The role of ICT in managing the complex Smart Grid Infrastructure Nampuraja Enose Infosys Labs
Smart Grid The Smart Grid isn t a thing, but rather a Vision for the power system of the future Its a mix of a broad range of technologies, design concepts and operating practices Fundamentally smart grid is an amalgam of Information and Communication technologies with Power system technology real-time, two-way communications throughout the grid intelligent devices continually interacting with each other creating an enterprise-wide information system SMART GRID Electrical Infrastructure + ICT Infrastructure Allow utilities to understand, optimize, and regulate demand, supply, costs, security and reliability Grids are "smart - they don't only transport electricity but also information 2
When grids get Smart Adaptive Predictive Self-Healing intelligently and rapidly respond to changing conditions better situational awareness and proactive actions automatic restoration from disturbances Advanced Components Reliable Integrated Interactive efficiently mitigates peak demand and load variability information, management and control functions real-time communication between stakeholders Advanced Sensors & measuring devices Integrated communica tions Optimized best use of resource and equipment Secure resilient to physical and cyber security attacks Distributed Reduce losses Improve ROI accommodates a wide variety of generation real-time monitoring, remote management and control optimize CapEx and OpEx Improved Interfaces & Decision support Advanced Control methods Environment friendly transforms the way energy is consumed 3
Advanced components Smart Grid New services Advanced software/ systems Integrated Communication Smart devices/ improved Intelligence A complex interoperable system of systems with a common understanding between its major building blocks Advanced control 4
Smart Grid - variety of enterprise applications Smart Grids are about power. but also Enterprise Applications 5
Smart Grid - a mountain of Infrastructure Generation Hundreds Complexity in Infrastructure Transmission Applications Complexity of control functions Huge volumes of operational data Distribution Increase in non-operational data Multi-stakeholder interactions Customers Increased Security concerns 6
Smart Grid- Conceptual Reference model NIST responsible for the many pieces of "the world's largest and most complex machine" are able to work together. NIST identifies 75 standards Specifies 15 high-priority gaps and harmonization issues SGIP setup to provide an open forum in developing additional standards needed NIST- In all, it is anticipated that hundreds of standards will be required to build a safe and secure Smart Grid that is interoperable, end to end. 7
Smart Grid Infrastructure Management system 8
Smart grid Infrastructure Management System Foundational layers 9
TMN & FCAPS models FCAPS TMN Architecture 10
Smart grid Infrastructure Management System Intelligence layers 11
FCAPS By isolating the management challenge into distinct areas, the FCAPS model allows us to conceptualize solutions that make the most sense for the challenges unique to each functional area. Fault logging F C A P S Configuration identification Usage surveillance Performance monitoring Authentication Fault notification Configuration collection Usage data collection Performance data collection Access control Fault detection Configuration control Usage testing Performance characterization Data privacy Fault correction Configuration provision Usage measurement Performance data analysis Data integrity Fault isolation Service planning Tariff & pricing Performance report generation Security administration Alarm generation Service provisioning Budgeting Trend analysis Prevention Alarm handling Network planning Profitability analysis Historical logs Detection Alarm filtering Backup & restore Auditing Capacity planning Enable NE functions Alarm correlation Inventory/ Asset mgmt. Fraud reporting Traffic forecasting Security event detection Error logging Remote configuration Accounting modes Performance reporting Security reporting Error handling Software distribution Accounting limits Exception analysis Security audit Testing & Diagnosis Auto discovery Network recovery Change management 12
Implementation- Challenges Interoperability Standards - need for faster, more comprehensive development BIG data Regulatory Challenges Legacy systems & Aging Infrastructure Policy implementation Bridging the Telco-Utility divide Convergence of technologies Security increased interconnection challenges Remote management Consumer acceptance of Smart Grid Implementation issues 13
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