Integrated Communications for
Smart Grid
Mark Madden
Regional VP, North American Energy
January 21, 2010
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Smart Grids require pervasive machine-to-machine communications
The Smart Grid is the application of modern information, communication, and electronics technology to the electricity delivery infrastructure
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TRANSFORMING FROM:
ad-hoc, hard-to-manage, inefficient, overlapping communications networks
TO: A single, converged, reliable and secure network architecture that ensures CAPEX and OPEX efficiency while catering for today’s and tomorrow’s needs
TELEMONITORING
TELEMONITORING
CORPORATE VOICE
CORPORATE VOICE
CORPORATE DATA
CORPORATE DATA
PHYSICAL SECURITY
PHYSICAL SECURITY
Telco Services
Telco Services
OPERATIONAL COMMS.
OPERATIONAL COMMS.
SCADA / DCS
SCADA / DCS
TELEPROTECTION
TELEPROTECTION
Net 6
Net 6
Net 2
Net 2
Net X
Net X
Net 3
Net 3
Net 4
Net 4
Net 5
Net 5
Net 7
Net 7 …
Net 1
Net 1
EndEnd--toto--endend ControlControl
Network LayerNetwork Layer
Transform
ation
TELEMONITORINGTELEMONITORING
CORPORATE VOICE
CORPORATE VOICE
CORPORATE DATACORPORATE DATA
PHYSICAL SECURITY
PHYSICAL SECURITY
OPERATIONAL VOICE
OPERATIONAL VOICE
SCADA / DCSSCADA / DCS
TELEPROTECTIONTELEPROTECTION
ServicesServices
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NIST Is Giving Us A Framework that Implies Interconnectivity
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Next Level Down - Architecture for SmartGrid Communications
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VoIP Data
Video SCADA
Collaboration
GigEGigE
Microwave,
WIMAX/LTE,
Fiber, OthersMPLS Switch
Microwave,
WIMAX/LTE,
Fiber, Others
Service-Aware IP/MPLS Network
Next-Generation Utility Network – IP/MPLS Integrating the Environment
Improved security and redundancy to critical communications infrastructure, enhanced disaster recovery system, creating greater efficiencies in the workplace
SCADA
Master
AIM
Operations Billing
System
Collaboration
Tools
Access Control
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Virtual Leased Line (VLL)Point-to-Point Pseudowire Connections
MPLS-Based Layer 2 and Layer 3 Services Providing Evolution Path
PE D
PE A
PE C
PE B
IP/MPLSNetwork
TDM ServiceTDM Service
Ethernet ServiceEthernet Service
ATM ServiceATM Service
IP/MPLS Network
RR
RR
RR RR
RR
RR
VirtualRouterVirtualRouter
PE A
PE B PE C
PE D
VPRN
SERVICE 1
VPRN
SERVICE 1
Layer 3 IP-VPNRFC-2547bis Routed Multipoint
PE D
PE A
PE C
PE B
IP/MPLSNetwork
VPLS ServiceVPLS ServiceVPLS ServiceVPLS Service
B
B
B B
Virtual BridgeVirtual Bridge
BBB
VPLS Layer 2 Bridged Multipoint Ethernet Service
Regulated
Global
Regulated
Core
Fiber
& RF
Transport
Protective Relaying
Office Productivity
EMS,DMS, OMS, GMS, TMS
Applications
Security
Smart Metering/Smart Grid
Un-Regulated
BCDR
BCDR
BCDR
Protective Relaying
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Reducing Overlapping Capabilities and Investments
Wide Area
Network
SG Equip.
FW
Office LAN
Corpvoice
Voice Apps
SG Apps.
MDM
FW
Office LAN
Corpvoice
SG
EMS/SCADA
Apps.
Grid
Operations Control Center
Substation Control room
AMI
Conc.LV
Meter.
Wireless BSMobile workforce
HAN
WAN Extension
LAN
Hardened Switches
Operational Voice
IED / RTUFW Ops LAN
Ops LAN
Operational Voice
PHEV terminal
MicroStorage
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So What?
�The promise of Smart Grids can’t be realized without robust, scalable, secure and interconnected networks underpinning their end-to-end scope
�Nothing about Smart Grid is cheap. Near-term investments in technology need to be made with a long-term view. The utility will live with the decision for a very long time.
�Smart Grid/Smart Metering initiatives aren’t “Greenfields” – they are deployed into existing grids supported by legacy telecommunications capabilities, forcing dramatic, disruptive change into both domains simultaneously over many years – Evolutionary, not Revolutionary approaches are required
�The level of telecommunications complexity needed for Smart Grids – from adding physical endpoints to IP addresses and VLAN’s – increases by several orders of magnitude compared to today’s networks.
�Multiple telecommunications solutions, as well as a mix of Public and Private network services and technologies, wired and wireless, will be present in a complete solution.
�Grid and Network security (physical and logical) will require comprehensive, policy-based approach that uses IP technologies to secure critical cyber assets throughout the utility’s footprint.
Integrated networks protect investments by reducing complexity and overlap, are easier to manage, and can be deployed in phases to meet near-term needs. The key is to keep a long-term view of the goal.
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