Research Article

Integrated Energy Management of Smart Grids in Smart Cities Based on PSO Scheduling Models

Table 2

Support of key smart grid technologies in different stages of smart cities.

FieldTechnology and applicationsModern urban stageTechnology-oriented stageKnowledge-oriented stageCoordinated intelligent development stage

Dispatch and communicationComprehensive application of electric power information6.7096.6746.6736.677

Information communicationPower communication technology4.3554.4344.4064.299

Electric power generationDistributed energy8.4178.2838.2988.379
Clean energy and new energy8.7098.6108.6268.703
Emission reduction power plant4.7714.5234.5644.756
Energy storage system application4.4174.2194.2514.405

TransmissionEconomically and environmentally friendly compact power transmission6.9397.0887.0636.948

SubstationEconomical and environmentally friendly compact power transformation6.9397.0887.0636.948

DistributingMicrosite6.0635.9145.9396.054
Reliable distribution network6.5856.7836.7516.597
Power quality monitoring and governance (customized power)5.6465.7615.7355.623

Electricity consumptionElectric vehicle6.4176.1556.2056.432
Demand response5.3015.1095.1265.230
Smart electricity (interactive services, smart home)6.7016.7646.7846.825
Energy efficiency management platform6.1255.9575.9696.054
Power consumption information collection5.2935.3925.3765.299
Smart meter5.2935.3925.3765.299