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TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: TG4g-SUN Perspectives from EPRI, May 2009Date Submitted: May 2009Source: Brian Seal, Electric Power Research InstituteContact: Brian Seal, Electric Power Research InstituteVoice: 1-865-218-8181, E-Mail: [email protected]: TG4g-SUN Perspectives from EPRI, May 2009Abstract: EPRI perspective on the activities of the TG4g-SUNPurpose: Smart Utility NetworksNotice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered
as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein.
Release: The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
Smart Grid – Sensors, Computing, CommunicationThe Entire Electrical Power System
From Generation to End Use
Highly Instrumented
with Advanced Sensors and Computing
Interconnected by a Communication Fabric
that Reaches Every Device
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
“Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is the bedrock of the smart grid.” Energybiz (08/08) Vol. 5, No. 4, P. 52
“…AMI technology provides a foundation for the achievement of smart grid benefits.” Article Title, Utility Automation & Engineering T&D
“How AMI Enables the Smart Grid.” Article Title, Utility Products Magazine
“AMI to pave path towards Smart Grid” Article Heading, SmartGridNews.com, Sept 29, 2007
The World on the Shoulders of AMI…
Are These Reasonable Expectations ?
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
EPRI Perspective on AMI and a Smart Grid
Multipurpose
Reaches Everything
Multi-directional data flow
Now’s data now
Minute resolution
Milliseconds
Open
Application Specific
Reaches Buildings
One-way data flow
Today’s data tomorrow
Hourly resolution
Seconds
Proprietary
The contribution of “AMI” to a Smart Grid depends on our progress in making the transition from:
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
Additional Application Value Continuously Being Identified
Cost of manual meter
reading
Real-time Distribution
Optimization
15-yearEnergy through typical meter
$18
,000
Demand & Energy
reduction from CVR
All loads being auto
price responsive
Managing widespread
DER
Societal Benefits
Env
ironm
ent,
N
atio
n,
Reg
ion
Bat
tery
Sto
rage
, P
HE
V,
Sol
ar,
Win
d
Add
itive
Val
ue
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
Regulators and utilities will expect the communications foundation for a smart grid to deliver more and therefore to cost more.
Application Value Supports the Cost
• Residential meters need not be $20 devices
• HAN gateways, integrated disconnect switches, outage ride-through, etc – all driving up the cost / value curve
• Transceiver chipset not seen as driving the overall BOM cost. Do not compromise performance for pennies.
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
Utility Benefits from a Common Phy/Mac
• Improving performance – dedicated IC’s outperforming multipurpose devices
• Hardware that can be remotely switched from vendor A network to vendor B network
• Decoupling networking technology from manufacturing - enabling AMI companies that don’t produce hardware
• A platform upon which additional standards could be built – potential for eventual multivendor interoperability
Target RFP Language: “All system equipment must have at least two independent sources of supply.”
TG4g - SUN
May 2009
Brian K. Seal, Electric Power Research Institute
doc.: IEEE 15-09-0382-00-004g
A Window of Opportunity
Many utility needs are immediate, others emerging
Utilities are being tempted by costly alternatives that are not technically ideal
“Consensus” more beneficial than “best” – VHS/BetaMax, HD DVD / BluRay