consolidated edison smart grid demonstration operational ...smartgrid.epri.com/doc/7_con edison...

1© 2009 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. All rights reserved.

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Demand Response System Architecture


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.


Questions?


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


3-G System of the Future – Advanced Distribution Operation with DER Integration


Embedded Intelligence Across the Grid?

Source: Infotility


Infotility Technology


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.

consolidated edison smart grid demonstration operational ...smartgrid.epri.com/doc/7_con edison...

Documents