Smart Grid (SG) and Data Center (DC) Integration: A new conceptual framework

Z. Ullah, F. Mehmood, S. M. Ali, T. Mujahid, I. Khan, B. Khan, M. Jawad

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Abstract

As SG is heading towards 'Mega Grid', there is a pressing need to interface SG to fast-processing engines called 'Data Centers' (DCs), possessing massive computational power and extreme storage capabilities. Considering the above, this paper elaborates alarming issues of SG that forced attention towards its computational needs due to system complexity, nonlinearity, computational cost, and computational burden. Moreover, in the light of alarming SG problems, we surveyed promising features of DCs, such as massive computational power, fast processing engines, extreme storage capabilities, on-demand services, and cloud interaction. Furthermore, this paper presents bi-directional services integration between DCs and SG to justify their mutual interaction. Based on the above claim, we discussed a computational model that validated the mutual services of DCs and SG. Finally, a computer-based simulation study is conducted for SG power and control stability enhancement, while DC received a reliable power supply and increased revenue through the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th International Conference on Emerging Technologies, ICET 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728154039
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2019
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name15th International Conference on Emerging Technologies, ICET 2019

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Cloud computing
  • Data centers
  • On- demand services
  • Smart grid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Health Informatics
  • Instrumentation

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