IEEE USA Energy Policy CommitteeWashington, DC
September 23, 2004
DOE Office of Electric Transmission and Distribution
Activities Update
Office of of Electric T&D
Electric Systems RD&D Transmission Systems
Including high capacity
conductors
Distribution and Integration
Including interconnection
of distributed energy
Energy Storage
Superconductivity
OETD
RD&D Analysis
Electric Power Systems
Operations and Analysis Electricity Policy Modeling and Analysis
Provide Check/Balance to the FERC Electric Markets and Technical
Assistance Electricity Exports
Including Presidential Permits Power Marketing Administration Liaison
Eastern Interconnection Phasor Project Plan
Phase Ia (summer ‘04)• 10-12 Instruments, most are
already installed but not connected
• Work out communications issues
• Transfer software tools to users
• Establish relationships
Phase Ib (late 2004)• ~50 Instruments• Immediate benefits from
previous slide realized• All major corridors covered• Data available to research
community to begin work on projected benefits
Phase II (2005- )• More than 350 Instruments• Projected benefits from
previous slide realized• Vendors participating at all
levels• Inexpensive instruments and
communications available
EIPP Working Group
Vision – improve power system reliability through wide-area measurement, monitoring and control
Participating Organizations (as of March 2004)
Task Team OrganizationEIPP Work Group
Real-Time ApplicationsTask Team
Off-Line ApplicationsTask Team
Phase 1 ImplementationTask Team
Business ManagementTask Team
Standards & PerformanceTask Team
Executive Committee
EIPP Work Group
Real-Time ApplicationsTask Team
Off-Line ApplicationsTask Team
Phase 1 ImplementationTask Team
Business ManagementTask Team
Standards & PerformanceTask Team
Executive Committee
U.S. DOE (Chair, Phil Overholt) FERC NYISOAEP First Energy NYPAAmeren Hydro One PJMCERTS MISO Southern Co.Entergy NERC SPP~ten vendors of relevant hardware and software TVA
EIPP Reliability Monitoring With Synchronized Phasor Technology
Real-time monitoring and alarming of regional angle differences against predefined thresholds
1 mile –230 kV line in Fargo, ND Replaced 954 ACSR with 795 ACCR Installed by WAPA Sept 30, 2002 Data acquisition started on Oct 3rd
Performing as predicted
WAPA is Field Testing Composite Conductors
Field testing in Fargo required development of medium size ACCR conductor and accessories
GridWorks
GridWorks takes an integrated perspective of the entire electric system. It is organized to create a cohesive, comprehensive portfolio of equipment that will be introduced into the electric system in a manner that will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
Power Electronics(Advanced Materials)
Sensors
SiC
Diamond
Solid-State Devices
Cables and Conductors
Cable Diagnostics
Advanced Conductors
Next-Generation Cables
High-Voltage Testing
Substation and Protective Systems
Transformers
Circuit Breakers
Switchgear
Fault Current Limiters
Modernization
HTS Technologies
“GridWorks” Technologies Cables
Transformers
Motors
Fault current limiters
Power Electronics
“GridWise” Technologies Distributed intelligence
Distributed energy
Distributed communications and
controls
Advanced Materials
Fault current limiter
Grid-Friendly Appliance Controller
Diamond Devices
Superconducting Flywheel
SuperVAR SystemSuperconducting
Transformer
Advanced Energy Storage
Superconducting Cable
“Next generation” technologies for meeting
future needs
Technologies for Tomorrow
OETD Funding Profile
Congressionally Directed FY02 – 25,209 FY03 – 30,437FY04 – 25,750
* Includes 4,905for blackout
studies
Activity FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 Req.
Superconductivity 31,991 38,801 34,129 45,000
Transmission Reliability 18,257 21,576 11,760 10,720
Electric Distribution 10,791 11,072 14,563 5,459
Energy Storage 9,098 8,990 9,015 4,000
Elec Mkts Tech Assist 2,840 4,816 6,925* 5,000
GridWise - - - 5,000
GridWorks - - - 5,500
Exports - - - 1,201
Construction - - 736 -
Program Direction - 3,129 3,690 9,000
Totals 72,977 88,384 80,818 90,880
($000)
Resources:
TR Program: http://electricity.doe.gov
Vision and Roadmap Proceedings: http://electricity.doe.gov, go to “About the Office.”
http://phasors.pnl.gov
NEP: www.pi.energy.gov
NTGS: www.ntgs.doe.gov
www.energetics.com/gridworks.html
www.gridwise.org
DOE Transmission Reliability Research