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1. About ISGF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. ISGF Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.1 Board of Governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.2 Working Group Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.3 Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.4 ISGF Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. ISGF Activities during Year 2015-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1 Work with Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1.1 Ministry of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1.2 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1.3 Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1.4 Department of Telecommunications (DoT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1.5 Department of Science and Technology & Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Heavy Industries (DST & DHI)

3.2 Work with other Government Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2.1 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2.2 Central Electricity Authority (CEA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2.3 State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2.4 National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC) . . . . . 6

3.2.5 National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.3 Knowledge Dissemination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.3.1 ISGF White Papers and Research Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.3.2 India Smart Grid Knowledge Portal (ISGKP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3.3 Smart Grid Bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3.4 Smart Grid Films. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Training Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.1 Smart Grid Foundation Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.2 Cyber Security Workshops for Power Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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4.3 Certificate Course on Smart Grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.4 Smart Grid Boot Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.5 Smart Grids Workshops for Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4.6 Customer Education Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5. Advisory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.1 Smart Grid Roadmaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.2 Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5.3 Project Feasibility Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.4 Smart City Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5.5 Social Media for Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6. Events and Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.1 India Smart Grid Week 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.2 India-US Smart Grid Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.3 India-EU Smart Grid Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.4 First India–Canada Smart Grid Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.5 First India-Sweden Smart Grid Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

7. Collaborations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.1 Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.2 Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.3 Global Smart Grid Federation (GSGF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7.4 Wi-SUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.5 Open ADR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.6 Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.7 Smart Grid Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

7.8 Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8. Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.1 Innothon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.2 Hackathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

8.3 Appathon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

ISGF Annual Report 2015 - 16 | 01

India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is a Public Private Partnership initiative of Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India for accelerated development of smart grid technologies in the Indian power sector.

The main objectives of ISGF are:

• To help the Indian power sector deploy smart grid technologies in an efficient, cost effective, innovative and scalable manner by bringing together all key stakeholders and enabling technologies

• To create a platform for public and private stakeholder members, research institutions and power utilities to exchange ideas and information on smart grids and develop use case scenarios for India

• To bring together experts from regulation, policy, and the corporate sector to build support for smart grid policies

• To conduct research on the capabilities of smart grids in the Indian context through case studies, cost-benefit analysis, study of technical advancements in smart grid technology, renewable energy and other ancillary activities

• To make recommendations to the Government, Regulators, Utilities and Consumers through technical reports, white papers, technical seminars, etc

Mandate of ISGF is to advise government on policies and programs for promotion of Smart Grids in India, work with national and international agencies in standards development and to help utilities, regulators and the Industry in technology selection, training and capacity building.

ISGF has over 175+ members covering ministries, government institutions, regulators, utilities, technology companies, non-profit organisations, educational and research institutions and students from renowned institutes. ISGF has 10 working groups focussed on different aspects of smart grid such as: WG1: Advanced Transmission and Distribution; WG2: Smart Cities; WG3: Communications for Smart Grids; WG4: Metering; WG5: Consumption and Load Control; WG6: Policy and Regulations; WG7: Architecture and Design; WG8: Pilots and Business Models; WG9: Renewables and Microgrids; and WG - 10: Cyber Security.

With 175+ members comprising of ministries, utilities, technology providers, academia and research, ISGF has evolved as a globally recognised Think-Tanks in Smart Grids and Smart Cities.

For more details please visit www.indiasmartgrid.org

1. About ISGF

India Smart Grid Forum

2. ISGF Board of Governers

Reji Kumar PillaiPresident


Rupendra BhatnagarGeneral Secretary & Convenor

(SAP India Pvt. Ltd.)

V. K. KanjliaTreasurer

(Central Board of Irrigationand Power)

The Office Bearers of ISGF are elected from amongst its Members, except the chairperson who is the

nominee of Ministry of Power.

The Present Board of Governors are:

02 | ISGF Annual Report 2015 - 16

2.1 Board of Governors

S A KhapardeResearch & Academia Member

( IIT Mumbai)

Sandeep PathakIndustry Member

(Schneider Electric)

Rahul SavdekarIndustry Member (Microsoft, India)

Alok ChandnaIndustry Member

(Fuji Electric)

Praveer SinhaUtility Member

(Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd)

Pankaj Kumar Pandey, IASUtility Member

(Bangalore Electricity SupplyCompany Limited BESCOM)




2.2 Working Group Chairs

Ramachandran PillaiChief - Corporate Operations (T&D)

Tata Power Company, Mumbai

Pradeep YemulaAssistant Professor – Electrical

Engineering DepartmentIIT Hyderabad

Ajoy RajaniSenior Executive Vice PresidentReliance Infrastructure Limited

Girish GhatikarISGF Honorary Member

Pankaj BatraChief Engineer

Central Electricity Authority

Samir ChaudhuryISGF Honorary Member

Sujeet MishraDirector

Ministry of Railways

Ravi SeethapathyISGF

Adjunct Professor/Chairman, Biosirus Inc.Honorary Member

Abraham SamsonL&T Infotech

2.3 Advisor

Dr. Rahul TongiaISGF Advisor and Honorary Member

WG 1: and DistributionAdvanced Transmission WG 2: Smart Cities WG 3&4:

CommunicationMetering and

WG 5: Load Control and Consumption WG 6: Policy and Regulations WG 7: Digital Architecture

WG 8: Pilots and Business Models WG 9: Renewables and Microgrids WG 10: Cyber Security

2.4 ISGF Members

India Smart Grid Forum membership is by invitation; and offered in following categories that includes

Government Institutional Members, Utility Members, Industry Members, Associate Members, Individual

Members, Honorary Members, International Members and Student Members. Currently ISGF has 70+

student members and 105+ members in other categories.

The Benefits of ISGF Membership are:

• Contribute towards formulation of appropriate policies, programs and standards for

development of smart grids in India by nominating their experts in the ten Working Groups of

ISGF

• Engage with policy makers, utilities, regulators, system integrators, OEMs, academia and

research; and industry associations in India

• Get advance information on smart grid policies and programs

• Participate actively in the technology sessions and workshops conducted by ISGF, and

contribute to the technology topics of common interest (related to business and also in interest

of the country)

• Seek guidance for technology and best practices from a panel of experts from academia,

industry and utilities

• Have access to smart grid developments across the globe and participate in International Smart

Grid Forum like Global Smart Grid Federation (GSGF), Smart Grid Inter-Operability Panel

(SGIP), Open ADR etc.

• Avail substantial discounts for ISGF events and other major national and international events

where ISGF is co-sponsor

• Seek assistance from ISGF team in conducting training needs analysis and to design capacity

building programs

• Get visibility to a larger audience working in the same domain and learn from peers

ISGF members are from the ministries, government institutions, regulators, utilities, industry, non-

profit organisations, educational and research entities and students from renowned institutions.

Membership categories are as follows:

• Founding/Government Members

• Utilities

• Industry Members

• Associate Members

• Individual Members

• Honorary Members

• International Members

• Student Members

List of ISGF Members is given at : http://indiasmartgrid.org/member_list.php



3.1 Work with Ministries

3.1.1 Ministry of Power (MoP)

3.1.2 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

3.1.3 Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD)

3.1.4 Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

3.1.5 Department of Science and Technology & Department of Heavy Industries (DST & DHI)

• ISGF assisted MoP in preparation of the Framework for National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM)

• ISGF worked with various stakeholders and MoP in finalization of Model Smart Grid

Regulations that have been approved by the Forum of Regulators in September 2015

• ISGF prepared draft Terms of Reference for Smart Microgrid in Chandni Chowk, Daryaganj and

Paharganj areas in Delhi in coordination with MoP, Delhi Transco, Government of Delhi and

BSES Yamuna

• ISGF launched and maintains the India Smart Grid Knowledge Portal

(www.indiasmartgrid.org) since January 2013. This is one of the most popular smart grid

portals in the world today

(ISGF worked with Ministry of Power (MoP) in formulation of Smart Grid Vision and Roadmap for

India which was issued by MoP in August 2013)

• ISGF is engaged with MNRE on Energy Storage and Renewable Energy Integration on the Grid

• ISGF is engaged with Ministry of Urban Development for preparation of a Standard Framework

for Infrastructure domains of a Smart City

• ISGF worked closely with Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for – rollout of IPv6 for

Power Sector, a National Telecom M2M Roadmap, Technical Report on M2M Communications

for Power Sector, and Spectrum allocation for low power RF & PLC communications

• ISGF is engaged with Ministry of Heavy Industries and Department of Science and Technology

on designing appropriate policies and systems for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for

India

3. ISGF Activities during Year 2015-16





Inaugural Session of ISGW 2016

3.2 Work with other Government Institutions

3.2.1 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

3.2.2. Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

3.2.3 State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC)

3.2.4 National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC)

3.2.5 National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)

ISGF has worked with various stakeholders in finalization of Indian Standards for Smart Meters

(IS 16444 and IS 15959) which was published by Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS). Working with

BIS in formulation of various Standards related to other smart grid domains

ISGF contributed actively in the formulation of technical specifications of smart meters and

functional requirements of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for CEA

ISGF is part of advisory committees of following State Electricity Regulatory Commissions

• Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission

• Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission

• Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

ISGF, in association with NCIIPC, has devised a framework for assessing the Cyber Security

Readiness of electric utilities to protect against cyber threats. Assessed 7 utilities using this

survey tool. The top 10 findings and recommendations have been submitted to Ministry of

Power, which has been circulated to all Power Utilities in India for compliance

ISGF has worked with NITI Aayog for development of India Energy Security Scenarios 2047

(IESS 2047) versions 1 and 2


1. Need for Allocating a Frequency Band for Power Line Carrier Communications

2. Leveraging Social Media By Electric Utilities For Effective Customer Engagement

Abstract

Interoperability in smart metering is an issue that can impede large scale deployment. However, a pragmatic approach can easily lead to seamless operation of smart meters. One option is to choose a long-term rate contract with select meter vendors whose meters are inter-operable; and that will ensure meters are provided by the same manufacturer(s) at a low cost for future customers added to the AMI network. Another solution is to first choose the communication technology and then select the meter manufacturer/s. Utilities can also opt for third-party certification that will guarantee Device-Level interoperability. If all of the above options are not possible, a Utility may install multiple Head End Systems interfacing with a common Meter Data Management System, thereby enabling System-Level interoperability.

3. Interoperability in Smart Metering

3.3 Knowledge Dissemination


3.3.1 ISGF White Papers and Research Reports

Abstract

The objective of this report is to present a study of Power Line Communications (PLC) focussing on global standards and frequency band allocations. Some of the challenges pertaining to India in the adoption of PLC technology are also mentioned. This report was sent to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) which may consider the findings and recommendations mentioned in this report while allocating frequency bands for PLC.

Website Link: http://indiasmartgrid.org/displayreport.php?id=14

Impact: Knowledge dissemination amongst wide range of stakeholders

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to highlight the advantages social media can provide for electric utilities for better communication with their customers. About 500 million people in India are expected to get connected to the internet by 2018 and majority of them will use social media which can be leveraged by utilities for directly reaching out to provide outage information, updates on service restoration, new tariff plans, billing and collection alerts, receiving feedback and several other useful tips and updates. Social media is a fast-growing interaction channel between the customer and the industry. Electric Utilities being an integral part of daily life, it is imperative for them to have a strong presence on social media.


Impact: Utilities in India have started leveraging Social Media for customer engagement. BESCOM has engaged the services of ISGF for building their social media platforms.

2. Leveraging Social Media by Electric Utilities for Effective Customer Engagement

Abstract

The prime users of Power Line Carrier (PLC) communications, the electric utilities, are keen to use the power lines for communications for automating their operations. The fact that PLC communication uses the existing infrastructure, that is, the power lines, strengthens their case. Transmission utilities have been using PLC technologies since the past few decades, however, now the distribution companies are starting to use the power lines for smart grid applications primarily for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA). Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL) and Reliance Energy have successfully tested PLC technology on their distribution grids. This White Paper explains the objective, scope, list of parameters exchanged and reliability of the major PLC pilots undertaken in India so far.

Website Link: http://bit.ly/2ch5GCw

Impact: Knowledge Dissemination amongst wide range of stakeholders.

Abstract

Although the Smart Metering or Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is being rolled out by electric utilities worldwide, the last mile connectivity continues to haunt the efficiency as well as the rollout programs in many countries. The widely adopted communication architectures deployed in AMI projects involve RF/PLC/BPL for last mile connection from a Data Concentrator Unit (DCU) to a group of meters; and the DCUs transmit the data to the utility's sever on the


4. Electric Vehicles: A Sustainable Solution To Air Pollution In Delhi

5. Case Studies on Power LineCarrier Communication Implementation in India

6. Next Generation Smart Metering – IP Metering



Impact: Created awareness amongst stakeholders to transcend the barriers of interoperability in smart metering.

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to highlight the relevance of electric vehicles (EVs) in reducing air pollution in cities and their significant environmental benefits. The paper recommends phased approach for rollout of EVs in Delhi on fast track. The same approach could be adopted in other cities in India and overseas as well.

Website L ink: http://indiasmartgr id.org/reports/ISGF-Electric%20Vehicles%20for%20Delhi-%20Final.pdf

Impact: Interministerial task force established (Ministry of Power (MoP), Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)) for fast tracking policy and standards enablement for Electric Vehicle adoption in India.

Abstract

The Smart Cities Mission has triggered the planning and designing of

100 Smart Cities in the country and it is expected that by 2030 more

than 40% of India's population will live in urban areas. Using Smart

Grids as anchor infrastructure to build Smart Cities in India make

sense given the need for modernizing the electricity distribution

system to provide 24x7 supply of quality power to all. Compelling

business cases are available for investment in smart grid

technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce system

losses. Smart Grid is essential to integrate renewable energy

resources on to the grid and green energy is a key element for Smart

Cities and their sustainable future. This paper describes how Smart

Grid assets can be leveraged to build Smarter Cities at marginal cost

by extending the automation, IT and communication infrastructure

of the Smart Grids to other infrastructure and services domains in a

city.


Impact: The concept of Smart Grid as anchor infrastructure for

Smart Cities is gaining momentum. IEEE has launched a new event

in 2016 "Smart Grids for Smart Cities (SG4SC)"


7. Leveraging Smart Grid Assets For Building Smarter Cities At Marginal Cost


wide area network – GPRS/fiber networks. This architecture evolved over the past ten years particularly because early mover utilities wanted dedicated communication network which they could control. Now that most buildings and campuses (even in smaller towns in developing countries) have broadband internet connections, utilities can leverage the existing communication infrastructure for AMI. The meters may be directly connected to internet on Wi-Fi in homes/buildings/factories/ commercial centres/campuses etc. Once meters are connected to the internet, the meter data can be aggregated on a server anywhere – in utilities' control room or on the cloud. This White Paper describes ISGF vision for the next generation of smart metering using internet – the era of IP Metering that would reduce the total cost of ownership and provide excellent last mile connectivity.

Website Link: http://indiasmartgrid.org/reports/ISGF%20White% 20Paper%20on%20Next%20Generation%20Smart%20Metering%20-%20IP%20Metering.pdf

Impact: Generated interest worldwide on WiFi as a communication solution for AMI. ISGF was invited to present this concept at ISGAN workshop, IEEE Transactive Energy Systems Conference and several other international forums.

3.3.2 India Smart Grid Knowledge Portal (ISGKP)

3.3.3 Smart Grid Bulletins

3.3.4 Smart Grid Films

ISGKP in an online knowledge portal of ISGF under domain name www.indiasmartgrid.org. ISGKP is one of the most popular portals for all the updates and news about Indian Smart Grid Sector. ISGKP covers latest News from the various sectors, Events, Conferences, Webinars, Updates on Smart Grid Pilot projects, Updates on Smart Technology projects, ISGF Whitepapers, ISGF Smart Grid monthly Bulletins, ISGF Reports, ISGF Presentations, Job opportunity at ISGF and its members, Training Programs and Workshops by ISGF and its members and various other updates about the activities of ISGF. ISGKP is visited by several thousand monthly visitors from across the globe.

ISGF Smart Grid Bulletin is a monthly Newsletter. About 2,500 copies are circulated to key decision makers in Indian power sector in print; and more than 55,000 electronic copies are circulated to professionals around the world. ISGF Smart Grid Bulletin covers key achievements and highlights of Smart Grid developments around the world, Key appointments and transfers, Smart Grid technology and project updates, Updates of Smart Grid Pilot Project in India, Smart Grid Events and announcement of all the training programs, workshops, competitions and conferences conducted by ISGF.

During the year, ISGF produced two educational films which are screened often at workshops and conferences:

1. Film on Implementation of Smart Grids in India: 7 Minutes

A short Film by India Smart Grid Forum on Smart Grid implementation in India showcasing the Benefits of Smart Grids, Vision of Govt. of India, 24 X 7 power supply to consumers etc.

Link of Movie: https://youtu.be/WoNUf6h6Wh8

2. Film on Future of Transportation : 6 Minutes

The world of transportation is about to see a big revolution - both personal as well as mass transportation. Autonomous or self-Driving vehicles, Flying Cars, Hyper loops, Passenger Drones, Personal Jet Packs and Hover bikes are fast nearing realities. Possibilities are numerous, but what would prove to be commercially and logistically viable and commonly adopted by all stakeholders is difficult to predict now.

Link of Movie: https://youtu.be/ETpXydVmSfo



4. Training Programs

ISGF has been conducting Training and Capacity Building Programs for various stakeholders in the field of

Smart Grids. Some of our key programs are aimed to train middle and senior level officers of Utilities

and Electricity Regulatory Commissions, Students, Academia and Industry:

1. Foundation Course on Smart Grids (Duration – 3 days; Conducted 2 times during the year)

2. Cyber Security for Power Systems (Duration- 3 days; Conducted 3 times during the year)

3. Certificate Course on Smart Grids (Duration – 10 Weeks; Conducted once during the year)

4. Smart Grid Bootcamp (Duration – 1 day; Conducted 6 times during the year)

5. Smart Grid Workshops for Regulators and Other Stakeholders - Supported by Shakti Sustainable

Energy Foundation (Duration - 4 days; under development)

4.1 Smart Grid Foundation Course

During 2015-16 ISGF in association with The

Energy and Resources Institute (TERI),

two Foundations Courses on Smart

Grids. The aim of these courses is to help the

participants to understand the relevance of

smart grids, its potential and challenges, and

enable them to play a critical role in the Smart

Grid development in their organisations. Half

day lab/site visit is also included in this

program to provide the participants with

exposure to the practical aspects of smart grids and its components. This course provided the

participants a platform for technology discussions with experienced industry experts on various aspects

of Smart Grids. The program is designed for Engineers and Managers responsible for the operation and

maintenance of power generation systems, transmission systems, distribution systems, power system

planners, consultants, industry professionals, policy makers, entrepreneurs and financial institutions,

etc. About 150 Smart Grid Professionals were trained during the foundation courses.

has

organized

4.2 Cyber Security Workshops for Power SystemsISGF, in association with the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC) and

VJTI, Mumbai has conducted Three Workshops on Cyber Security for Power Systems during the year 2015-

16 for providing training in the field of Cyber Security. The topics covered in this workshop are Smart Grid

Projects, Cyber Security for Critical Infrastructure, Threats and Attacks on Smart Grids, Cyber Security

Framework for Smart Grids (Design and Implementation), Smart Grid Communications, Network and

Information Security, Building Cyber Attack Resilience, Cyber Security Audit and Assessment, and ISGF-

NCIIPC Cyber Security Assessment Project for the Indian Power sector. The faculty for this workshop



included experts from the Government, Industry and leading Research & Development organisations in

India. These workshops have had participation from Utilities, Industry, Research & Development

organisations and technology enthusiasts. More than 200 Engineers have undertaken the course so far.

4.3 Certificate Course on Smart Grids

ISGF along with VJTI has developed a Certificate Couse on

Smart Grids (CCSG) of 10 weeks duration. This is a full time

course and has been developed as a unique and first-of-a-kind

program on Smart Grids with an aim to prepare utility

engineers, industry executives and fresh graduates to

understand the nuances of smart grid technologies,

arch i tectures , s tandards, bus iness models and

implementation experiences of past projects. This program

not only covers the foundations of the Smart Grids but also

adds a practical flavour by deep diving into the details of

core challenges that need to be addressed on various

dimensions of it including field visits. The first batch of CCSG

was conducted from Sept – Dec 2015.

4.4 Smart Grid Boot Camps

ISGF conducted Smart Grid Bootcamps for Engineering Students and C-Level Executives in various

cities in India as a one-day orientation program to comprehensively cover Smart Grid technologies

and industry trends. ISGF has trained around 500 participants through these bootcamps during the

year 2015-16.

4.5 Smart Grids Workshops for Regulators

ISGF organized a series of workshops on Smart Grids for Regulators and Utilities of various states in

India, in association with Central Electricity Authority of India. The aim of these workshops was to

increase awareness of the State Regulators on Smart Grid Technology and its benefits. Total of 9



workshops were organized covering all 5 regions in India (Western, Eastern Southern, Northern and

North Eastern regions). Approximately 400+ senior officers from regulatory commissions, utilities and

government participated in workshops.

4.6 Customer Education Programs

The success of the Smart Grid projects will depend on the active co-operation of the customers and their proactive role in managing their energy use. One of the basic building blocks in all smart grid projects is Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) which requires replacement of the existing meters at the customer premise with a smart meter. Therefore, a key aspect in successful Smart Grid deployment is to design and implement an effective Customer Education Program at an early stage of the project. Customers need to be educated on the benefits to them and society at large. Customers may have a number of understandable concerns about the Smart Grids and smart meters, in particular. Furthermore, to gain customer support and active participation, there is a need to create a positive customer experience at all stages of technology deployment.

For this purpose, a comprehensive outreach program geared towards explaining the long-term value of the Smart Grids needs to be initiated well in advance of smart meter installation. The most important benefit of a smart grid to customer is availability of quality power at affordable cost. The Smart Grid will help faster restoration of the grid in case of faults or disturbances. Smarter systems will help integration of renewable energy to the grid and Time of Use (ToU) tariff will offer choice to customers to reduce the electricity consumption during peak hours which will bring considerable savings in their bills.

By deploying Smart Microgrids and encouraging distributed generation, power will be accessible to the remote areas as well. In India there are several states where AT&C losses are more than 25%. The cost of electricity thus lost in the system is added to the tariff and borne by all the paying customers now. Smart Grids will give better visibility of where the losses are occurring and technical losses can be reduced through appropriate technical measures and commercial losses can be arrested through management actions. All these will benefit the customers immensely.

For Smart Grid to succeed and to completely realize the potential, customers have to be engaged from start to finish. Customers need to be conveyed the benefits associated with Smart Grid deployment – the utility plans to provide safe, reliable, responsive and environmentally sustainable services. Customers covered under Smart Grid projects will see many benefits from the new technologies in the coming years, including the ability to lower energy bills by controlling energy use.

ISGF has designed customer education program for Panipat Smart Grid pilot project in Haryana.



5. Advisory Services

5.1 Smart Grid Roadmap

India Smart Grid Forum is preparing Smart Grid Roadmap for Bangalore

Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM). Smart Grid Roadmap would be a

strategic plan that would outline activities BESCOM may undertake over

20 years to achieve stated goals and its expected outcomes. The

roadmap is also drafted in alignment with the on-going programs such as

IPDS and DDUGJY and builds on the assets being created under these

programs and other existing systems in a manner that would complement

each other.

5.2 Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) Assessment

Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) is a management tool that provides a common language and

framework for defining key elements of smart grid transformation and helping utilities develop a

programmatic approach and track their progress. The SGMM was founded by utilities for utilities. In

September 2010, Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) published V1.1 of

the Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM). This version of the model was pilot tested with more than 100

utilities world wide to ensure the quality and usability of the tool.

ISGF has conducted the SGMM workshop along with its member Accenture for BESCOM which will

assist for preparation of Smart Grid Roadmap. The SGMM Navigation is a structured approach to

applying the SGMM tools through a facilitated workshop process. The SGMM can help utilities plan

smart grid implementation, prioritize options, and measure progress. A certified SGMM Navigator

works with the utilities' smart grid team to complete the SGMM assessment on a consensus basis –

promoting valuable internal discussion of current status and shared objectives.



5.3 Project Feasibility Studies

5.4 Smart City Projects

5.5 Social Media for Utilities

ISGF has prepared the feasibility report for the Tumakuru, Tirunelveli and Goa Smart Grid projects.

“Smart Grids can be an anchor infrastructure for the Smart City. This is what ISGF has been

advocating!”

ISGF published the White Paper “Leveraging Smart Grid Assets for Building Smart Cities at Marginal

Cost”. The key concept proposed is to consider smart grid as the anchor infrastructure and some of

the automation and IT systems of smart grids to be extended to other infrastructure domains such as

water distribution, gas distribution, traffic and security etc; extending the billing, collection and

customer care systems to other domains etc at marginal cost.

All state owned electricity distribution companies (Discoms) in India are implementing a set of basic IT

and automation solutions under the on-going R-APDRP/IPDS schemes of the Ministry of Power. Some of

the digital assets created under this program that already cover 1411 towns can be leveraged to build

smarter cities at marginal cost. List of digital assets of smart grids that can be leveraged for smart city

are:

1. GIS Map of the Towns

2. Billing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

3. SCADA/DMS Systems

4. Common Command and Control Centre

5. Outage Management Systems (OMS) and Mobile Workforce Management (MWFM)

6. IT Network, Data Centre and Disaster Recovery Centre

Internet has become the gateway to the world. Presently, with 205

million users, India has the third largest number of internet users in

the world and with Government of India's Digital India initiative,

internet users in India are expected to grow to 500 million by 2018.

With mobile phones becoming a must-have accessory (India has 930

million cell phone users), internet at the touch of a button is very

much a reality. One can buy and sell just about anything on the

internet - the possibilities are endless! Young India is very technology

savvy, while the rest is fast discovering the power of the internet.

The Government of India is pursuing an ambitious program to build a broadband highway connecting

250,000 villages across the country in the next three years. With that rural India is also going to

witness a large part of its population actively using social media platforms.



For a power utility, call centre has traditionally been the single touch-point with their customers. For

utilities to be able to cope with the changing times and start excelling in their energy delivery, the

customer service models are undergoing a paradigm shift. A large number of electric utilities in the US

are already using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter etc., to connect with their customers,

issue outbound communications, track customer complaints and queries etc. They are also being used

as effective mediums for promoting energy efficiency measures, imparting safety tips and proper

usage of domestic appliances, influencing customer behaviour and forging positive customer

relationships particularly during power outages and storm recovery efforts. However reports indicate

that 48 percent of U.S. customers believe companies need to do a better job of integrating their

online and offline experiences, and over 50 percent of people surveyed in 2014 believed that local

utilities should harness the real-time communications of various social media channels to share

information. As of now, however, less than one percent of customers currently follow their local

utilities on Twitter, but the numbers are fast increasing.

Utilities can provide better services by integrating social media in their outage management,

crisis/disaster handling, billing and collection and other customer related issues. In addition social

media can be a platform for promotion of clean energy, DSM/DR activities, tariff plans, electric

vehicle usage etc. It can also prove as an effective tool for branding and promotion of good will.

As customers flock to social media to connect and interact with businesses, customer centricity has

never been more essential or immediate. For utilities, understanding the benefits of social media and

building an engaging presence has become a business imperative.

Proposed amendments to the Electricity Act 2003 envisage separation of Carriage and Content which

will herald an era of retail competition in electricity supply business and effective real time

interaction and engagement with customers will be imperative for business continuity and growth –

social media can play vital role here.



India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) is assisting Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) for building

effective social media presence and its maintenance. The intent of this project is to deliver a

complete social media solution designed to improve customer satisfaction and engagement.

6. Events & Workshop

6.1 India Smart Grid Week 2016

INDIA SMART GRID WEEK (ISGW 2016) was the second edition of the Conference cum Exhibition on

Smart Grids and Smart Cities, organized by India Smart Grid Forum from 15-19 March 2016 at

Manekshaw Centre, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, India.

ISGW 2016 was planned as a Conference and Exhibition that brought together India's leading

Electricity Utilities, Policy Makers, Regulators, Investors and world's top-notch Smart Grid and Smart

City Experts and Researchers to discuss trends, share best practices and showcase next generation

technologies and products. More than 1500 delegates and 100+ Exhibitors had arrived to participate

in the Conference and Exhibition. ISGW 2016 provided a unique platform to network with senior

government officials, utility executives, regulators and policy makers.



Glimpses of ISGW 2016 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi

6.2 India - US Smart Grid Workshops

First US-India Smart Grid Workshop, sponsored by US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in thassociation with ISGF, was held on 9 December 2014 in San Francisco. The workshop and site visits

were organized with an aim to assist Indian utilities to address their growing power needs through a

better understanding of US grid modernization, demand side management, and renewable energy

integration technologies, as well as the policies, best practices and financing mechanisms to support

project deployment. The workshop was attended by several US companies interested in the Smart

Grid business opportunities in India. A follow-up workshop was also held in Bangalore in India on 2

March, 2015 to further highlight US Smart Grid technologies and best practices including the key

findings from current USTDA Smart Grid grant programs in India.

6.3 India-EU Smart Grid Workshops

ISGF, European Commission (DG ENERGY) and the European Union Delegation in Delhi have been

jointly organizing a series of Smart Grid Workshops in India and Europe. The first of this series was

held in Nice, France on 11 – 12 June 2015. The event was hosted by ERDF, France. Senior officers

from European Commission, ERDF, many other European Utilities and top technical companies and a

select group of policy makers and officials from utilities and industries from India participated in the

workshop.

During this workshop experience from various Smart Grids demonstrators in Europe in the

development and deployment of smart grid technologies have been shared. The first results and

feedback from demonstrators promoted active debates on technical and market-related topics, while

the field visits to Nice Grid project which is part of GRID4EU provided illustration of cutting-edge

technologies for distribution grid stabilization with distributed generation implemented at large

scale.

The presentations from Indian speakers highlighted the huge potential for Smart Grids deployment in

India, with large grid extension and strengthening programs (300 million consumers to be connected

by 2019) and remarkable targets in terms of Renewable Energy integration (Target of 175 GW of

Renewable Energy in India by 2022). In this context, ISGF emphasized the need for training and

capacity building for all the sectors involved in this transformation, including utilities, regulatory

commissions and policy makers. From the European side, MatthieuCraye (Office of DG ENERGY,

European Commission) outlined the European Union targets, known as the "20-20-20" targets setting



three key objectives for 2020 (20% reduction in EU greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels; raising

the share of EU energy consumption produced from renewable resources to 20%; 20% improvement in

the EU's energy efficiency).

Second EU-India Smart Grids workshop was held in November 2015 in Vienna on the side line of

European Utilities Week 2015.

The first India Canada Smart Grid Workshop was held thon 18 March 2016 at India Smart Grid Week 2016 in

New Delhi. The workshop was organized to discuss and

learn about the grid system in Canada, the market,

opportunities and collaborations for projects that can

take place with the systems and technologies being

practised in Canada. The workshop aimed to bring the

senior level spokespersons from utilities in India as well as technology companies, research institutions

and universities from Canada at a common platform.

The first India Sweden Smart Grid workshop was held at India Smart Grid Week 2016 on 18 March,

2016 in New Delhi. This workshop was aimed to bring various senior level spokespersons from Sweden

& Indian utilities at a common platform to review the present scenarios and work jointly to undertake

smart grid projects in best possible manner in India.

6.4 First India – Canada Smart Grid Workshop

6.5 First India – Sweden Smart Grid Workshop



7. Collaborations

7.1 Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP)

ISGF has signed an MoU with Smart Grid Inter Operability Panel (SGIP) with the

objective to enhance the coordination between SGIP and ISGF for the Architecture

and Interoperability Standards development efforts.

SGIP orchestrates the work behind the power grid modernization. SGIP was established to identify

technical and interoperability standards harmonization that accelerate modernization of the electric

grid.

7.2 Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)

ISGF and GBCI signed an MoU which sets forth the principles, intent, and scope of the

cooperation between both the organisations to collaborate on sustainable power market

transformation in India and Southeast Asia. The objectives of ISGF and GBCI under this

cooperation are to promote sound and rigorous sustainable power system standards in

India and Southeast Asia.

GBCI is a fully owned subsidiary of GBCI, a USA based non-profit organization that owns the PEER

Rating System (“PEER”) and promotes the certification of PEER for sustainable power systems

performance globally. Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) is a dynamic, adaptive

rating process designed to measure and improve sustainable power system performance. The PEER

program provides a set of criteria for guiding design, and assessing the performance of sustainable

electric grids. The program is designed to arm electricity professionals with key performance

outcomes, capabilities, design considerations, metrics and examples of best practices that will

enhance customer satisfaction.

7.3 Global Smart Grid Federation (GSGF)

ISGF was instrumental in formation of a Working Group on Cyber Security

under the Global Smart Grid Federation (GSGF) which is chaired by one of

our experts (Dr. Shailendra Fuloria). The objective of this working group is to

publish reports containing best practices, current scenarios and the level of

maturity of the implementing cyber security for utilities. ISGF is a founding member of GSGF, an

umbrella level organization comprising of Smart Grid Forums from 15 countries.



7.6 Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation

7.7 Smart Grid Canada

ISGF is designing a course for trainings of electricity regulators and other

stakeholders in Smart Grids with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy

Foundation.

ISGF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Advanced Energy

Centre and Smart Grid Canada. As part of this agreement, Smart Grid

Canada and the Centre will conduct regular Knowledge Exchanges.

Specifically, the Centre will work with ISGF to inform its partner community of best practices and

lessons learned with engaging customers in transforming the electricity sector. This agreement

establishes a working relationship committed to bringing innovative energy solutions to market and to

stimulate energy sector investment, business growth and economic development in Ontario and India.

7.4 Wi-SUN

The Wi-SUN Alliance has collaborated with India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) to

accelerate deployment of standards-based, scalable and interoperable

wireless communications for smart grids and smart cities in India. Wi-SUN

and ISGF will work together on compliance and interoperability programs as

well as to promote the benefits of certified, interoperable products to the utility industry,

government and regulators. Both parties may also collaborate on key industry events, activities and

publications that will promote the growth of the smart grid.

7.5 Open ADR

ISGF has signed an MoU with OpenADR Alliance that fosters the

development, adoption and compliance of the Automated Demand

Response System standards through collaboration, education, training,

testing and certification.



7.8 Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

ISGF in collaboration with VJTI is working on the development of SCADA Cyber

Physical System Test Bench. The main purpose of this test bench is to perform

study on risk evaluation and mitigation framework for critical infrastructure and

industrial control systems.

Objectives:

• Study the attacks on industrial control system for energy, oil & gas and water distribution networks

• Study vulnerability of substation communication network in smart grid environment

• Demonstrates all aspects of interoperability issues in substation automation

• Design and implementation of a SCADA test bed for use in security evaluation, testing, and simulations

• Exploring the possibilities of control on the basis of cloud services and evaluating its security

• Implementation of cyber-attacks on industrial control systems such as packet loss, Denial of service (DoS) attack, false data injection, fake fault in GOOSE messaging, GPS spoofing etc.



8. Competitions

8.1 Innothon

8.2 Hackathon

The electric grid is on the threshold of a paradigm shift – after 100 years of focus on centralized power generation and creation of massive electric grids that span the globe, the shift is now towards de-centralized generation. In the past 5 years, the picture of the grid has changed dramatically in many geographies. With the increasing share of generation resources being added at the distribution end, the traditional boundaries between generation, transmission and distribution are fast disappearing. With consumers becoming 'prosumers', the grid that is built for one-way flow of electricity is now experiencing bi-directional flow of electrons, revenue and data. Large fleets of Electric Vehicles that will soon be able to aggregate as virtual power plants which could support short-term supply-demand, balancing will make the grid even more dynamic and complex. For many such applications, cross cutting issues such as communications, cyber security, data analytics, business models, policies and regulations will be of high importance. India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) in association with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) conducted an INNO-THON as part of India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) 2016 for inviting innovative ideas that could transform the power sector.

More than 100 Students, Researchers, Utilities and Technology Enthusiasts participated in the event. Challenge was to showcase an innovative and ground-breaking concept via a hardware model, concept note, a software tool etc.

Prize: Winner got an award of INR 1,00,000 and Certificate for Championing the Event. First and Second-runners-up received attractive cash prizes and all participants received Certificate of Participation.

Protection of the critical infrastructure is the primary objective of any nation and the power sector assumes top priority as all other sectors depend directly and indirectly on the power sector. With the



As a part of ISGW, ISGF along with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, hosts three competitions: Appathon, Innothon and Hackathon. These competitions are aimed to engage Students, Professionals, Researchers, Utilities, Industry and Technology Enthusiasts to develop innovative solutions for smart city, smart grid challenges. The first edition of ISGW Competitions was held in March 2016, and had 156 participants from 34 colleges and organizations. 47 smart ideas and solutions were generated through 7118 hours of efforts spent over 2 days. INR 6.25 Lakhs cash prizes were distributed to 9 winning teams along with 12 consolation prizes serving as encouragement for their innovative contributions.

convergence of electrical technologies, information technologies and operational technologies in a smart grid, security of Control Systems has become extremely important. Since physical assets are associated with the cyber space of a utility, cyber – physical security completely defines the security paradigm of a utility. This dependency of the physical assets on the cyber assets (and vice versa), is prompting electric utilities to build resiliency and robustness into their grids. Gone are those days when few were interested in hacking electric grids. Today knowledge about Industrial Control Systems (ICS) is widely distributed and many attacks have been launched on ICS. India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) in partnership with National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Center (NCIIPC) and Veer mata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) conducted a HACKATHON as part of India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) 2016.

More than 50 Students, Researchers, Utilities and Technology Enthusiasts participated in the event. Challenge was to Capture the Flag (CTF) which involved participants to hack into a SCADA system, toggle a switch and exit the system.

Winner got an award of INR 2,00,000 and Certificate for Championing the Event. First and Second-runners-up received attractive cash prizes while all participants received Certificate of Participation.

With more and more Information Technology being infused in the electricity grid, the reliance on software applications for seamless operation of the power sector is ever-increasing. Utilities and customers are becoming more inclined towards using smart phone apps and hence remain always connected to the events. ISGF in association with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) conducted an APP-ATHON as part of India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) 2016 for developing innovative Apps for Smart Grid and Smart City applications.

More than 50 Students, Researchers, Utilities and Technology Enthusiasts participated in the event. Challenge was to create a Smart Phone App that will be useful for electric, water and gas utilities and their customers, smart city administration, transport, security, health, sanitation, education etc.

Winner got an award of INR 1,00,000 and Certificate for Championing the Event. First and Second-runners-up received attractive cash prizes while all participants received Certificate of Participation.

8.3 Appathon



Prize Distribution ceremony to the winners of competitions during ISGW 2016 Gala Dinner

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