Transcript Presentation from SCE`s Erik Takayesu

More than Smart:
Transforming the Distribution Grid
Southern California Edison
Erik Takayesu, Director of Electric System Planning
October 15, 2014
Current Grid
Smart Grid
Deployment
Grid
Modernization
Renewable Generator
Transmission Interconnetion
Transmission
System
Transmission
Substation
Generator
To: Distribution System
Transmission
Substation
Distribution
System
LEGEND
Power Flow
Distribution
Substation
Open
Switch
Current Grid
Smart Grid
Deployment
Grid
Modernization
1. Smart grid deployment plans established baselines for technology
deployment
2. Guides future smart grid investments
3. SCE’s recent accomplishments include the Irvine Smart Grid
demonstration and Tehachapi Energy Storage projects
Grid Modernization: Evolving to a “Node Friendly” Platform
1. Transparency in selecting locations and value determination
2. Low barriers to physical access and streamlined processes
3. Next generation grid to support technology and customer choice
Current Grid
Smart Grid
Deployment
Grid
Modernization
Grid Modernization
Focus Areas
• Planning - provide sufficient “integrated capacity”
• Operations - manage increasing complexity and reliability
• Optimization - utilize DER to manage costs, coordinated with grid performance
Requirements for the Future Grid
• Advanced automation and sensors for improved situational awareness,
ensure reliability, and safe/efficient grid operations
• Define and deploy communication and control systems to support advanced
capabilities and interoperability
• Adopt and develop new tools in planning, grid management, and
interconnection processes
Future state based on
evolving energy
landscape
•
Advanced automation,
monitoring, control,
communication
systems
•
Facilitates increasing
renewables & two-way
power flow
•
Increased
interoperability with
distributed energy
resources
•
Improved data
management and grid
operations
The 21st century grid will continue to enable technologies that will support the
state’s policy sustainability objectives, improve safety and reliability.