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Technological Innovation in Smart Grid Development GREAT Tech Watch Event 18 th September 2014

Technological Innovation in Smart Grid Development GREAT Tech Watch Event 18 th September 2014. Andrew Keane Smart Networks. Technical innovation is transforming every element of the electricity value chain. Ecars. Automation. Renewables. Distributed Generation. Comms & ICT.

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Technological Innovation in Smart Grid Development GREAT Tech Watch Event 18 th September 2014

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  1. Technological Innovation in Smart Grid Development GREAT Tech Watch Event18th September 2014 Andrew Keane Smart Networks

  2. Technical innovation is transforming every element of the electricity value chain Ecars Automation Renewables Distributed Generation Comms & ICT Smart Metering Energy Efficiency/Usage Smart Grids CCS Networks Customer Generation

  3. Evolution of DSO Model Pro-active System Management Reactive Technology Integration RES penetration level Passive Networks Evolution of Regulatory frameworks and market architectures Technology • Low observability & control at MV&LV • Insufficient data exchange • Missing rules for RES contribution to security and quality of supply • Future Regulatory uncertainty • DSO controls voltage, active & reactive power to solve constraints • Large increase in devices • IT & comms infrastructure build • Increased data availability • Active Network Management • Efficient real-time data exchange • Flexibility provided to TSO for frequency & voltage issues • Greater customer involvement • Market reform

  4. ESB Networks’ vision for an Integrated Grid Information Flow Smart Metering Smart Networks Connected Home Distributed Generation & Electric Vehicles Renewables & Clean Generation Energy Flow The Integration of resilient Energy Infrastructure, Communication Networks & Information Technology

  5. By 2020, Ireland will have the largest penetration of renewable generation in the EU Wind is the abundant renewable resource but volume of PV enquiries & connections increasing Facilitate the delivery of Ocean & Tidal energy projects By 2027 ESB Networks will: Minimise connection costs through innovative but secure connections Dynamically manage networks, realising the potential of DER to minimise losses Have a fully active network – matching flexible customer loads to variable generation Integrating Renewables

  6. Smart Network Innovation • 13,000 remotely operable devices will be deployed on the Network • Increased visibility & control of LV networks • Through innovation and excellence in operations, electricity distribution efficiency will be substantially improved • Active Network Management will be implemented – development of Servo system to manage Demand Response

  7. Research, Development & Demonstration • ESB Networks is the ‘Exemplar International Utility’ • MoUin place with EirGrid, NIE and SONI to establish test-bed & facilitate optimal Smart Grid development on the island of Ireland • Strategic Partnership Programme focusing on Energy Systems Integration • RD&D Priorities: • Improved Continuity and Security • Increased Operational Efficiency • Facilitation of Demand Response • EU FP7 & Horizon 2020

  8. IndustryPartnerships & Collaborations FINESCE Urban Automation Servo EnerNet Real-time Condition Assessment Smart Metering evolvDSO WF Reactive Control Data Analytics NAGZ 4SmartLV Amorphous Core Trafos Demand Response PlanGridEV Variable Access EVs

  9. Telecoms Technologies • Provide thousands of secure circuits to HV stations via Fibre & Radio • Enables Central Control, Operation & Protection of the Transmission & Distribution Networks • Fibre, wireless mesh & WiMax 4G trials for LV applications • IP protocols capable of supporting a huge increase in number of devices connected • Utilise dedicated fibre-optic technology secured on the electricity networks

  10. North Atlantic Green Zone • Collaborative Project between ESB Networks, Northern Ireland Electricity, EirGrid & SONI • Characteristics of Region: • Large natural renewable resource • Geographically isolated • Worst Quality of Supply standards • Continuity >200% worse than average • Full scale implementation of a Smart Grid • Deployment of proven technologies

  11. Key Objectives Mitigate the technical challenges presented by increasing distributed RES penetration levels Improve continuity and security of supply for all users Provide variable access capacity on distribution networks Reduce losses and deliver energy efficiencies Increase cross-border connectivity and System Operator collaboration Key Deliverables Full 20kV conversion Distribution Management System Advanced Arc Suppressed protection system Optical Fibrein all HV Substations & 4G communication to down-line equipment Increased sensing and automation on each feeder 4 points of interconnection with NI

  12. Summary • Ireland is uniquely positioned for future Smart Grid development • ESB Networks will invest up to €10bn in further developing the electricity system • ESB Networks will keep Ireland competitive through: • Innovation in network management • Improved network resilience and quality of supply • Deliver the systems to enable active customer participation • Maximising renewable generation to reduce dependency on imported fuels • Meeting challenging regulatory targets

  13. Thank you

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