Alfred University Energy Symposium
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at
AVANGRID
October 12, 2018
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AVANGRID Introduction
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at AVANGRID
our companies
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Berkshire Gas
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Central Maine Power
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CNG
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Maine Natural Gas
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NYSEG
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RG&E
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SCG
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UI
A. Planning
1. Forecasting
2. Hosting Capacity 3. Interconnection
B. Operations
1. Grid Visibility
2. DER Management
3. Active Grid Optimization 4. Outage Management
C. Market Enablement
1. Customer Empowerment & Choice 2. Developer Tools
3. Retail Markets
D. Technology Platform
1. Cybersecurity & Interoperability 2. Big Data & Analytics
3. Integrated Platform
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at AVANGRID
Source: EPRI Integrated Grid Overview, Opportunities and Challenges
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Planning
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at AVANGRID
1. Forecasting
• Disaggregated Load and DER data
• Time Differentiated Data
• Locational Data & Adoption Forecasting
• Probabilistic Forecasts
• Non-Traditional Alternatives (NWA)
2. Hosting Capacity Analysis (PV)
• Feeder and Sub-Feeder Analysis (locational)
• Inclusion of Existing and Queued DER
• Forecasted Hosting Capacity
3. Interconnections
• IOAP
• Power Flow Modeling &
Analysis
• Automatic Screening
Operations
1. Grid Visibility
• Strategic Automation
• AMI
• Behind the Meter
2. DER Visibility
• Situational Awareness
• Real-Time Monitoring and Metering (watts, volts, vars)
• Real-Time Management (watts, volts, vars)
3. Active Grid Optimization
• Grid, supply, demand
• ADMS
• DERMS
• Aggregators
• NYISO
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Market Enablement
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at AVANGRID
1. Customer Empowerment & Choice
• Portals
• Alerts, Analysis, Recommendations
• Marketplace (products, services, providers)
2. Developer Tools
• Hosting Capacity Maps
• Interconnection Online Application Portal (IOAP)
• Marketplace
3. Market Design & Implementation Plan
Technology Platform
• Cybersecurity & Interoperability
• NERC, NIST, ISO/IEC Cybersecurity Standards
• Open Standards and Protocols (IEC, IEEE, UL)
• Futureproofing Through Flexibility (AMI, …)
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Technology Platform
The Future of Electrical Grid Systems at AVANGRID
• Big Data & Analytics
• Quality & Validation
• Governance
• Use Cases, Processes & Rules
Questions?
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avangrid.com DERMs and Data Analytics to Support DER 10 (A Utility Perspective)
DER-Related Analytics Use Cases
•Disaggregation of net metering (behind-the-meter resources)
•Long-term and short-term
Load & DER Forecasting
•Hosting Capacity Maps
Hosting Capacity
•Modeling of installed and queued DER
•Active Network Management*
Interconnection Analyses
•Performance modeling & verification
NWA Analysis
•Outage Notifications*
•Fault Isolation* and Restoration Switching with DER
Outage Management
•Data logging & reporting
•Verification of protection system operation
Event Analysis
•CAIDI, SAIFI
•Causal analysis and remedial recommendations
Reliability Analysis
•Transformer & Equipment Load Management*
•Breaker duty and timing tracking
Asset Management
•Planned (day-ahead) & Unplanned (contingencies)
•Voltage & var optimization*
Grid Optimization
•Verification against schedule or other dispatch directives
•Interface with market management
