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CCA & Microgrid Functions

Faramarz Maghsoodlou, Ph.D.

Director, Energy Solutions

Cisco Advanced Services

October 23, 2014 October 2014 - Petaluma, CA

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CCA & Microgrids Evolution of Business Model & Capabilities

Communication & Control Technologies + Policy and Regulatory Advancement

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Local Connectivity

• Generation (PV) • Storage (EV) • Premise EMS

Optimized for Heat & Power

Distribution Grid Support

Basic Resiliency (Backup Power)

Standardized Communication & Control Protocols

Multi-Microgrid Connectivity & Interaction

Large Scale DG Aggregation (VPP)

Interaction with Transmission Grid

Dispatchable DERs

Transactive Energy

Grid-Scale Resiliency

Distributed Control of Large Clusters of Microgrids

Microgrid Clusters fully Integrated for Infrastructure Replacement

Modular Grid Blocks

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Microgrid & CCA Functions

Energy Services & Market FunctionsGrid Monitoring & Control Functions

CCA Functions

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Communication Systems and Control technologies