Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) act as local hubs that collect data from sensors and send it to the control center.
The "wires" (fiber optics, radio, or cellular) that carry data back and forth. Power system SCADA and smart grids
SCADA is the "brain and nervous system" of the power grid. It is a combination of hardware and software that allows utility operators to monitor and control the grid from a central location. It consists of four main parts: Power system SCADA and smart grids
The dashboard where operators see a visual map of the grid and click buttons to open or close circuit breakers. 2. The Evolution into "Smart Grids" Power system SCADA and smart grids