配网自动化通信技术是配网自动化的关键技术，决定着配网的智能化程度,其常用技术包括光纤通信、中低压载波、GPRS(通用分组无线业务)和3G无线通信等。文章通过对EPON(以太网无源光网络)技术在智能配网中的应用分析，结合广东电网智能配网实验，验证了EPON技术在智能配网应用的可行性以及推广意义。

The automation communication technology is a key technology for distribution automation, which determines its level of intelligence. The commonly used technologies include optical fiber communication, middle-and low-voltage carrier, GPRS and 3G wireless. On the basis of the application analysis of EPON technology in intelligent distribution networks and in connection with the experiments in the intelligent distribution networks of Guangdong power grid, this paper verifies the feasibility and significance in popularization of the EPON technology in intelligent distribution networks.