Mark McGranaghan EPRI

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKSHOP

Crystal City, VA September 24, 2012

Distribution System Research Priorities

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The Power System Roadmaps start with a Vision

Future Power System will require new technologies, infrastructure, and control systems

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R&D Roadmaps – Coordination is Critical

Roadmaps are living documents

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Developing the next generation grid

• Industry needs new technologies, communication protocols, and information management methods – More variable generation sources and

controllable loads – Aging infrastructure

• Functional requirements, interoperability, and cyber security standards still evolving

• Holistic view needed: – Transmission – Distribution – End-use

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Smart Grid – Top R&D Challenges

1. Standards and Interoperability 2. Communications Technology 3. System Architecture, Integration and Next Generation Energy Management

Systems 4. Security and Privacy

5. Bulk Renewable Generation and Distributed Energy Resource Integration

6. Advanced Data Management, Analysis and Visualization (Including Wide Area)

7. Model-Based Management and Planning of the Grid 8. Smart Grid Cost Benefit Analysis 9. Customer Integration Strategies including Behavior, Communications and

Automation

10. Advanced Technology Development and Assessments including Power Electronics, Energy Storage and Sensors

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Board Results – Fall 2011

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Key Challenges for Discussion

Monitoring, Sensors, and Data

Distributed Controls Integration

Challenges and R&D Needs Cut Across All Levels of the Grid

Model Based Management

Architecture and Interoperability

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The Challenge of Integrating Renewables – Flexibility

Smart Appliances

Renewable Generation

Distributed Energy Storage

Electric Vehicles

DMS and EMS Integration

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Integrating the Customer – Opportunity and Challenge

Customer engagement is critical!

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The Imperative for Grid Modernization

Reliability Assurance with an Aging Infrastructure

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Using UAVs for damage assessment

Enabling the field workforce

Integrating OMS and GIS with AMI systems

Next Generation Technologies – Improving Grid Resiliency

Leverage Damage Assessment Technology with Integrated Operational and Asset Information for Improved Response

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Survivability – Also Opportunities on the Customer Side

EV Power Source

PV+Storage+LED Traffic Lights

Micro Grid

Solar Chargers for Cell Phones

Continuation of Essential Missions even after the Grid has Failed Courtesy: Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center (CEIC).

Courtesy: Nissan

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Coordinating R&D with Demonstrations and Deployments

Technology Assessments

Communication Infrastructure

Information Systems Integration

Security

Communications and IT Applications and Technology

New Technologies

New Applications and Systems

Demonstrations

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Cost/Benefit Assessment - Justifying the Investment

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SafetyEnviromentCapacityReduced CostPower QualityQuality of LifeSecurityReliability

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Together…Shaping the Future of Electricity