Smart Grid

Utility
Sectors	Utility
Contact	Pete Tseronis
Topics	Communications Networks Interfacing with City Services and Utilities Smart Grid Smart Lighting Smart Waste Smart Water Understanding Utility IoT and Smart Cities Financing Best Practices
Activities Digital Twin: Buildings As Batteries An innovative approach to digital twins that enables decentralization of power grids at unprecedented speed and scale. Gyeonggi Provincial virtual power plant in Gyeonggi Open Platform for Smart city This is a project concept which is to create citizen-led, decentralized, local energy-based society that builds foundations on which the distributed resources (ESS, solar power) in the region that can proliferate profitable models which citizens invest, own, trade and operate. This is to create an urban energy storage based on the optimal ESS (energy storage) introduction feasibility analysis in accordance with Energy usage analysis (big data). This project intends to revitalize the energy production distribution resources through citizen-led photovoltaic power generation by developing photovoltaic energy on rooftop of the buildings along with development of photovoltaic energy in rural areas. It intends to create power trading ecosystem that utilize distributed resources such as energy management efficiency by utilizing energy use analysis and citizen-led photovoltaic prosumer. Low Carbon Island and Smart Bay Project Penghu County is located on the central point of Taiwan Strait. The population of Penghu is 103, 000 in 2017 and there are about 1 million tourists visit Penghu per year. Since 2011 Penghu implemented the Low Carbon Island project and now will start the following second phase from 2018 to 2021. This project includes solar and wind power renewable energy development, offshore wind farm investment, smart grid system, electric vehicle, water and energy management system of small island and smart transportation service. Microgrids Sustainable resilient mobile power for disasters Deploy mobile, rechargeable power units throughout city departments to intelligently manage and measure energy usage. This can result in reduced energy costs through time shifting consumption from daytime to nighttime and peak shaving to lower demand charges. The mobile chargers would be remotely monitored and available to be deployed in the immediate aftermath of a catastrophe. FreeWire Technologies will demonstrate their capability to deploy and remotely monitor mobile chargers, while also delivering and quantifying energy savings. San Francisco Department of Emergency Management will demonstrate how mobile charging units will enhance response and recovery efforts in the wake of a catastrophe. Online Power Quality Monitor for Electric Utilities and Municipalities Monitor Power Quality parameters such as voltage dips, sags, harmonics, THD, TDD and transients; monetize losses due to power quality; and minimize the troubleshooting time using our Power SCADA tool anywhere in Real Time. Get alarms and reports straight to your device in time. PowerMatcher Blockchain Transactive Energy This project makes use of PowerMatcher a software developed in the Netherlands. ROSE - Real Time Operational Smart Grid for Europe The ROSE project is based on the integration and development of advanced ICT tools that can provide the coordinated work of customers, aggregator and Distribution System Operators (DSO). the support for DSOs and customers to plan and adapt the energy consumptions to the best situation, usually looking for cheaper costs. SmartGrid Advanced Load Management & Optimized Neighborhood Situated in Portland’s Overlook/Arbor Lodge neighborhood, this project is focused on a disadvantaged, low and moderate income community that is currently facing gentrification. This project represents a mix of retrofitted residential and commercial buildings that are currently part of a PGE SmartGrid TestBed site. Using DERs as resources in bulk capacity markets as a grid service is novel and will serve as a precedent for nearly 100 utilities in the region. Transactive Energy for Smart Cities This project makes use of PowerMatcher-IoT from project defined at http://www.powermatcher-iot.com which uses IEEE P1451.99 IoT Harmonization and an IoT Broker at http://www.ipdx.net software developed in Sweden. The project adds IoT XMPP to bridge any IoT protocol to provide cyber protection of privacy to meet Global Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in the EU that can also be use else where including the US and facilitates data sharing for monetization of eDaler a new eDaler (Digital Currency) developed in Sweden and the United States. New CyberAI concerns will be evaluated to determine what conditions will require protection by allowing the owner of devices to determine what or who can control of situations in the city or if connected to an industrial or manufacturing facility that operation of a device does not create an unsafe condition for the plant or when used in a smart city that it does not potentially harm humans. Wilsonville Long-Duration Storage System Demonstration Build a 3 MWh Long-Duration Storage System to demonstrate multiple use cases, including frequency response, contingency reserve, voltage and VAR support, demand response and resource optimization. The project will be located on land adjacent to ESS’ factory headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. Press White House Launches Coalition to Strengthen Building Performance Standards The Biden-Harris Administration announced the first-ever Federal Building Performance Standard, setting an ambitious goal to cut energy use and electrify equipment and appliances in 30 percent of the building space owned by the Federal government by 2030.

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A smart grid is an advanced version of the traditional electrical grid that uses digital technology to improve the efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of the system.

A smart grid allows for two-way communication between the power grid and the consumer, enabling the integration of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, as well as the ability to monitor and manage energy usage in real-time. Smart grids also enable consumers to have greater control over their energy consumption and costs.

Benefits of a smart grid include:

• Improved efficiency: Smart grids can help reduce energy loss during transmission and distribution, as well as improve the overall efficiency of the power system.
• Increased reliability: Smart grids can provide real-time monitoring and control, which can help prevent power outages and improve the overall reliability of the grid.
• Greater integration of renewable energy: Smart grids can facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, into the grid.
• Reduced costs: Smart grids can help reduce costs by enabling more efficient use of energy and by reducing the need for expensive new power generation and transmission infrastructure.
• Increased consumer engagement: Smart grids can enable consumers to have greater control over their energy consumption and costs through smart meters and other devices.

Drawbacks of a smart grid include:

• High initial costs: Implementing a smart grid can be expensive, as it requires significant investments in new technology and infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity concerns: Smart grids rely on digital technology, which can make them vulnerable to cyber attacks.
• Privacy concerns: The use of smart meters and other devices to monitor energy consumption can raise concerns about privacy and data security.
• Complexity: Smart grids are complex systems that require sophisticated technology and management. This complexity can make them difficult to design, implement, and maintain.

Social issues: Some people may have difficulty adapting to the new technology and may feel that it is being imposed on them. Additionally, some people may be concerned about the potential for job losses in the traditional power sector.

Resilience

A smart grid can be designed to be "islandable," meaning it can operate independently from the main power grid. This allows the smart grid to continue functioning during power outages or other disruptions on the main grid. Islanding can be achieved through the use of distributed energy resources such as solar panels, wind turbines, and energy storage systems, which can supply power to the grid locally. This allows for a more resilient power system and increased energy security. However, it is important to note that not all smart grids have this feature and it depends on the specific design and implementation of the grid.

The benefits of making a smart grid islandable include:

• Increased energy security: An islandable smart grid can continue to supply power to the local area even if the main power grid is down, which can help to prevent power outages and increase energy security.
• Improved resiliency: An islandable smart grid can help to prevent power outages and improve the overall reliability of the grid.
• Increased integration of local renewable energy: An islandable smart grid can increase the use of local renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, which can help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
• Reduced costs: An islandable smart grid can help to reduce costs by reducing the need for expensive new power generation and transmission infrastructure.
• Increased autonomy: An islandable smart grid can enable communities to be more self-sufficient and less dependent on the main power grid.
• Better use of local resources: An islandable smart grid can use locally available resources such as solar, wind and hydro power, which can reduce the need for expensive transmission and distribution infrastructure.
• Reduced transmission losses: An islandable smart grid can reduce transmission losses by generating and consuming power locally, which can help to improve overall system efficiency.