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1 Applied Technology Services Overview Smart Grid Testing i-pggrid Workshop 2013 San Francisco 3/26/2013 Dave Bradley

2 PG&E is a leader in distributed PV >60,000 installations >600 MW (CEC AC) ~ 30% of US total PG&E serves ~5% of US population

3 PG&E Smart Grid Strategy

Implementation Approach Analysis Standards Benchmark Industry scanning Project Goals

piloting Accelerate technology development and ensures standards compliance early on

Implement tested technologies in a real-world but controlled setting to demonstrate

deployment PG&E Service Area in Northern & Central California Extend pilots to

4 Implementation Approach Analysis Standards Benchmark Industry scanning Project Goals & Definitions Testing Prototyping and testing of smart-grid technologies before piloting Accelerate technology development and ensures standards compliance early on Develop preliminary customer communications to support pilots Controlled Pilots Implement tested technologies in a real-world but controlled setting to demonstrate value Work with customers to prepare for the new technologies and services Targeted deployment PG&E Service Area in Northern & Central California Extend pilots to targeted roll-outs based on benefits Insights used to feed the next cycle of technology deployment

5 Smart Grid Test Lab Overview March 2012

6 Distribution Test Yard EV Testing Customer Applications Modular Gen Industrial Inverters High Current Test Yard Control Center High Voltage Dome

7 High Voltage Test Dome Indoor testing facility can create a voltage level up to 720,000 volts with full fog chamber capability. Equipment and Dielectric testing. Event recreation and incident investigations. This facility has been featured on the Discovery Channel program Mythbusters.

8 High Current Test Yard Outdoor Test Substation with capability to create up to 80,000 Amperes. Full power utility equipment testing. Arc Flash clothing and equipment testing.

connected or off-grid testing PV inverters,

9 Modular Generation and Energy Storage Testing Distributed generation and storage technologies Grid connected or off-grid testing PV inverters, micro-turbines, engine gen-sets, fuel cell, battery storage, flywheel storage

10 Distributed Generation Test Yard 1 MW Inverter Testing Capability Grid connected Load banks brought in as needed

11 Advanced Technology Performance Lab Testing of demand side technologies Environmental test rooms for HVAC and other energy efficiency and demand response testing Smart Meter communications and Home Area Network demonstration areas

12 Distribution Technology Operations Center Test and demonstrate the latest technology for operating our electric distribution system. This includes such technologies as SCADA, GIS Mapping, Dispatch, and Distribution Management Systems.

13 Electric Vehicle Testing Evaluation of electric vehicle and charging infrastructure technologies Utility electric fleet technology evaluations Nations 1 st Electric Vehicle Fast Charger PG&E Vacaville Ride and Drive

14 Distribution Test Yard March 2012

15 FLISR: What are the components?

Access Point load tap changer cap bank voltage regulator Silver

16 DMS Scada utility back office CVR software SSN UIQ Volt-VAR Optimization backhaul AMI meters substation backhaul Silver Spring Access Point load tap changer cap bank voltage regulator Silver Spring Relay Line Device Communication Options Cellular, Radio, Mesh Network

17 DTY - Beginning

18 Distribution Test Yard Research Sub 2103 Circuit 21kV/480v Distribution Test Yard Conceptual Single Line Diagram 480v /21kV Bus OCB 21kV Recloser Capacitor 480v Disconnect kv Underground Switch 21 kv Underground 21 kv Overhead 21k/480v Transformer 21 kv Padmount Switch Regulator 480v/21kv Transformer Grounding Switch

demonstration of smart grid technologies as they apply

19 Distribution Test Yard (DTY) The DTY is a integrated facility designed for evaluation, testing, and demonstration of smart grid technologies as they apply to the electric distribution system. Add pic of overall facility

20 DTY Main Test Yard Substation Three main parts to DTY main yard: Overhead Distribution Underground Distribution

21 DTY Advanced Monitoring and Control The DTY has an advance NI LabVIEW system which enables remote control and monitoring of all field equipment independent of the SCADA.

22 DTY Distribution SCADA System The DTY has an independent SCADA system: Packet Radio to Line Equipment Serial Fiber to Substation Protection PGandE ODN Compatible Dual Operator Stations Spare equipment racks Integrated with DTOC center FLISR Controller SCADA Master Station

23 Smart Grid Testing FLISR Simulation Testing 300+ Construction Jobs includes installing/upgrading approx 2,500 SCADA field devices 400+ Circuits Activations SCADA batch dispatch testing Industrial Inverters (500kw 1mw) Commercial Batteries Distribution Fault Sensors VVO/DMS systems testing

24 ATS Smart Grid Test Capabilities Utility Distribution Applications Modular & Renewable Generation Radio and SCADA Communication Electric Vehicles Distribution Technology Operations Center Customer Applications

25 Contact: Dave Bradley:

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Executive Profile 32 l Line Contractors 38 l Intelligent Networks 44 24 January 2014 www.tdworld.com Inside PG&E s Smart Grid Lab A unique smart grid testing lab provides prototyping and proof of concept