ABSTRACT
The IntelliGrid remains on course to provide the architecture for the smart grid by addressing functionalities in the power system of today. Once the functionalities discussed are in place, then it is possible to consider controlling the system in real time. The functionalities assume the integration of a communication system throughout much of the power system. The business models would address the application of new communications technologies that exhibit self-healing capabilities similar to that proposed for the power system Once the Integrated Energy and Communication Systems Architecture (IECSA) begins to be deployed, then the industry's computational capability must be enhanced. The distributed energy resources (DER)/advanced distribution automation Architecture Project will develop the object models for integration of specific DER types into the open communication architecture that is being developed through the companion Consortium for Electric Infrastructure to Support a Digital Society project know as the IECSA Project.
