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Consolidated EdisonSmart Grid Demonstration
Operational Functions TemplateMarch 4, 2010
Utility RepresentativeFrank Doherty, Con [email protected]
Gale Horst, EPRISmart Grid Demonstration Project [email protected]
Vendor RepresentativeDavid Cohen, CEOInfotility, [email protected]
EfficientBuildingSystems
UtilityCommunications
DynamicSystemsControl
DataManagement
DistributionOperations
DistributedGeneration& Storage
Plug-In Hybrids
SmartEnd-UseDevices
ControlInterface
AdvancedMetering
Consumer Portal& Building EMS
Internet Renewables
PV
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Demonstration Focus Highlights
• Interaction with customers who own generation • Examine system and processes to
– Dispatch building distributed generation as a demand response system
– Controlling overload conditions – Reviewing potential for third party dispatch such as:
• ISO• Utility network operations• DR aggregators
• Integration of Renewable DER sites aggregated on feeder
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Two Key Functional Components
Demand Response Command Center (DRCC)– Aggregation of resources, including customer-owned– Inclusion of DR service providers– Reliable aggregation of non-similar resources including
buildings and distributed generation
Distribution Control Center (DCC)– Added visibility into distribution system– Additional controls for distributed resources– Ties early detection to ability for an early-response in
distribution system
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Envisioned Demand Response Command Center (DRCC) 1
Interoperable system of command centers (DRCCs)– Interoperable open protocol– Verification enabled– Auditable– Enable easy addition of devices / systems– Provide a gateway between a group of
resources (facilities) and the utility operator
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Envisioned Demand Response Command Center (DRCC) 2
Targeted Functionality / Capability– Allow utility operator to initiate program calls– Optimization of program participation– Attainable curtailment– Communication with future Distribution Control
Center– Transmits instructions to each resource– Receives feedback / verification
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Block Diagram - Infotility Con Edison Project
WAN
Grid-Scale DistributedEnergy Resources
(DER) Networks
TransmissionSubstation Network
Hotspot
3rd Party|Network
Wireless|Network
InternetService Provider
Public Internet/IntranetRegional Interconnect
DistributionSubstation Network
HotspotFeeder DERMicrogrid Network
WorkforceMobile
Network
DISTRIBUTIONTRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER
CONTROL/OPERATIONS
SERVICE PROVIDERS
NeighborhoodArea Network
(NAN)
DistributionAccess Point
DERBackup
Generator
BuildingEMS
Con EdisonControl Operations
New York ISO
(NYISO)
Wireless802.11
Smart MeterSmartSynch
Opto-22
Wireless
InternetInfotility/InnoventiveDemand Response
Control Center (DRCC)
Transformer
BackhaulWAN
VDAMS
GridAgents
DRCC Web ApplicationGridAgents Web Application
Generic P2030Actor
Con EdisonProject Overlay
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Functional Technology for DRCC
• Distributed Intelligence Concept– Moving intelligence toward the end nodes– Utilizing “grid agents” such as
• Manager Agents• Building Agents• Load Control Agents• Meter Agents
– Future “agents” utilized may include• Generator Agents• Transformer Agents• Feeder Agents• Network Protector Switch Agents
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Benefits of Technology
DRCC– Reliable utilization of customer-owned resources– Aggregation of resources– Helps gather baseline data on customer facilities
DCC– Various technologies such as DG, fuel cell, wind– Consider allowable hours of operation– Environmental considerations
• Type of DG resources (gen vs. fuel cell)• Chiller operations in buildings
– Utilization for providing capacity, ancillary services, and energy
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Targeted Capabilities
Access to resources on the distribution system– Additional visibility into system resources– Enabling distribution operators
• Tools for planning• Tools for early detection of potential problems• Tools for response
Extending the life of distribution assets– Detection of overload conditions– Controlling overload conditions
Moving toward the concept of a Virtual Power Plant
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Demand Response System Architecture
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Gaps / Challenges
• Consumer owned resources may bring along other opportunities or issues.– Support for distribution system issues vs. support
for ISO/RTO reliability program– Green issues where DG is involved (type of DG)
• Grid agent interface technology tends to be decentralized
• Independent DR aggregators are enabled and need to interface in conjunction with other resources.
• Customer retention of decisions relative to use and support of equipment they own.
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Questions?
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GridAgents Story
The GridAgents Story
•GridAgents started with seed capital from the U.S. DOE with the mission to increase grid reliability and efficiency by embedding localized intelligence in distributed energy systems and buildings designed to coordinate with the larger grid network.
•GridAgents build a foundation of distributed software capable of running within pervasive internet environments in contrast with hardwired and traditional enterprise software models. This has proven to be a significant competitive advantage in the new era of SmartGrid deployments
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3-G System of the Future – Advanced Distribution Operation with DER Integration
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Embedded Intelligence Across the Grid?
Source: Infotility
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Infotility Technology
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Infotility Software Applications Behind DRCC
SmartDashboardTM
The user portal for distribution engineers, program managers, and
building owners for decision support, alerts, and energy
information.
SmartBuilderTM
The main user interface for centralized management and configuration of agents with
specialized editors, applications, and reporting alerting tools.