Grid Modernization Challenges and Developments · Delivering a Secure, Sustainable Electricity System hoping the Power System for the Future" StNi EIRGRID 2020 Renewable Electricity

Grid Modernization

Challenges and

Developments

Mark McGranaghan VP, Distribution and Utilization

Electric Power Research Institute

Wednesday 10 M ay 2017

Moder n Gri d Technolog y an d Leadin g Practice s Workshop State of Moder n Gri d Panel Session

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1. Architecture

2. Planning Models and Tools

3. Real Time Operations

4. Integrating Distributed Controls

5. Flexibilit y – Energ y Storage

6. Reliabilit y and Resilienc y – Microgrids

7. Integrating the Customer

8. Communications Infrastructure

9. Cyber Security

10. Regulato ry and Market Models

Key Challenges for the Integrated Grid

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Industry Developments - US

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European Coordination

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Japan and Australia

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Together…Shaping the Future of Electricity

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