5G wireless communications (60 GHz band) for smart grid — An EMC perspective

In order to control the components of a Smart Grid, a reliable telecommunication and information exchange system is necessary. Hence, the telecommunication network is an integral part of a Smart Grid electrical power transmission, distribution and control system. The telecommunication network needs to be reliable, secure, cost effective, and immune from power system transients and external electromagnetic noise sources. This paper investigates generally available telecommunication network options for Smart Grid applications, from an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) perspective. The findings indicate that for short range communication requirements a 5G wireless using the 60 GHz ISM band is emerging as one of the technology options for reliable, secure and cost effective operation of a Smart Grid.