Energy in evolution looking beyond smart metering Oliver Iltisberger Senior Vice President, Landis+Gyr EMEA, Switzerland 4 6 May, 2009 Dubai, UAE
Once upon a time Utilities business model was simple Generate as much as you can Keep the lights on Power for Cash Thomas Alva Edison
Metering was about feeding utilities commercial processes Operational processes of utilities Plan & build energy resources Operate energy resources Plan & build energy delivery Operate energy delivery Clearing Billing Meter reading Commercial processes of utilities Metering
There is a growing urgency to make the electricity grid smart Lack of real-time monitoring and control capabilities Supply demand imbalance One-way transmission functionality Advanced age of grid infrastructure
Utility networks are one way networks last mile is blind Automation / Real time feedback Very high High Medium / None None / Blind
We are in a transition phase Quality demands, security and reliability of supply Cross-border power trading and grid services Integrated distributed generation and renewable energy Energy policies and environmental goals Electric vehicles Real time and variable pricing Growing consumer expectations
A vision of the future electricity system User specified quality, security and reliability of supply for the digital age Flexible DSM and customer-driven value added services Flexible, optimal and strategic grid expansion, maintenance and operation Coordinated local energy management and full integration of Distributed Generation and Renewable Energy Source with large-scale central power generation Extensive small, distributed generation connected close to end customers Harmonized legal frameworks facilitating cross-border trading of power and grid services Source: European Commission community research 2008
Smart metering the building block of the smart grid Central Power Plant Offices Homes Metering is feeding commercial processes Storage Micro Turbines Industrial plant CHP Fuel cells and is providing real-time data, enabling smart operational processes Virtual power plant Source: European Commission community research 2008 Wind turbines
Expanding smart metering towards smart grids
Multi-energy advanced metering Foundation for the future of smart grids Interoperability and openness are essential Significant benefits for utilities Increased operational efficiency Improved customer service Efficient use of resources Optimised investments All energy forms covered with multi-energy solutions
Network management Increased awareness of low and medium voltage network status Power outages and recoveries Load disturbances Non-technical losses Improved network reliability Minimized maintenance times Load management Proactive network management through consumer engagement
Personal energy management Real-time information for the consumer Electricity, gas, cooling water consumption Current tariff rates Demand response tool; enabling utility to shape load curves Increased awareness saves energy and money -> benefit for consumer, utility and environment
The challenge: INTEROPERABILITY THROUGH INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Smart metering penetration requires interoperability Large-scale AMM deployment requires investment security Open, interoperable systems and components standard applications, standard protocols Integration of gas, district cooling and water New services to end-customers, e.g. PEM New communication technologies, e.g. Internet Protocols, OFDM-PLC, Zigbee-radio
Interoperability: flexibility for the future Lower risk through manufacturer independency Solution and system to grow with utility needs Integration to utility business systems based on interoperable platforms Interoperability throughout the chain: Home area network <-> multi-energy meter <-> communication <-> AMM system <-> utility system
The work has already begun In Europe, there are several groups and projects working for standardization ESMIG (European Smart Metering Industry Group) IEC working groups DLMS User Assosiation Open meter project These independent organisations guarantee permanent extensions and maintenance of the standards
Major European and Middle East industry initiatives Several significant projects towards open standard solutions ongoing Netherlands: NTA 8830 France: pilot Spain: PRIME companion for 300 000 New generation standard to metering PLC support PLC points, open technology, (IEC 61334), protocols, PLC based on GPRS and (IEC 61334), OFDM, Ethernet applications matching communication into PLAN existing IEC technology Middle East 62056/61334 DEWA Multi-energy communication (Electricity & architecture Water) interoperable meters supporting PLC and GPRS
The pathway to better energy management Smart metering penetration Consumer involvement Network management A joint effort for interoperability is required
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