An introduction, pages 56, even today the grid performs at 99. In the envisioned smart grid, massive numbers of computational devices will need to authenticate to each other. Smart grid bene ts you today and tomorrow smart grid keeps your lights on. For scalability, this technology will probably rest on publickey infrastructure pki. Smart grid applications, standards development and recent deployments ge energy john d. Pdf smart grid holds a great promise for a cleaner, more efficient. Smart grid 101 smart now means using information regarding users, distribution and transmission in an attempts to predict and intelligently respond to the behavior.
An introduction to the universal smart energy framework. The smart grid is an electric grid that incorporates many different but related technologies that vastly improve the quality of energy information obtained from the electric grid. Each chapter addresses one of the key domains that contribute to the smart grid vision. A smart grid is characterized by distributed power generation with diverse energy sources feeding the grid. Energy efficiency and the smart grid integrating communications technologies into the electricity grid to improve performance and reduce energy use what is a smart grid. As part of those technical assistance efforts, in 2010 the emp group started developing a series of materials for orientation and reference purposes concerning various smart grid related topics.
The concept of a smart grid is that of a digital upgrade of distribution and long distance transmission grids to both optimize current operations by reducing the losses, as well as open up new markets for alternative energy production. Threats, vulnerabilities and solutions fadi aloula, a. First, there is no single template that defines exactly what the smart grid will look like or how it will operate in any given service area. Smart grid 101 general education, definitions, nist model 2. Best practices in big data analytics for the smart grid 12 3. The existing utility grid is a centralized system where power flows. These requirements arise from specific features of the smart grids. A primer for applying maturity models to smart grid security, resilience, and interoperability richard caralli, software engineering institute mark knight, cgi group and gridwise architecture council gwac member austin montgomery, software engineering institute.
Smart grid operators can use this comparison chart to clarify. Examples of electric utilities smart grid road maps. The age of the smart grid is here sei digital library. In the world of the smart grid, consumers and utility companies alike have tools to manage, monitor and respond to. Longer term, expect the smart grid to spur the kind of transformation that the internet has already brought to the way we live, work, play and learn. Smart grid 101 presentation february 2010, chapter 6 pdf. Due to its robustness, smart grid can accommodate en ergy from fuel sources as well as re sources and adopt any new technologies for a climatefriendly society. A smart grid is an electricity network that can intelli gently integrate the actions of all users connected to it generators, consumers and those that do bothin order. While the scope of smart grid covers the entire utility system from generation to how customers use energy, this tutorial primarily focuses on the intersection between the. The smart grid includes several components that help utilities better deliver quality power to your home. The smart grid requires an increased use of ict to improve reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid through a dynamic optimization of grid operations and resources, with full cyber security.
The smart grid is a compilation of concepts, technologies, and operating practices intended to bring the electric grid into the 21st century. Sophisticated smart grid systems are needed in order to strategically manage the diverse and geographically scattered renewable power sources like wind farms, solar plants, and hydro stations. In the us, nist has established the smart grid interoperability panel sgip as a publicprivate partnership through which industry and government stakeholders can guide the identification, development, and certification of standards for the smart grid. The smart grid is an electric grid that incorporates many different but related. In addition, it is important to provide targeted support for smart grid. Smart grid research, reports and presentations nist. The smart grid is an alliance of hardware, management and reporting collection of programs. House of representatives science, space and technology subcommittee on technology and innovation staffers. Smart grid 101 electricity markets and policy group. This first segment of the smart grid 101 tutorial includes. Smart grid 101 the emp group provides technical assistance on smart grid related topics to regulators and policymakers. This vision should include increased exchange of intelligence and coordination on smart grid technology deployment clusters that include utilities, governments and the public. Cencenelecetsi smart grid coordination group smart. Smart grid 101 smart energy consumer collaborative.
Smart grid applications, standards development and recent. These energy sources include fossil based generators but also storage and renewables. The age of the smart grid is here smart grid maturity model offers best practices for utilities worldwide software engineering institute carnegie mellon university ibm corporation world energy council march 30, 2009. Grid energy storage in smart grid in the traditional power grid, electricity must be produced and consumed simultaneously. Smart grid information clearinghouse sgic sgic development plan 0910 august 27, 2009 saifur rahman and manisa pipattanasomporn virginia tech advanced research institute. Pacific northwest smart grid demonstration project northwest power and conservation council lee hall, bpa smart grid program manager tracy yount, battelle electric grid research manager april 14, 2010 pnwdsa8921. Possible to integrate largescale re into the grid that re duces global warming as well as. Pdf all over the world, electric power systems are encountering radical change stimulated by the urgent need to decarbonise electricity supply, to. Smart grid information clearinghouse lisa schwartz presentation to narucferc smart grid collaborative. A smart grid makes it possible to monitor and adjust your energy use through smart meters and home energy management systems that offer 247 rate and usage readings. The smart grid is a system of interconnected technologies that enable twoway communications between. A national cleanenergy smart grid will use longdistance, extrahigh. What that means for customers is no surprises on your electric bill and even better, you can schedule your most energyintensive tasks for lowdemand periods when you pay less. Library of congress cataloging in publication data.
Because of that, we must understand the effects of scale and the demands that ultralargescale systems like it will probably place on technologies and processes northrop 2006, p. Introduction the electrical grid in the united states comprises all of the power plants generating electricity, together with the transmission and distribution lines and systems that bring power to enduse customers. Any kind of distributed generation, any kind of storage including ev charging. While centralized power generation will remain critical, ders are becoming increasingly important for overall energy security. Renewable energy 101 a fatased uide fr nsumers at the end of 2018, xcel energy, one of the largest power companies in the u. Smart grid system repor t 2018 page 2 message from the assistant secretary i am pleased to present the 201 8 smart grid system report, which is intended to provide a status of smart grid deployments nationwide, resulting benefits, and the challenges yet remaining as we move forward with the modernization of the electric grid. Practical guidance for defining a smart grid modernization strategy. The members of the reference architecture wg have been nominated, following an official call for. The energy sources must comply with grid standards and regulations. Big data analytics cyber security of the smart grid rural electrification, microgrids and renewables global approach to an integrated and smarter grid one challenge that the ieee smart grid committee faced early on for practically all of its activities was how to. The smart grid is a combination of hardware, management, and reporting software, built atop an intelligent communications infrastructure. From smart data center to enterprise smart grids abb white paper. Introduction to bdamlai, benefits, challenges and issues 11 2.
Recommended standards, existing frameworks and future needs 14 4. Smart grid communication and networking technologies. The smart grid introduction is intended primarily to acquaint nontechnical yet interested readers about. Smart grid wireless technology comparison chart wireless choices for smart grid smart grid is an enabling opportunity for operators to seek new market positions and revenue streams in an allimportant effort to more intelligently and efficiently address energy generation and consumption. Update on the deployment and use of smart grid technology. Essays on the smart grid copenhagen business school. Smart electric grids are vital to success in the new energy landscape. This report, power generation and smart grid, is one of seven research reports that analyzes the current state of energy.
What consumers need to know about the smart grid and. Smart grid intelligent mains networks smart grid control center this equipment set forms the core for a smart grid in a power generation lab. A national cleanenergy smart grid 101 an electricity grid for the 21st century what is a national cleanenergy smart grid. Grid energy storage refers to the methods used to store electricity on a large scale.
International journal of smart grid and clean energy smart grid security. The advantages of a smart grid are summarised as follows. Smart grid is referred to by other names including smart electric grid, smart power grid, intelligrid, and future grid 1. Smart grid 101 presentation, chapter electricity markets. By making smart investments in a smart green grid, we. The smart grid is viewed as a modernization of the nations power grid by the edison electric institute eei, the trade association of the u.
George arnold, national coordinator for smart grid interoperability standards, nist to u. Scppa smart grid advisory services rfp april 17, 2017 2 iii. The project revolves around the concepts of smart grids, smart meters and prosumers. As conceptualized, the smart grid provides an extensive communication network that allows for near. Most other countries focus on the basics of improving reliability, restoring power, improving revenue. Smart grid will ensure that this energy can be stored safely and distributed where and when its needed. It can intelligently integrate the actions of users that are connected, creating socalled prosumers who are able to produce electricity as well as consume it. In addition to generation, transmission and distribution of energy, the scada software records all relevant values and handles the requisite switching operations. A power line communication tutorial challenges and technologies. Smart grid is an evolving modernization of our nations electricity infrastructure and a sociotechnical ecosystem. Over the next 10 years, utilities will have to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to modernize our electricity grid, most of which is past the age of retirement.
A smarter grid applies technologies, tools and techniques available now to bring knowledge to power. An introduction to the universal smart energy framework 10 the introduction of demand response by load shifting and energy buffering as well as energy storage and management of local generation in the distribution grid provide new means to add flexibility in the energy system and adjust the load profiles of endusers connected to the grid. Functional requirements of smart grid protection kimmo kauhaniemi and sampo voima university of vaasa kimmo. Using smart buildings to unlock value in downtown chicago mike munson, grant jaskulski, and chris thomas 30 power to the people new distribution technologies on the horizon clark gellings. This first segment of the smart grid 101 tutorial includes three chapters.
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