SmartGrids 9th AC meeting Brussels, 14th September 2006 1 SmartGrids Strategic Research Agenda for Europe’s Electricity Networks of the Future Prof. Ronnie

SmartGrids 9th AC meetingBrussels, 14th September 2006

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SmartGrids

Strategic Research Agenda for Europe’s Electricity Networks of the

Future Prof. Ronnie Belmans


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How we got here ?

Vision paperInput from the working groupsVoting processAvoiding overlapsSome reshuffling and title clarificationProducing a consistent textRecheck with working group leaders


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Content

ForewordExecutive SummaryBackgroundIntroductionResearch areas and tasksSmart grids strategic research agenda

and Framework Programme 7


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R&D process

The R&D process envisaged for delivering the

SmartGrids Vision

Network challenges&

customer needs

Solutions and strategies

- SRA

Matching processes and feasibility evaluation

Lighthouse lighthouse

pilot projects

Commercial adoption withbenefits delivered to customers and

companies

Catalyst projects

Simplified Representation of the Proposed Flexible Framework


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Key factor

ENVIRONMENT

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AL

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RK

ETSEC

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ITY OF S

UPPLY

Nature and wildlifepreservation

Climate change

Pollution

Primary energyavailability

Reliability and quality

Capacity

Liberalisation

Low prices and efficiency

Innovation andcompetitiveness


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Structure of SmartGrids SRA

Small Users Distribution Networks

Active NetworksTransmission

NetworksLarge Users

The SmartGridsStakeholders

The SRAResearch Areas

RA5: SmartGrids Cross-Cutting Issues and Catalysts

RA1: Smart Distribution Infrastructure

RA2: Smart Operations and Energy Flows

RA3: SmartGrid Assets and Asset Management

RA4: European Interoperability of SmartGrids


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5 research areas

Smart Distribution Infrastructure (Small Customers & Network Design)

Smart Operation, Energy Flows & Customer Adaptation (Small Customers & Networks)

SmartGrid Assets and Asset Management (Transmission and Distribution)

European Interoperability of SmartGrids (Transmission and Distribution)

Smart Grids Cross-Cutting Issues and Catalysts


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1 - Smart Distribution Infrastructure

The distribution networks of the future – new architectures for Distribution System design

The distribution networks of the future - new tools to study DG integration in Distribution System planning


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1: New architectures for distribution system design

Future SmartGrid Scenarios – the development of future demand and generation scenarios with an integrated assessment of network architectures needed to support them

Plug and Play Interface Modules – standardised interfacing modules for connection of demand and DG to SmartGrid networks taking into consideration of Demand Side Management

Control & Communications – the development of light current and communication infrastructures required to support the network

Active Management – analysis of the need for and benefits of active management of networks at each voltage level

Demand Side Management, DSM – analysis of the need for and benefits of customer participation through demand side intelligent control and/or system operator control


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2 :New tools to study DG integration in Distribution System planning

New tools for active distribution system design – equip the planning engineers of the future with accurate, fast and easy to use planning capabilities

Probabilistic techniques for DG - assessing the risks and uncertainties of distributed generation and demand in active networks, addressing the disaggregated impacts of demand response and demand side management actions

Investment planning methodologies – how to respond to the multiple drivers and uncertainties that will affect investment choices in the future


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2 – Smart Operation, Energy Flows & Customer Adaptation

The distribution networks of the future - new tools to study the operational integration of distributed generation and smart customers

Innovative Control Structures and Strategies for large distributed generation penetration, Storage and Demand Response

The distribution networks of the future - Network Information and Communication

The distribution networks of the future - Customer driven markets


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1: New tools to study operational integration of distributed generation and

smart customers Generation dispatching and unit commitment analysis – new

tools for dispersed generation assessment Steady state analysis – new tools for load-flow and short

circuit analysis Simulation of transient behaviours – new tools for stability

analysis, frequency domain and time domain Forecasting tools –to determine the impacts of variables

such as wind, sun, precipitation, temperature, load and pricing on distributed generation outputs

Benchmarking capability for software – to enable comparisons between different manufacturers’ products


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2: Innovative Control Structures & Strategies for large DG penetration,

Storage and Demand Response The role of Storage – assessing the benefits

and requirements of storage on Microgrids and active networks

New Technology Solutions – to address the opportunities for innovation noting developments in other fields and sectors as well as bringing forward new thinking

Advanced Demand Side Management techniques – including significant demand/consumer participation


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3: Network Information and Communication

Communications System Solutions – a key component to active grids and dispersed generation management

Network Remote Control – new approaches to operator control

Device Inter-operability – more open systems between vendors

Improving reliability and quality – meeting the needs of tomorrow’s consumers


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4: Customer driven markets

ICT solutions for Customer driven markets – addressing customer facing technology and system requirements

Business Models for Customer Driven Markets – identifying the best models for adding customer value

The Customer Focus in Customer Driven Markets – delivering solutions that will enable customers to participate and gain the greatest benefit from the new SmartGrids opportunities.

Consumer Single and Aggregated Demand Response potential - to identify Demand Response capability to prices and customer potential to participate in energy, balancing and other grid services.


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3 - SmartGrid Assets and Asset Management

Transmission and Distribution Network - Network asset management

Transmission networks of the future – new architectures & new tools

Transmission networks of the future – new architectures & new tools


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1: Network asset management

Advanced methods, models & tools for asset condition monitoring

New tools for risk and socio-economic based asset management

Assess and quantify the generic business case for innovative assets

Demonstration projects using existing network infrastructure

New tools for risk and socio-economic aspects of asset management


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2: Transmission networks of the future – new architectures & new tools

Blueprint for pan European interoperability – options to enable effective cross-border power exchanges and mutual support for security and quality

Development of intelligent transmission devices – innovation is required to bring forward plant, equipment and systems to achieve the levels of interoperability required

New scientific models and methods – pan European systems require new tools for their analysis and effective development


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3: Transmission networks of the future - Long Distance Power Supply

Tools and Techniques for long distance bulk power supply – new approaches to address the challenges and uncertainties

Technology to facilitate long distance bulk power supply – power flow control and security

Alternative energy vectors –hydrogen versus electric transmission of bulk power

Bulk Power Transfer opportunities – assessment of feasible options


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4: European Interoperability of SmartGrids

Ancillary Services, Sustainable Operations and Low Level Dispatching

Advanced Forecasting Techniques for Sustainable Operations and Power Supply

Architectures and tools for operations, restorations & defence plans

Advanced operation of the high voltage system – Seamless Smart Grids


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1: Ancillary Services, Sustainable Operations & Low Level Dispatching

Ancillary Services & Balancing - new thinking is required for providing these essential services that underpin security and quality of supplies

New Technologies for Voltage Control – this is an important issue to resolve for systems accommodating bulk power transfers over long distances

Sustainable Operations and Low Level Dispatching – SmartGrids having high levels of distributed generation and demand side participation, hold significant potential for providing new forms of ancillary services


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2: Advanced Forecasting Techniques for Sustainable Operations and Power Supply

Forecasting Techniques: generation production – the new paradigm for electricity grids introduces increased uncertainty and forecasting will be an important facility

Forecasting Techniques: weather and demand – changing demand make up and changing climate conditions require that fresh thinking is developed in this area

Forecasting Techniques: company and customer aspects – this work will address the integration of techniques both technically and socially

Advanced modelling Tools – For determining the relationships between environmental variables and electrical energy demand patterns.


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3. Architectures & tools for operations, restorations & defence plans

Options for Self-healing Grids – achieving new levels of resilience for SmartGrids

Control Methodologies for SmartGrid resiliency – enhancement of existing control arrangements and development of novel approaches

Simulators and Training for Operators of SmartGrids – ensuring that the operators can be equipped to respond to the challenges of the new grid paradigm


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4. Advanced operation of the high voltage system – Seamless Smart

Grids Transmission Grids real time security

assessment – innovative solutions to the demands of real time security analysis of heavily loaded grids

Transmission Grids state estimation – new techniques for ensuring the quality and accuracy of real time grid information

Transmission Grids security enhancement – new techniques for increasing the security of grids and ensuring that operational stability limits are not exceeded


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5 – Smart Grids Cross-Cutting Issues and Catalysts

Customer Interface Technologies and Standards

Multiple Energy Carrier Systems Storage and its strategic impact on grids Regulatory incentives and barriers


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1 : Customer Interface Technologies and Standards

Defining the Customer Gateway - Electronic meters and Automated Meter Management systems

Communication Layer definitions – defining and documenting the communications system

Architecture Proving study – laboratory proving of the component elements

Field Test and Validation – field proving of the concepts and consumer interactions


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2 : Multiple Energy Carrier Systems

Multi Energy System Modelling – new models for assessing the interconnection of differing energy systems

Options for optimization – identifying the most effective strategies


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3 : Storage and its strategic impact on grids

Assessment of Storage options – economic aspects and interfacing requirements

Field Testing in operational conditions – to confirm technical and economic characteristics


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4 : Regulatory incentives and barriers

Balancing Market Integration – a harmonised position across Europe

Incentivisation Frameworks – assessing the various arrangements in place, the barriers that may exist to the liberalised market and the opportunities for harmonisation

Energy/Capacity issues at consumer network interfaces – assessing and addressing the differences across Europe and the scope for greater consistency and harmonization


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How will the platform continue ?

What do we need from the platform in general ?

SRA- What is next and what do we want to achieve ?

How can we improve/update the SRA in the future?


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What do we need from the platform in general ?

SRA Implementation PlanResearch Infrastructure needsInternational Cooperation. Where/why?Education / Training needsIdentification of standardization needs.…


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SRA- What is next and what do we want to achieve ?

Linking with present EU projects (Reliance, CRISP, EU-Deep, TEN, Intelligent Energy, regional funds…) and FP7

Discussion with the Mirror GroupLooking for convergence with national

research projectsFinancial estimatesTiming of the research


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How can we improve/update the SRA in future?

Discussion with the Mirror GroupFundamental research ideas (e.g. new

materials, new mathematical models, ..)More ideas on demonstrator/pilot

projects…


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Thank you for your attention!

Ronnie Belmans

[email protected]

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SmartGrids 9th AC meeting Brussels, 14th September 2006 1 SmartGrids Strategic Research Agenda for Europe’s Electricity Networks of the Future Prof. Ronnie