Active Distribution Networks: Canadian Example ProjectsCanadian
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OverviewOverview
BackgroundBackgroundActive distribution networks – integration of DER and distribution automationof DER and distribution automationCanadian context
Utility projectsUtility projectsNatural Resources Canada initiativesStandardization activitiesStandardization activitiesSummary
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Power Systems in CanadaPower Systems in Canada
Electricity – provincial jurisdictionElectricity provincial jurisdictionMix of deregulated and vertically integrated companiesProvincially owned: BC Hydro Sask PowerProvincially owned: BC Hydro, Sask Power, Manitoba Hydro, Hydro-Quebec, NLHCompetitive markets: Alberta, Ontario
Active distribution network driversActive distribution network driversSmart meter initiativesConservationReliabilityAgeing infrastructure – grid modernizationDER – feed-in tariffs e g Standard Offer Program
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DER feed in tariffs, e.g. Standard Offer Program
Canadian Utility ProjectsCanadian Utility Projects
ADA technologies being implementedADA technologies being implementedAMR, AMIFast reconfiguration – S&C IntelliTeam productsFault locating technologiesFault locating technologiesVoltage reduction schemesRemote monitoringPlanned islanding
Initiatives: Ontario Smart Grid Forum, CEATI Taskforce on Smart Grid dedicated spectrumTaskforce on Smart Grid, dedicated spectrum Utility examples: Hydro-Québec, Toronto Hydro, Hydro One, ENMAX, BC Hydro
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Ontario Smart Grid ForumOntario Smart Grid Forum
ParticipationParticipationLed by IESOUtilities, suppliers, government
ObjectivesObjectivesDevelop a high level vision of Ontario Smart GridEducate industry leaders on drivers, technologies, and opportunitiesopportunitiesIdentify enablers and barriers
OutputsReport on findings and recommendationsWebsite: http://www.theimo.com/imoweb/marketsandprograms/smart grid asp
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CEATI Smart Grid Working GroupCEATI Smart Grid Working Group
Centre for Energy Advancement throughCentre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) InternationalObjectives
Definition of Smart GridDefinition of Smart GridAction plan for development of the Smart GridIdentify technology gapsS f l t t i f i l t ti f th S t G idSuccessful strategies for implementation of the Smart Grid
StatusInitial teleconference – Aug. 2008Kick-off meeting – Nov. 2008
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Utilities Telecom Council (UTC) Canada Crequest dedicated CI spectrum
Spearheaded by 5 Canadian utilitiesp yIntelligent grid: energy conservation, station security, distribution automation, real time outage management, new power generation (small distributed facilities).Rural networks requires spectrum with good propagationRural networks requires spectrum with good propagation700 MHz range comes with a premium
Industry Canada proposalConsultation process Gazette Notice SMSE 008 08:Consultation process – Gazette Notice SMSE-008-08: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08972e.html30 MHz contiguous frequency block in the 1.8 GHz bandrelax the SRSP (Standard Radio System Plans) 301 7 torelax the SRSP (Standard Radio System Plans) 301.7 to accommodate point-to-multipoint topologies
Widely supported by respondents
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Hydro-Quebec PlanAdvanced Distribution Automation
TechnologiesTechnologies
Advanced Distribution AutomationSource: G. Simard, HQ Distribution
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Business needs
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DataVoltagesLoad currents
FunctionalitiesVoltage controlOptimised load flow Improving
reliabilityReduce costsEnergy efficiencyCustomer
Load currentsFault currentsTemperatureOperations
Optimised load flowFault locationEquipment failuredetection
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Customer satisfaction…
pmonitoring Power Quality
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ENMAX – IntelliTEAM II – A Distributed Control SystemControl System
Team StructureA team consists of a line segmentA team consists of a line segment bounded by intelligent switchesSwitches can belong to one or two teamsA team may have may have from one to eight switches
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gTeams are building blocksInterconnected teams form a self-healing electrical network
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healing electrical network
Source: Dean Craig, ENMAX
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NRCan - Grid Integration ProgramNRCan Grid Integration Program
Role of governmental labRole of governmental labAddress technical and regulatory barriers to DG Provide much needed research support to many distribution companiesCoordinate collaboration nationally and internationallyy
Relevant projects (2007 – 2011)Active distribution networksModeling, simulation and validation of DERCommunication and DER standards support
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Test FacilitiesLow voltage test facility (CETC-V):
Multiple inverters and interconnection testing
120-kVA, 3ph Grid simulator5kW/15kW Solar Simulator
Medium voltage test facility (IREQ-HQ):
SimulatorAdjustable RLC loads
Medium voltage test facility (IREQ-HQ):Distribution automation network testing
A radial 25-kV feeder (20 poles, 370m)300-kW, 600 V, resistive, inductive and motor loads
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motor loadsPower quality meters
DA / DER Standards DevelopmentDA / DER Standards Development
IEC TC 57 – Extension of IEC 61850IEC TC 57 Extension of IEC 61850WG 17 – object models for DERCommon information models (CIM) for distribution automationautomationInteroperability (near-term), Plug-and-play (long-term)
IEEE 1547 seriesIEEE 1547 2 Application guideIEEE 1547.2 – Application guideIEEE 1547.3 – Communication modelsIEEE P1547.4 – Design and operation of DER IslandsIEEE P1547 6 DG in meshed/spot networksIEEE P1547.6 – DG in meshed/spot networks
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SummarySummary
Two technology pushesTwo technology pushesDER – policy drivenADA – utility efforts to modernize the grid
I d i t ti d dImproved integration neededSupport utilities in DER integration – pilots and demonstration, regulatory, standardsLeverage information communication technology investments
NRCan project activities: Active distribution Ca p oject act t es ct e d st but onetworks, modeling tools, communications, and support for harmonization of standards
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