EPRI Power Quality Applications (PQA) and Advanced Distribution Automation (ADA) 2009 Conference and Exhibition Review of Canadian Smart Grid Initiatives Chad Abbey CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada July 1, 2009 Overview • Overview of industry activities • Specific Smart Grid initiatives • DER and the Smart Grid • Testing facilities • Perspective from regulators • Summary Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 2 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 Smart Canadian Utility Projects Smart Grid Technology Utilities/Region AMR/AMI BC Hydro, Ontario, Hydro-Quebec Automatic Fault Location Hydro-Quebec BC Hydro, ENMAX, Burlington, Toronto Fast Reconfiguration (e.g. S&C’s IntelliTEAM) Hydro Voltage Reduction Schemes BC Hydro, Hydro-Quebec Remote monitoring Hydro-Quebec Planned Islanding BC Hydro, Hydro-Quebec Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 3 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 NNeeww TTeecchhnnoollooggyy –– KKiinneeccttss FFeeeeddeerr CCuurrrreenntt MMoonniittoorriinngg ((FFCCMM)) • The feeder current meter primary measurement and reporting is the line current of the HV side (max, min, accumulated) • Granular data to be consolidate into one central repository. • Need to add analytical to improve operation and planning (optimize decision-making based on data) Source: Leveraging Smart Meter Technology at Milton Hydro, R. Brajovic, presented at EDIST 2009 Conference, Markam, Ontario Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 4 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 LLeevveerraaggiinngg SSmmaarrtt MMeetteerr TTeecchhnnoollooggyy MMiillttoonn HHyyddrroo EExxaammppllee Source: Leveraging Smart Meter Technology at Milton Hydro, R. Brajovic, presented at EDIST 2009 Conference, Markam, Ontario Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 5 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 CCoommppaarriinngg SSmmaarrtt MMeetteerr CCuussttoommeerr DDaattaa aanndd DDiissttrriibbuuttiioonn TTrraannssffoorrmmeerr MMeeaassuurreemmeennttss Source: Leveraging Smart Meter Technology at Milton Hydro, R. Brajovic, presented at EDIST 2009 Conference, Markam, Ontario Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 6 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 TTrraannssffoorrmmeerr MMoonntthhllyy LLooaaddiinngg uussiinngg hhoouurrllyy iinntteerrvvaall ddaattaa ffrroomm eeaacchh ccuussttoommeerr Source: Leveraging Smart Meter Technology at Milton Hydro, R. Brajovic, presented at EDIST 2009 Conference, Markam, Ontario Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 7 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 NNeeww EEnnggiinneeeerriinngg PPllaannnniinngg TTooooll ((nneeeeddss AAMMII)) EEnneerrggyy PPrrooffiillee MMaannaaggeerr • Metered load and generator profiles •Meter demand and network demand profiles Source: Leveraging Smart Meter Data, CYME International, St-Bruno, Quebec. Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 8 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 CCEEAATTII SSmmaarrtt GGrriidd WWoorrkkiinngg GGrroouupp • Centre for Energy Advancement through Technological Innovation (CEATI) International • Objectives – Definition of Smart Grid – Action plan for development of the Smart Grid – Identify technology gaps – Share successful strategies for implementation of the Smart Grid • Initiated in 2008 Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 9 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009 OOnnttaarriioo SSmmaarrtt GGrriidd FFoorruumm • Participation – Led by IESO – Utilities, suppliers, government • Objectives – Develop a high level vision of Ontario Smart Grid – Educate industry leaders on drivers, technologies, and opportunities – Identify enablers and barriers • Outputs – Report on findings and recommendations – Website: www.theimo.com/imoweb/marketsandprograms/smart_grid.asp Copyright ©Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of 10 Natural Resources, 2009. PQA/ADA Conference & Exhibition 2009