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Ruling the Smart City World 10 Whether a utility is in a competitive market or a regulated market,
Quiet Conway, Arkansas, might not be the its relationship with each of its customers is increasingly vital to its
biggest city in the technology world, but it future success.
By David DeMaio, Oracle Utilities
embraced smart-city opportunities, developed
a Digital Nervous System and more.
By Michael Wiebe, MW Consulting 24 Cozying up to Customers
The 100-year-old you pay the bill and we keep the power on
Paying Attention to the Signs 13 relationship dynamic between utility companies and consumers no
longer works well.
Nowadays, AMI is positioned as a foundation
for technology to evolve to multiservice
By Mark Konya and Mike Smith, SAS
networks with a multiplicity of applications
that support city infrastructures. 26 Testing in the Digital Substation
By Tony Bogovic, Vencore Labs The widespread implementation of IEC 61850-based substation
protection and the increased interest in digitalization provides an
opportunity to develop and implement protection, automation and
Keys to Starting Your IoT Journey 15 control that can be tested remotely.
When deploying smart applications, its By Alexander Apostolov, Omicrone
important to note that the goals of
municipalities and utilities often overlap.
By Charles Nobles, Sensus 29 Backing up Substations with Batteries
By adopting a battery technology that is compatible with digital
control and communication, operators can better integrate their
essential backup.
From the Editor 2 By Mohamed Fourati, Saft
Notes 4
Products 34 31 Overcoming Challenges on HV Switchgear
Electrical contractors, who often work with high-voltage
Calendar/Ad Index 35 switchgear, face responsibilities and key challenges when
Parting Thoughts 36 conducting transformer work.
By Richard Smith, Smith Brothers
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Renewables:
Not Just California Dreaming SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICAN
POWER GENERATION GROUP
I recently attended several conferences, including one in Germany, covering the Richard Baker
same common theme: the shift from central station generation to distributed genera-
EDITOR IN CHIEF
tion is happening quickly and its disruptive. Teresa Hansen
918.831.9504 teresah@pennwell.com
Germany, which several years ago committed to promoting renewable energy and
eliminating nuclear and coal-fired power, is transitioning quicker than most. Theres SENIOR EDITOR
Rod Walton
debate about how much this transition has cost, but theres little, if any, argument about 918.831.9177 rwalton@pennwell.com
the need to green electricity supply. Most Europeans (not just Germans) are onboard.
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Few U.S. states are moving quicker than Germany, but some are moving fast, includ- Jeff Postelwait
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ing California, which often sets the trends for the rest of the country.
In 2007, Californias Public Utility Commission authorized its first Community CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
TransmissionHub Senior Analyst Corina Rivera-Linares
Choice Aggregation (CCA) applications. A UCLA press release describes a CCA as a
utility that provides cities and counties the opportunity to choose the type of energy DESIGNER II
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purchasing power within a defined jurisdiction to buy energy. California law defines SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT-AUDIENCE
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CCAs as electric service providers. They compete with investor-owned utilities and a June Griffin
main objective is to reduce CO2 by offering clean energy.
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Today, 10 years after their creation, eight CCAs have been established in California Linda Thomas
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and more than a dozen others are in the works.
A new report, released in July by the Center for Climate Protection, explains that AD SERVICES COORDINATOR
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estimated the number of customers leaving private utilities for CCAs, creating an
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DOMINION GETS CORPS APPROVAL FOR CONTROVERSIAL LINE OVER JAMES RIVER
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers It is extremely disappointing that the to reduce impacts on views and the envi-
has granted Dominion Energy a final Army Corps has agreed to let this destructive ronment. The area also has views of a theme
permit to proceed with a towering power project move forward. These transmission park, a sewage plant, condominiums and
transmission line above the James River
in Virginia. Project opponents say it will
blight the views in one of the countrys
most historic areas.
The utility has said its Surry-Skiffes
Creek transmission line near Jamestown
James River
is urgently needed to provide reliable
electric service to Virginias peninsula towers, many the size of the Statue of Liberty, other commercial facilities, she said.
region, where two coal-fired power units would deface a landscape that has stood for Dominion also pledged about $90
were recently retired. The project, already 400 years, Theresa Pierno, president and million in mitigation measures, includ-
approved by state regulators, will include CEO of the National Parks Conservation ing land conservation, shoreline pro-
a 500-kV portion that will cross about 4 Association, said in a statement. tection and environmental initiatives
miles of the James River lofted by 17 tow- The conservation association is among in an agreement reached with the state,
ers, some rising as high as 295 feet. numerous other preservation and envi- the Army Corps and the Advisory
The line will traverse the James within ronmental groups that oppose the project. Council on Historic Preservation.
Virginias Historic Triangle, a concentra- We will continue to fight to protect historic The Army Corps sign-off means the
tion of attractions that date to the nations Jamestown and are considering all options, only outstanding regulatory hurdle for the
founding. Besides Jamestown, founded including legal action, Pierno said. project is a county-level special use permit
in 1607, the region includes Colonial Company spokeswoman Le-Ha Anderson for a switching station.
Williamsburg, Yorktown and Carters said Dominion carefully considered The project is expected to take 18 to 20
Grove, a Colonial-era plantation. where the line would cross the James River months to complete.
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our significant growth over the last decade SPP pledged to keep the REs 24 of critical, national defense needs. It
and in light of further potential expansion employees in the 605-person workforce. now oversees power supply, transmission
opportunities to the west. . . (the orga- The RE will keep its oversight function infrastructure and competitive wholesale
nizations leadership) made the strategic until a transition is completed by no later electricity prices for a 546,000-square-
decision to focus on our core functions of than Dec. 31, 2018. mile region including more than 60,000
reliability coordination, wholesale market The regional enforcement entity was created miles of high-voltage transmission lines.
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The electricity supply to Gazas 2 million residents has dropped Several neighborhoods were without electricity for more than
to unprecedented lows, with blackouts lasting for more than 24 24 hours on July 13.
hours, the territorys power distribution company said, prompt- Diesel fuel from neighboring Egypt had kept the station run-
ing fears of a humanitarian and environmental crisis. ning at half capacity since June 21, but deliveries
The Palestinian enclave needs at least 400 megawatts of were interrupted after a deadly attack on Egyptian
power a day, but only 70 megawatts were available as of late soldiers (the week of July 3) near the border. Gazas
Wednesday, July 12, when Gazas power plant shut down after power station has low storage capacity, and requires
fuel shipments from Egypt were interrupted following a militant new fuel shipments on an almost daily basis.
attack a week earlier. Abbas has tried to squeeze Hamas financially
The Gaza-based Palestinian Center for Human Rights said the in recent months, hoping to force it to cede power.
power cuts have caused a rapid deterioration in basic services, He slashed salaries of his employees there, stopped
especially health and environmental services, including water payments for ex-prisoners and reinstated heavy
and sewage draining. taxes on the power plants fuel.
The coastal strip had already been experiencing the worst Palestinians have been split since 2007, with AP Photo credit
electricity shortage in years, limiting Gazans to about four hours Hamas ruling Gaza and Abbas governing parts of the West
of electricity per day. Bank. Repeated reconciliation attempts have failed.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas recently asked Israel, The Egyptian diesel shipments were facilitated by Mohammed
the main provider of power to Gaza, to cut shipments as a way Dahlan, a former leading figure in Abbas Fatah movement who fell
of pressuring the Islamic militant group Hamas, which seized out with the Palestinian president in 2010, went into exile and has
power in Gaza a decade ago. since forged strong ties with the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.
POWER-GEN Europe marked its 25th anniversary by opening a transmission and distribution businessesElectrify Europe will
new chapter in the history of European energy industry trade shows. attract key economic sectors in the energy space.
The shows owner, Pennwell Corp., unveiled Electrify Europe, Fundamental change is taking place in Europe in how
the worlds first event dedicated to the convergence in the electricity will be generated, delivered and consumed, Ensor
power generation and transmission and distribution sectors. added. Essential new relationships with heating, cooling and
Embracing the new pillars of the 21st century energy sys- transportation are being forged. Digital technology is enabling
temdigitization, decentralization, electrification and customer this change by empowering consumers, delivering sustainability
engagementthe conference and exhibition will be held June and ushering in new participants to
19-21, 2018, at the Messe Wien in Vienna. provide innovative energy services. This
Glenn Ensor, managing director of Pennwells International is disruptive change, and while it will
Division, said the new show was responding to a dramatic shift bring about some uncertainty, it also
in the European power market. creates exciting opportunities for the
Electrify Europe is an entirely new concept designed to fos- smartest and best prepared.
ter information exchange between established and new players Featuring a multi-track conference
for the creation of advanced solutions across an entire electricity and simultaneous exhibition, Electrify
value network that has the customer as its focus, Ensor said. Europe will meet a genuine market
Inspiring thought leadership, collaboration and innovation, need for a platform that provides clar-
Electrify Europe unites every aspect of the European market to ity, facilitates connections, and drives
Viennas Mess Wien center
transform the future of electricity. the industry forward. With more than 12,000 attendees and 450
Representing an evolution built on 25 years of Pennwells exhibitors expected, Electrify Europe will offer the continents
POWER-GEN Europe Conference and Exhibition and incorporat- largest hub for information, networking and lead generation.
ing DistribuTECHNorth Americas leading event for utilities For further information, visit www.electrify-europe.com.
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Key Considerations
When Starting Your IoT Journey
I n a short time, the Internet of Things
(IoT) has gone from being a blip on the
horizon to an industry game-changer, and
journey, beginning the process can seem
daunting. Which applications should
they start with? What factors should they
about how to best make this happen.
Utilities and municipalities should
understand the diverse requirements of
municipalities and utilities are rushing to get consider when looking to deploy? their constituents so they can make
in on the action. The following are some key steps certain that applications are deployed in
Realizing an opportunity to harness municipalities and utilities should con- areas where they will do the most good.
smart applications to improve the lives sider when beginning to explore an IoT The instinct may be to direct benefits to
of citizens, municipalities and utilities implementation to help start their jour- population-dense locations where they
have begun to explore investments in ney off on the right foot. will reach the most people. Yet these
technology make IoT a reality. In doing might not be the ideal areas for those
so, they have laid out visions for a con- OPEN THE LINES OF deployments for any number of reasons.
nected infrastructure to enhance safety, COMMUNICATION Think, for example, of a rural area with
communication and service in their cities First, its important to note that, when a high crime rate. Smart lighting applica-
and communities. In many cases, those deploying smart applications, the goals of tions including enhanced dimming and
who have invested in technologies like municipalities and utilities often overlap. flashing capabilities could help lower
advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) Both seek to extend advanced capabilities crime and improve community safety.
are realizing that the technology to bring to as many citizens as possible and to use Without officials asking for IoT technolo-
IoT to life has been there all along. these capabilities to meet their unique gies to be installed in their municipality, the
For those who havent begun their IoT needs. Therefore, its critical that these likelihood is that smart lighting and other
entities are in continuous communication smart applications could be deployed in
more urban or population-dense areas.
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Community Energy
The Pull of Potential Economic Benefits
WHATS FUELING COMMUNITY ENERGY?
C ommunity energy initiativescoali-
tions of consumer groups, business-
es, local governments or simply groups of
Energy technologies, such as solar PV and storage have matured and proliferated in less
than half a decade, bringing down the related costs. We are seeing growing recognition
neighbors dedicated to generating and dis- from U.S. and European citizens that community energy schemes are economically via-
tributing their own energyhave increased ble. OMNETRIC Groups analysis shows that the cost savings from a community energy
rapidly in recent years and will likely con- scheme already could be enough to prompt consumers to make the switch. OMNETRIC
tinue to do so. At least 5,000 community Group estimates that a single household could make a one-off saving of nearly $4,000
groups in the UK explored the opportunity from a community energy scheme compared to going it alone, while also effectively
between 2009 and 2015, while the Rocky hedging against rises in energy prices. While the sum is not life-changing for most con-
Mountain Institute (RMI) estimated that the sumers, it makes the switch a choice of reason, rather than principle.
community-scale solar market for munici- The potential for economic benefitcost savings realized and new value generated
pal and cooperative utilities could exceed 10 is targeted by a group of partners working on a smart ggrid project
p j in Rotterdam,, the
gigawatts through 2020. Netherlands.
Current media and industry noise
would suggest that this rise in com-
munity energy groups is driven by
sustainability aspirations. OMNETRIC C
Groups recent research study high- igh-
lighted, however, that while sustain- tain-
ability is important, and often n the
initial impetus to considering ng a
community energy scheme, me,
the primary goal of com- om-
munity energy initiatives ives
is economic. The peo- eo-
ple involved in these ese
initiatives cite the
potential for more ore
affordable energy, as
well as the oppor- or-
tunity to keep the
value generated by
their local energy rgy
system inside the he
community.
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Using Integrated Analytics, Process Automation and
More to Deliver a Highly Personalized Customer Experience
E lectric utilities face transformative
pressures from nearly every angle.
Consumer expectations continue to evolve
they want more access to information on
demand. This new energy consumer has
fluid expectations of its utility service pro-
include utilities, must change the way
they engage their customers. They must
allow for more flexibility and agility as
swiftly as available technology drives new vider, basing those expectations with the customers expectations change.
trends and makes information more acces- increasing ease with which they engage Todays consumer wantsand expects
sible. Conservation efforts and changing with service providers in other industries. a highly personalized experience from
markets around the world continue to influ- Whether a utility is in a competi- his or her utility. Recent research by
ence regulations and utility challenges. In tive market or a regulated market, its Accenture Consulting validates this.
addition, utilities faced with flat, or even relationship with each of its custom- Accenture completed nearly 10,000
declining, demand must find new revenue ers is increasingly vital to its future interviews with utilities end customers
sources and explore new business models. success. Utilities must help customers in 18 countries for its 2017 report on
Modern consumers expect more than a manage demand, while at the same the new energy consumer. When these
bill from their electricity providers: they time building satisfaction and loyalty customers were asked what would make
want a consistent and valuable experience and reducing the operational costs of them willing to buy additional products
through a variety of channels. They want doing business. Todays increasingly cus- and services from their energy provider,
more choice in how they interact, and tomer-centric service industries, which products and services that are person-
alized to fit my needs and preferences
topped the list at 82 percent, followedwed
Welcome to Utility
by a seamless customer experience
ience (81
Contract Anniversary HIgh Bill Coming percent) and products and nd services that
are specific to my lifestyle
festyle (79 percent).
Taking a comprehensive platform
Bill Receipt
Outage approach h to the customer experience can
provide
ovide a win-win for both the utility and
for its modern customers. For the utility,
a platform approach allows streamlining
of each stage of the customer lifecycle
Extreme Weather Call Into Call Center
across the enterprise, from billing and
back office operations to customer p pro-
grams and deep custom
customer engagement.
This approa
approach h requires departments and
Rate Change Utility Report Arrives teams across the utility to work in sync
and leverage enterprise data to deliv-
er improved customer experiences and
Peak Day Seasonal Change more personalized programs.
New Smart Meter What does this mean for the customer?
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Cozying up to Custo
Utilities Fight Disruption with Data and get Closer to Consumers Along t
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tomers
tomer relationships in a disruptive envi- Business processes are neither under-
ronment without first creating a vision stood nor governed to efficiently deliver
of that relationships future. The vision on valid customer expectations. Utilities
doesnt have to be complicated. A concise must embrace process-orientation as a
statement defining how the utility will business strategy to meet customer needs
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Test Switch
using the data object Mod LN or LLN0. formance of a
In TEST mode, the application is rep- control operation
resented by LN works. All communica- while the device is
tion services work properly and receive connected to the
updated values. Data objects will be system in TEST-
transmitted with quality test. Control BLOCKED mode.
commands with quality tests will be A control com-
accepted only by LNs in TEST or TEST/ mand is applied to
BLOCKED mode. a controllable data Test Device
The TEST/BLOCKED mode applies to object. As soon as
function elements that have a physical out- a command has FIGURE 2: Mirroring of Control Information
put to the process. In this mode, no output been received,
will be issued to the process, allowing, for the device will
example, a function element operating the activate the data
breaker (LN XCBR) to be tested without attribute opRcvd
IED
being energized in the substation. (Figure 2). The
A command to operate can be either device will then
initiated by a control operation or by process the com-
a GOOSE message that the subscriber mand. If the com-
interprets as a command. If the com- mand is accepted,
mand is initiated with the test flag set the data attribute opOk will be activated REMOTE TESTING
to FALSE, it will be executed only if the with the same timing of the wired output. Maintenance testing in cases such as relay
function (LN or logical device) is ON. If The data attribute tOpOk will be the time mal-operation requires IED testing before
the device is set to TEST mode, it will not stamp of the wired output and opOk. putting it back in operation. In typical
execute the command. These data attributes are produced cases, this requires sending a testing crew
Control commands or GOOSE mes- independently, whether or not the wired to the substation to perform the testsa
sages with quality test set to TRUE will output is produced. The wired output time consuming and expensive process.
be accepted only by LNs in TEST or will not be produced if the function is in Sending a crew, especially to remote
TEST-BLOCKED mode. TEST-BLOCKED mode. locations under difficult weather condi-
Another important feature that has tions, is not only time consuming, but
been added is the mirroring of control might be a safety hazard for the team
and usually results in a prolonged out-
age. Some utilities, therefore, are active-
ly implementing the concept of digital
substations and seriously considering
performing remote testing in IEC 61850
Edition 2 based installations.
Protection systems installed in a digital
substation environment allow testing to
be performed remotely, however, the
use of both sampled values and GOOSE
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Smart Substations
Implementing Backup with Battery Technology
A s the demand for renewable energy
increases, and the patterns for supply
and demand change, smart digital substa-
Its important while implementing dig-
ital primary and secondary substation
equipment to consider the essential role
outage. They can provide power for
switchgear to change the configuration
of the network, help isolate lines and
tions are beginning to be implemented. of the backup battery. clear faults before power can be restored
Electricity transmission and distribution Battery systems can be found in every safely. They also can power communi-
network operators are preparing to equip substation and can provide minutes to cation and control equipment, which is
power substations with digital control and hours of backup power during a power fast becoming more important in smart
communication carried by fiber optic net- digital substations.
works. This will allow faster communica- By adopting a battery technology that
tion, enhanced safety and more. is compatible with digital control and
communication, operators can better
integrate their essential backup.
FRENCH TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM OPERATOR RTES SMART
SUBSTATIONS PROJECT
RTE (Rseau de transport dlectric-
it), operates 100,000 kilometers of over-
head lines ranging from 63,000 volts to
400,000 volts in France, as well as 46
cross-border lines. It is an important elec-
tricity network operator in Europe and
has implemented battery technology com-
patible with digital control and commu-
nication in its Smart Substations project.
Electricity generation in France has tra-
ditionally relied on nuclear power stations.
In the past few year, however, there has
been a dramatic increase in the use of
renewable energyincluding wind and
solar photovoltaic. There has been progress
toward reaching the European Union (EU)
targets for renewable energy. Today, 20
percent of French electricity consumption
is generated from renewables, including
11,200 MW from wind and 6,600 MW
from solar energy. Although this shows
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Overcoming Challenges on
High Voltage Switchgear Projects
PROJECT COORDINATION
W ithin any power system, the ability to disconnect and iso-
late electrical equipment is of paramount importance for
safety reasons, as well as to enable both preventative maintenance
Although applicable to all types of installation and mainte-
nance, the challenge of coordinating site access and timings
and emergency repair work to be carried out efficiently. From low can be especially heightened when working on higher voltage
voltages of 11 kV up to high voltage systems producing 132kV, it switchgear projects. This is mainly due to the necessity of arrang-
is switchgear that enables critical parts of the circuit to be isolated ing power outages with distribution network operators (DNOs)
and de-energised. that equally satisfy customer requirements. It is inevitable that
In the field of electrical and power engineering, when the volt- networks will be disrupted to connect into the system, even
age increases, so too do the risksboth to the individuals carrying if conducting only routine safety and efficiency testing of the
out the work and to the equipment itself. Safety is therefore always equipment.
the number one priority for any professional electrical contracting In addition, because power outages cause knock-on effects
firm. When the occupational hazards are unavoidably heightened to those reliant upon the power being delivered, projects must
by higher voltage requirements, safety systems must be enhanced be carefully planned to minimize inconvenience. This makes
and adhered to accordingly, from the planning, testing and instal- seasonality another key consideration, as most DNOs will not
lation of switchgear and transformer equipment, through to its permit an outage for installation or maintenance work during
operation and maintenance. There are, however, several wider the winter months, when power access is crucial. Similarly,
challenges facing electrical contractors who are hired to conduct for industrial clients, outages can often result in production
high voltage switchgear and transformer work. This article focuses being halted while work is carried out. These jobs also must
on electrical contractors responsibilities and elaborates on the key be scheduled as far in advance as possible to enable alternative
challenges they face when conducting transformer work and how power to be arranged beforehand.
they can overcome those challenges. In addition to the difficulties of working to client specifications,
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Oncor is an excellent fit for In March, and again in April, U.S. monthly electricity
Berkshire Hathaway, and we are generation from utility-scale renewable sources
pleased to make another long-
term investment in Texaswhen we exceeded nuclear generation for the first time since
invest in Texas, we invest big. July 1984.
Warren Buffett, on his companys energy subsidiarys U.S. Energy Information Administration
$9 billion cash bid for Oncor Electric Delivery
Having a diverse portfolio of When distributed energy resources (DERs) arrive, Illinois will be ready.
all the energy sources, including ScottMadden and Smart Electric Power Alliance, 51st State Perspectives
renewables, is important to this
country. Picking and choosing a Perceived Lack of Policy Progress Dampens Confidence, but Strength in Key
few that fit your political agenda End Markets Provides Counterbalance. The current conditions indexs 10-point
is not good for America. slide from 70.6 in May to 60.5 this month brings it to the lowest level since
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry November 2016.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association report on July Business Conditions Index
We are beginning to see an
uptick in infrastructure attacks,
TWEETS
and in the case of Industroyer, the
attackers seem to have extensive
knowledge about industrial control
protocols. Since the industrial #Utilities are great at planning, but must be
controls used in the Ukraine are the even better at reacting to reality.
same in other parts of Europe, the @XploreRuggedPC
Middle East and Asia, we could see
more of these attacks in the future. Very encouraged to see #energyefficiency investment up 9% in 2016
Terry Ray, chief product strategist for Imperva http://bit.ly/2udxRgp
@IEABirol
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