Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Weinhold, CTO Siemens Energy Management Berlin, 14. Dezember 2015 Integrated Energy Networks enabled by Digitalization siemens.com
The world of our customers is changing From centralized power and unidirectional grid Distributed Energy Systems to Decentral and Distributed Energy Systems and bidirectional balancing Transmission Distribution and Consumption 1 Changing generation mix 2 Generation capacity additions 3 4 5 Distance from source to load Decentralization (public/private) Refurbishment/ upgrades Page 2
Technologies to master the Energy Transition: Increasing role of Power Electronics and Digitalization in all voltage levels 1 2 3 4 5 Changing generation mix Generation capacity additions Distance from source to load Decentralization (public / private) Refurbishment / upgrades Interconnectors Network Control Systems Synthetic Inertia Transmission Grid Capacity additions Intelligent Distribution Grid Substation High Voltage DC Systems (HVDC) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) Supergrids Active Network Mgmt., Microgrids, Nanogrids Distributed Energy Systems (DES) Energy Storage, Electrolyzers, Power-to-X Equipment with higher voltage ratings Cyber Security Solutions Resilience Page 3
Customer trends drive dramatic change in energy systems Affordability Availability Environment Renewables and conventional Forecasting Distributed energy Generation control HVDC/FACTS Electrification Agility in energy Automation Digitalization Grid stability Security Power to X MDM e-mobility Customer engagement HVDC/FACTS = High Voltage Direct Current/Flexible AC Transmission Systems MDM = Meter Data Management Page 4
Siemens lives up to future challenges with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform communication transmission distribution Market driven applications EnergyIP platform consumption Cyber security Page 5
transmission: security, sustainability and cost-efficiency for the grid Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Enterprise New launch: IT DC Onshore Greater Grid Access Gabbard, UK Enterprise (Grid access service bus (FACTS e.g. Static solutions AC & DC) Var Compensator) Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform Cost reduction approx. 10 ct/kwh communication transmission SVC PLUS less dependent on existing network conditions distribution Bjæverskov, Denmark (FACTS: Synchronous Condenser) Providing 800 MVA short-circuit power Black Sea Network, Georgia (HVDC Classic) consumption Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Inelfe, France-Spain (HVDC PLUS, multilevel VSC technology) Cyber security Market driven applications Up to EnergyIP 350 MW platform Doubled energy defined eco-friendly exchange capacity power trading between France and Spain Page 6
France-Spain Interconnector: Power Electronics Page 7
France-Spain Interconnector: Converter using intelligent control software Page 8
Significant grid access cost reduction driven by paradigm shift: utilize decentralized intelligence of wind turbine inverters Current solution New solution Page 9
Grid control applications Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform communication transmission distribution Market driven applications EnergyIP Advanced platform Control Center for PJM Interconnection, USA Cyber security Increased security and reliability of the grid consumption Practically uninterrupted power supply and grid control Page 10
Research project Dynamic Grid Control Center Challenge: Changing system dynamics More power electronics within the grid, less rotating mass Target: Autopilot and Master Power Control operation Controllable grid dynamics Self healing capabilities Partnering: 3 universities 4 TSOs SPECTRUM 7 2 scientific institutes PJM interconnection Page 11
Market driven applications Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum EnergyIP Power 8 platform Statnett, Norway Peak communication avoidance Distributed optimization CO2 and cost avoidance transmission Allocation of grid losses and unaccounted energy distribution Market driven applications EnergyIP platform consumption Cyber security Page 12
Digitale Innovation in der Praxis, Statnett Elhub, Norway DSO Generation TSO Retailers 3 rd party and other entities EnergyIP 8 platform: Meter Data Management (MDM) application End-Point/ Metering Points Siemens EnergyIP MTM Market Player Entities Integration Market Transaction Management (MTM) Benefits: Peak avoidance Distributed optimization CO 2 and cost avoidance Wind Solar e-mobility End user DSO DSO: Distribution System Operators TSO: Transmission System Operators MTM: Market Transaction Management Allocation of grid losses and unaccounted energy Page 13
Active Network Management as an enabler for efficient and stable grid operation Active Network Management Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform communication advanced distribution management Market driven applications EnergyIP platform Cyber security transmission distribution intelligent substation, battery storage, feeder automation, autom. ring main unit consumption Page 14
Active Network Management Grand Unified Scheme Northern Power Grid (NPG), United Kingdom Solution Integration of battery storage, enhanced voltage control, demand response, and realtime thermal rating in a closed loop wide area communication Benefits Efficient and stable grid operation Prosumers as active participants offering load flexibility Page 15
Microgrid as an enabler for ancillary services from the distribution grid Microgrid Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform communication transmission distribution microgrid controller, battery storage Market driven applications EnergyIP platform microgrid manager consumption smart grid unit Cyber security Page 16
Digitalization optimizes investments of New Brunswick (NB) Power, Canada Gas-fired Peaker Plant (underutilized) Grid control system Energy exchange Billing Industrial Decentralized generation and consumer load bundled on a virtual platform To be used as a flexible single power plant e-mobility DEMS DRMS Benefits: Residential Optimization of investments Decentralized Generation Onshore Wind DEMS: Decentralized Energy Management System Commercial DRMS: Demand Response Management System New business model makes NB Power fit for the future CO 2 reduction Page 17
Microgrid IREN2 research project in Wildpoldsried, Germany Solution Combining micro grid and VPP to form a topological power plant, which can be operated in island mode Benefits Stable and economically optimized grid operation Black start capability Profitable use of renewable resources Ancillary services from the distribution grid Page 18
Distributed Energy System as an enabler for increased energy efficiency and flexibility Distributed Energy System Cloud enabled applications e.g. Data analytics, VPP/DR portal Public cloud e.g. Home energy management applications Enterprise IT Enterprise service bus Grid control applications Spectrum Power platform communication transmission distribution Market driven applications EnergyIP platform DR, VPP, MDM consumption smart grid unit, smart meter, building management system Cyber security Page 19
Distributed Energy Systems Aspern (Vienna), Austria Solution Combination of smart buildings, smart grid and smart markets using data analytics and ICT Benefits Integration of shareholders into one electric ecosystem: Buildings: Optimized energy costs and consumption Distribution grid: Market facilitator and reliable energy supply Energy market: Flexibility becomes available schreinerkastler.at wien 3420 Page 20
Energiepark Mainz Project scope and key facts Location: Mainz-Hechtsheim (DE) 3 high performance electrolysis systems, peak power of 2 MW el. each (6 MW peak) Highly dynamic operation over broad load range (ramp speed 10% per sec.) First Electrolyzer delivered mid of march Plant commissioned in July 2015 Page 21
How will the energy system develop in such a fast-paced environment? Page 22
Vision of the Future: The energy cell concept Digitalization Cell 1 Cell 2 Cell 3 Cell 4 Electricity grid / Supergrid Cell 5 Gas grid Cells negotiate energy exchange among themselves (peer-to-peer) Energy cell can be Community Factory Power plant Dedicated storage Facility Energy cell contains Power generation Thermal and gas grids Energy storage Power-to-X (-value) Dispatchable Loads ICT, self-organization self-healing intelligence resiliency Page 23
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