Translating lessons learned from TNBR-UNITEN s fully integrated smart grid test-bed to large scale deployments

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1 Translating lessons learned from TNBR-UNITEN s fully integrated smart grid test-bed to large scale deployments Metering Asia 2013 Dr. Ong Hang See: Department Head, UNITEN TNB Bryan Spear: Trilliant, Managing Director APAC

2 Trilliant: Energy Innovation Providing Smart Grid Communications Solutions for 28 Years Silicon Valley Innovation Strong Investors Headquartered in Silicon Valley Operations in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe and Asia Over 35 industry patents The Only Proven Global Platform-Millions Deployed Serving utilities for 28 years End-to-end smart grid communications Unlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5GHz mesh applicable worldwide Cellular and other technologies under single platform Recognized Leadership Global Customer Base 200+ CONFIDENTIAL 2

3 Trilliant: Providing Value to Customers Globally Global Customer Base Major Smart Grid Project Smart Grid Pilot Highlighted Channel Customers 200+ Customers around the World CONFIDENTIAL 3

4 The Communications Platform is the Key Enabler for the Smart Grid Meter Data Management Customer Information Systems GRID Voltage Control Distributed generation Distribution automation Feeder reconfiguration Outage management Diagnostics Monitoring Revenue protection Outage Management System Distribution Management System Utility Data Center METERING CONSUMER Meter reading Outage and restoration Remote connect Rate programs Time-of-use pricing Power quality Net metering Demand-side management Load control Prepayment Electric vehicles Energy efficiency 4

5 Trilliant SecureMesh IP Network Overview UnitySuite Head-End Software Data aggregation Interface to existing systems Network and device management SecureMesh WAN (Wide Area Network) 5GHz unlicensed High Bandwidth (54Mbps), Low latency (<10ms) Long Range, 12 hops Layer 2 Ethernet transport Supports both IPv4 & IPv6 Dist and Substation Automation SecureMesh NAN (Neighborhood Area Network) UnitySuite Network Mgmt System 2.4GHz unlicensed, 250Kbps Standards-based (IEEE ), wireless mesh technology Field-proven radio performance, long range, good penetration Wide choice of meters Metering, Consumer Engagement, Outage Management, etc. Multiple options for WAN (Fiber optic, Cellular, Private, etc.) UnitySuite Enterprise Services Bus UnitySuite DSM UnitySuite AMI & Grid UnitySuite Operations Platform HAN Various options to address the specific utility business model

6 SecureMesh Product Components Network Element Manager (NEMS) Management of WAN nodes Gateway Extender Bridge Connector Interface between WAN and customer wired network Network expansion and coverage Both WAN (5GHz) and NAN (2.4GHZ) functionality in single device Distribution Automation endpoint Ethernet port for DA devices 5 GHz SF6 Load Break Switch Backbone SecureMesh WAN (Wide Area Network) SecureMesh NAN (Neighborhood Area Network) slide GHz AMI Meters Recloser Controller Capacitor Bank Controller

7 The Trilliant Platform: Flexible Deployment Scenarios Other Utility Applications CIS SCADA MDMS SAP Trilliant UnitySuite Enterprise Software Metering Management System (MMS) Consumer Engagement Management System (CEMS) GIS OMS/DMS Communications Device Management System (CDMS) Network Element Management System (NEMS) 2G/3G/4G Cellular Network Core Network Core Network PLC, LRR, 2G/3G/4G, SMS, Other Cellular 3 rd Party WAN 5GHZ Secure Mesh WAN 2.4GHZ Secure Mesh NAN Devices without Trilliant Embedded Agent 2.4GHz RF Mesh and Cellular, with Cellular Backhaul 2.4GHz RF Mesh with 3 rd Party Backhaul End-to-end Private RF Mesh Network CONFIDENTIAL 7

8 TNBR-UNITEN Smart Grid Test-bed Project Overview CONFIDENTIAL 8

9 TNB Overview Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Largest utility in Malaysia, 7.6M customers (~3.5% demand growth) Fully regulated, vertically integrated Total generation capacity is 21,051 MW (2010) TNBR A R&D Centre of TNB that provides a centralised, one-stop centre for technical solutions and innovation. UNITEN (Universiti Tenaga Nasional) A wholly-owned subsidiary of TNB and a University that focuses on Engineering, IT and Business Studies. TNB TNBR UNITEN CONFIDENTIAL 9

10 TNBR Project Overview Project Background To support TNB s Smart Grid Initiatives Leverage on communications & Information Infrastructure for improving electrical system operation Customer Requirements A test-bed for investigating on the roll-out of smart grid applications (SCADA/DA, and AMI deployment schemes) Develop implementation guidelines for communication network of smart grid and its applications Communications guidelines Bi-directional and open standard communications platform with ability to support multiple services Reliable, redundant, high availability, and secure Deliverables A smart grid test bed that consists of an open standard communication network for smart grid applications, together with the results of the performance analysis of the network. A fully functional SCADA/AMI network. CONFIDENTIAL 10

11 Initial Design CONFIDENTIAL 11

12 Implementation CONFIDENTIAL 12

13 Trilliant Solution in TNBR-UNITEN Test-Bed UnitySuite Enterprise Software Metering Management System (MMS) Consumer Engagement Management System (CEMS) Other Applications PLC HES Web Services Communications Device Management System (CDMS) Network Element Management System (NEMS) Solution End-to-end private Trilliant RF Mesh network supporting multiple technologies (PLC, BPLC) AMI: 2.4GHz SecureMesh and PLC WAN: SecureMesh WAN (5GHz) for DA (RTU control), backhaul of Trilliant SecureMesh (2.4GHz), and third party PLC meters 5GHZ Secure Mesh WAN Core Network PLC Network 3 rd Party Meters w/out Trilliant Embedded Agent 2.4GHZ Secure Mesh NAN End-to-end Private 2.4GHz Mesh Network with support of multiple technologies CONFIDENTIAL 13

14 Information Flow RTU RTU RTU Master Vendor OPC DA Server Gateway In House Echelon Meter Echelon Meter DC Echelon NES Database Trilliant Meter Trilliant Meter Unity Suite CONFIDENTIAL 14

15 Display Data Polling & Display (developed) Network Management Software (developed) CONFIDENTIAL 15

16 Network Testing: WAN Application: Substation Communication Feeder Automation Self Healing Testing Results: Throughput (Avg) Utility Requirement 10Kbps - 1Mbps Trilliant SecureMesh Wimax BPL 21Mbps 700kbps 56Mbps Latency (Avg) 100ms 5s 6ms 181ms 20ms Failover Yes Yes No No Availability > 99% 99.6% 92.4% 99.4% Packet Loss < 2.5% 1.97% 1.38% 0.69% Stress Test (Failure BW) 28Mbps (1 sec) 800Kbps (1 sec) 90Mbps (1 sec) slide 16

17 AMI Testing Application: Demand Response Net Metering Outage Management Self Healing AMI data for voltage control Testing Results : Throughput Utility Requirement Varies by applications Trilliant SecureMesh 250Kbps* Failover Yes Yes No Latency (Single read) Latency (full read) Meter Read Success PLC ~5bps* <1s 120ms 140ms - 2 minutes 4 minutes 98.5% 100% 100% slide 17

18 TNBR-Uniten Summary (Trilliant Technology) Successfully integrated a hybrid and heterogeneous network. Common perception is unlicensed band susceptible external interference - No evidence of interference to WiFi network Tested and perform in very environmentally challenging locations such as concrete meter shelters Highly reliable network. 100% success on test cases CONFIDENTIAL 18

19 Future work that based on Trilliant Wireless Technology 1. Emergency Response System 2. Asset Management 3. Workforce Automation 4. Non-regulated revenue 5. Streetlight Automation

20 Summary CONFIDENTIAL 20

21 Principles for Successful Smart Grid Communications Strategy 1. Build for the long term Avoid obsolescence, build on open standards Architecture to embrace new standards over time Ensure technology supports advanced applications of today, and future to obtain maximum value 2. Embrace multiple technologies Flexible platform.no one-size-fits-all solution BOTH private and public network Urban, suburban, and rural coverage Grid, metering, and consumer support Design for integration to allow best of breed technologies 3. Security from the ground up Holistic security architecture Open standards 4. Leverage proven technologies to minimize risk There is no substitute for large scale field deployments.leverage the lessons learned of others CONFIDENTIAL 21

22 Thank You