Applications of IoT in Smart Grid

In this paper, the basic requirements of the smart grid in China are studied. By applying Internet of Things （IoT） technologies, various intelligent services can be created. The development of the smart grid would rely heavily on the application of IoT. The three-layer architecture of IoT for the smart grid in China is introduced. Various information and communication technologies of IoT applied to smart grid are discussed. Particularly, several typical IoT application solutions such as power transmission line monitoring, smart patrol, smart home and electric vehicle management, are provided.