Perspectives on Smart Grid ImplementationsAutomated control Smart Meters. 8 Three paths to starting...
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Perspectives on Smart Grid Implementations
Terry MohnTechnology Strategist SDG&E / Vice Chairman GridWise Alliance
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Outline
Smart Grid Vision
State of the Industry
Industry Transformation is Needed
Our view : San Diego Gas & Electric, a Sempra Energy utility
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Vision
Electric grid evolves
• Ubiquitous communications backbone
• Operational technologies
• Information technologies
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A smart, integrated grid
Detects and fixes emerging problems
Incorporates measurement, diagnostics and feedback
Re-routes power flows
Enables loads and distributed resources
Uses modern tools
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Good for the Environment
Enables renewable and clean energy
Enables Vehicle-to-Grid interface
Reduces spinning reserves
Supports customer choice
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Utility of Today
Electro-Mechanical
Heavy use of old radio technology
Few sensors
Limited automation
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Utility of the Future
Digital
Advanced communication
Self healing
Lots of sensors
Automated control
Smart Meters
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Three paths to starting a regional smart grid
Organic – business as usual• Huge capital expenditures as assets retire• New technologies lead to declining costs
Utility of the future• Spread costs across several projects
Smart Meter• Communication infrastructure is key• Digital electric meters are also sensors
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A National Agenda
FERC
DOE-OEGrid 2030
GWAC
EEI
NERC(FM)
GridWiseProgram
GridWorks
NW GridWise Testbed
GridApps
CERTS
DOE-OE CEC PIER
NYSERDA
CPUCAMI
GalvinInitiative
EPRIIntelligrid
PSERC
DV 2010
UtilityAMI
OpenAMI
NETL Modern Grid Initiative
GridWiseAlliance
CEC PIER
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SDG&E Smart Grid Drivers / Challenges
Aging Infrastructure
Help Achieve / Integrate policy goals• Regional Energy Strategy 2030• CA Loading Order
Potential Challenges• Regulatory Changes• Cost• Complexity• Technology Advances
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SDG&E Smart Grid Next Steps
Advanced metering infrastructure
Technologies improve operations
Distribution automation
Distributed generation
DOE and CEC funded Smart Grid Research
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Summary
Industry knows what is needed• Barriers exist – including
risk, rates, standards, security
Some steps are underway• Federal legislation• Few large projects
Much work is needed• More projects• State regulatory • Standards
SDG&E making large strides• Smart Meter – Smart Grid• Utility of the Future – Smart
Grid• Partnerships with industry
groups• Collaboration with many
utilities
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Thank You
Terry Mohn, Technology StrategistSempra Energy utilities