EPRI Research Overview IT/Security Focus November 29, 2012 Mark McGranaghan VP, Power Delivery and Utilization Power Delivery & Energy Utilization Sector From Generator Bus Bar to End Use Transmission Distribution End Use Information and Communications Collaboration..Technical Expertise.Thought Leadership Strong Collaborative: ~100 members ~$96M Annual R&D Funding Resources (Laboratories, Technical Staff ) as Extensions of our Member s Staff 2 1
Portfolio Reflects the Core PDU Strategies Collaboration Industry Participation and Coordination International Cooperation 3 R&D Roadmap Provides direction for the portfolio Strategic issues that need to be addressed Action plans Coordination with other research organizations Coordination with industry Roadmaps are living documents 4 2
Coordinating with Industry Roadmaps Utility Roadmaps System Operators International 5 The Roadmaps Power System start with a Vision Future Power System will require new technologies, infrastructure, and control systems 6 3
Examples of Critical Challenges Architecture and Interoperability Distributed Controls Integration Monitoring, Sensors, and Data Model Based Management Challenges and R&D Needs Cut Across All Levels of the Grid 7 Smart Grid Top R&D Challenges 1. Standards and Interoperability 2. Communications Technology 3. System Architecture, Integration and Next Generation Energy Management Systems 4. Security and Privacy 5. Bulk Renewable Generation and Distributed Energy Resource Integration 6. Advanced Data Management, Analysis and Visualization (Including Wide Area) 7. Model-Based Management and Planning of the Grid 8. Smart Grid Cost Benefit Analysis 9. Customer Integration Strategies including Behavior, Communications and Automation 10. Advanced Technology Development and Assessments including Power Electronics, Energy Storage and Sensors 8 4
The Challenge of Integrating Renewables Flexibility Smart Appliances Distributed Energy Storage Renewable Generation Electric Vehicles DMS and EMS Integration 9 Innovation Challenge - Integrating the Customer Customer engagement is critical! 10 5
The Challenge of Grid Resiliency Improving Response Using UAVs for damage assessment Integrating OMS and GIS with AMI systems Enabling the field workforce Technologies to Enhance Situational Awareness 11 Cyber Security Another kind of resiliency Prevention Detect, Respond and Recover Survivability Secure communications Access control Trusted systems Detect intrusions Contain attack Eradicate / recover Understand power system impact Respond to incident Operate in a degraded state 12 6
IntelliGrid Program (P161) The IntelliGrid Program conducts research, development and demonstrations on the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) that Enable Smart Grid applications IntelliGrid Transmission Distribution End-Use (AMI/DR) 13 Integration of Data Across the Enterprise Enables Visualization of Information by Users EPRI s work on CIM and 61850 has established standardized data models IntelliGrid Research - Applications enabled by the standards Asset performance Field force data visualization Empower the field work force with better information than currently available Port back-office data to the field workers Applications make the abstract standards real and tangible 14 7
The Field Area Network (FAN) Communication Demonstration Approach: Design, implementation and analysis of FAN pilots or deployments that utilize a variety of technologies and approaches (Host Sites) Research reliability and performance of various private, public, and hybrid network technology options Cost / Benefit Analysis for FANs Deliverable Guidebook for FAN Implementation 15 Cyber Security & Privacy Program (P183) The Cyber Security Program conducts research to address emerging threats to an Interconnected Electric system through Technology, Processes and Standards Mitigate risk of legacy systems and smart grid technology deployments Evaluate security with security tools, testing results, and improved risk assessment methodologies Awareness of cyber security activities 16 8
EPRI Cyber Security Activities Landscape Trade Organizations Research Organizations EPRI in collaboration with utilities Standards Bodies Policy / Regulators Vendors Representing Utilities Through Coordination and Collaboration 17 Cyber Security: Key Research Challenges Technology Domains Assessing and Monitoring Risk Protective Measures Testing and Simulation Modeling Impact of Cyber Incidents Cyber Resiliency Testing Managing Incidents Legacy Systems Privacy Technology Meeting Security Challenges for Current and Future Systems 18 9
The Next Generation Substation Data Integration, IEDs, PMUs, Security Operational Data 19 Example Assessment of Remote Access Security Work with vendors and utilities to improve several Remote Substation Access products: Develop comprehensive list of requirements Install five vendor solutions in Smart Grid Substation Lab Host vendor bake off against requirements Value: Utilities speak with one voice on requirements Accelerated technology transfer Vendor/Utility collaboration for improved products 20 10
Coordinating R&D with Demonstrations and Deployments Communications and IT Communication Infrastructure Applications and Technology Technology Assessments Information Systems Integration Security Demonstrations New Technologies New Applications and Systems 21 Next Major Demonstration - Data Analytics Distribution Modernization Demonstration Common Elements Significant Data Volume Turn Data into Information Methodologies Demonstration Learning by Doing Transmission Modernization Demonstration Derive Valuable, Actionable Information from Big Data 22 11
Workforce Issues/Tech Transfer Immersion Reports Industry Reference Books Knowledge Base Training Interest Groups Addressing Institutional Knowledge Loss 23 Together Shaping the Future of Electricity 24 12