The electrical grid was not designed for the transmission of communication signals, which
are affected by impedance variations, attenuation, and Non-Intentional Emissions (NIEs) in …

This article reviews the basis and the main aspects of the recent evolution of Broadband
Power Line Communications (BB-PLC or, more commonly, BPL) technologies. The article …

Controlling the cost of electricity consumption remains a major concern, particularly in the
residential sector. Smart home electricity management systems (HEMS) are becoming …

Smart Grids (SG) envision the exchange of both power and data, enabling system and
customers to generate and transfer energy in a more efficient and balanced way. Among the …

This article analyzes the potential effects of sub–cycle impedance variations on NB–PLC
according to PRIME v1. 4 in a laboratory setup, where the loads are connected at different …

The inverter-based devices connected to the low-voltage (LV) grid, such as photovoltaic
panels (PVs) and electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs), are known to generate …

Noise measurement in power line communication (PLC) systems is a common activity
performed by grid operators for network tuning operations. Usually, these measurements are …

In the neighborhood area network (NAN), the advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)
enables a bidirectional connection between the smart meter (SM) and the data concentrator …

Current generation battery electric vehicles lack sufficient systems to monitor battery
degradation and aging; consumers demand longer range, faster charging and longer …

Devices connected to the low-voltage power grid generate disturbances that can cause
malfunctions and thermal stress in the equipment connected to the mains or interference on …