Crossroads Smart Grid Training Program November 2011 1
Overview What is Smart Grid? Project Scope Project Status Smart Grid Module Overview Accomplishments and Opportunities 2
What is SmartGrid The Smart Grid is a bi directional electric and communication network that improves the reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric system for small to large scale generation, transmission, distribution, and storage. It includes software and hardware applications for dynamic, integrated, and interoperable optimization of electric system operations, maintenance, and planning; distributed generation interconnection and integration; and feedback and controls at the consumer level. Source: Christine Hertzog, Smart Grid Dictionary, 2nd Ed., June 2010 3
Project Scope Mission: Design and deliver educational/training solutions on specific Smart Grid topics, in order to close the education workforce gap in the electric energy sector. Objectives: - Further develop the existing ITCC-Purdue partnership around a suite of education/training initiatives targeted on creating a smart grid enabled workforce - Develop high-value educational products across the full range of industry requirements for a smart grid workforce - Fully engage regional electric energy industry stakeholders in defining education/training requirements and course/module design - Deliver courses/modules to a large number of incumbent workers in the electric energy industry and to traditional and non-traditional students at the partner institutions Upgrade existing employee skills required for the Smart Grid transition Prepare a pipeline of new employees to fill new positions and replace retiring workers with requisite Smart Grid related skills 4
Project Status External Advisory Board (EAB) has been convened Infrastructure for Smart Grid course development being assembled Round 1: Series of interviews and meetings held with participating utilities to - Identify current state and deployment plans for smarter grid technologies - For each company identify highest priority education and training requirements to support currant and near-term Smart-Grid deployment and operation Round 2: Series of interviews and meetings held with participating utilities and EAB to - Confirm/refine prior findings - Seek response to identified subset of education and training priorities common to all/most participating utilities - Assess preliminary course/module content, delivery format, duration - Begin to identify target employee audiences for initial basic Smart Grid course - Discuss content for advanced smart grid modules Course/module design in progress 5
Smart Grid 101 Modules Format is a suite of 2 hour sessions that can stand alone or be assembled into 1 to 2 day programs Delivery method -Initial delivery will be in-person (on-site or on campus) -Sessions will be archived in an interactive format for sustainable delivery SG 101 Modules 1. Smart Grid Overview 2. Distribution Automation (DA) 3. Smart Meters 4. SCADA, monitor & control, data acquisition & analysis 6
SG 101 Module 1: Introduction to Smart Grid Audience: All employees Duration: 2 hours (1 session) Topics/Objectives: Smart Grid terminology Smart Grid devices and technology Discuss how Smart Grid impacts the generation, transmission, distribution, consumption channels of energy Discuss how Smart Grid effects specific job responsibilities Discuss how automation of the grid impacts metering, engineering, operations, IT communications, and data analysis Benefits and challenges of the various stakeholders Smart Grid security 7
SG 101 Module 2: Distribution Automation (DA) Audience: Operations, engineering, field staff, IT Duration: 6 hours (3 sessions) Topics/Objectives: DA devices Integration and benefits: impact on transmission/distribution Communication systems Programmable Logic Optimal deployment strategy Relay control engineering Troubleshooting, maintenance, repair safety Deployment in an existing electromechanical system 8
SG 101 Module 3: Smart Meters Audience: Field staff, customer service/support, IT Duration: 2 hours (1 session) Topics/Objectives: Home automation Building automation Communication protocols Demand response and dynamic pricing In-home devices and appliances Security 9
SG 101 Module 4: SCADA Audience: Operations, engineering, field staff, IT Duration: 6 hours (3 sessions) Topics/Objectives: Substation control engineering Substation monitoring and control Repair/replacement strategies SCADA devices Troubleshooting Substation mechanic skills 10
Accomplishments & Opportunities Smart Grid 101 module design in progress - Ivy Tech s partner in content development is the globally recognized energy consulting group: EnerNex. - Targeting late 2011 for initial offering of SG101 - Grant funding available for SG101 delivery to employees Purdue courses launched in Fall 2011-4 Technology, 4 Engineering and 1 Management Courses - New Smart Grid laboratory on the Main Campus to support classroom learning The grant has engaged 8 IBEW JATC s across Indiana with Smart Grid training: Merrillville, South Bend, Michigan City, Lafayette, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, and Evansville. The grant has invested $350,000 in the JATCs to provide training equipment in Building Automation, Facility Automation, and LED Light installation. The grant purchased an EV charging station for the Merrillville JATC and will do the same for Indianapolis. The grant paid to purchase and install solar PV arrays at four Ivy Tech locations: Valparaiso, South Bend, Muncie, and Indianapolis. To date, Ivy Tech has enrolled students in 42 seats relating to Smart Grid academic courses. Ivy Tech has provided 54 scholarships in related programs for the Spring 2011 semester 11