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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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ETSEC
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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