and scheduling of electricity consumption information through intelligent terminals, automation systems and other equipment on the customer side, to improve electricity consumption efficiency, energy conservation and emission reduction, to achieve the goals of economic, environmental protection and sustainable development.
2.2 Features: Smart electricity consumption has the following features:
(1) real-time monitoring and dispatching;
(2) high electricity consumption efficiency;
(3) energy saving and emission reduction;
(4) high user participation;
(5) support for new energy consumption and energy storage technology.
2.3 Key technologies: The key technologies for smart electricity consumption include:
(1) intelligent terminal technology;
(2) automation system technology;
(3) energy management system technology;
(4) demand response technology; and
(5) power electronics technology.
3. Application of intelligent power distribution and intelligent power consumption
3.1 Electricity market: The application of intelligent power distribution and intelligent electricity consumption technologies helps to form a new type of electricity market, realise fair competition in the electricity market and improve the operational efficiency of the electricity market.
3.2 Renewable energy access: Through smart power distribution and smart electricity use technologies, renewable energy (such as solar and wind energy) can be connected to the power grid more efficiently, increasing the proportion of clean energy in the power system and reducing the impact on the environment.
3.3 Micro-grids and distributed energy: Smart power distribution and smart electricity consumption technologies provide technical support for the development of micro-grids and distributed energy, which can improve their access and operational efficiency, promote the local consumption of energy and reduce energy transmission losses.
3.4 Demand-side management: Through smart electricity consumption technology, users can realise real-time monitoring and scheduling of electricity demand, optimise electricity consumption structure, reduce electricity costs and improve electricity consumption efficiency.
3.5 Smart homes and buildings: The application of smart electricity technology in smart homes and buildings can achieve remote control, timing control and intelligent scheduling of electricity equipment in homes and buildings, improving quality of life and energy saving and emission reduction.
3.6 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: Smart power distribution and smart electricity consumption technologies play an important role in the construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which can realise intelligent scheduling of charging piles, optimise charging strategies, improve charging efficiency and reduce grid load.
4. Conclusion
Smart power distribution and smart electricity consumption in the power system is an important direction for the development of the power industry. Its core lies in the real-time monitoring, optimal control and automatic operation of the power system through advanced information and communication technology, Internet of Things technology and big data technology. The development of smart electricity distribution and smart electricity use will bring about changes in the electricity market, renewable energy access, microgrids and distributed energy, demand-side management, smart homes and buildings, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, providing strong support for the sustainable development of the power industry. In the future, smart power distribution and smart electricity use will become an important part of the power system, leading the power industry to a new stage of development.
