Case Study: Blockchain as the Foundation of Alectra's Grid Exchange Transacti...Jill Kirkpatrick
Alectra Utilities is leveraging blockchain technologies to develop GridExchange, a platform for transactive energy that allows its users to create new energy markets, as well as bidding into existing ones.
Behavior changes are set based on homeowner preferences for use of their distributed energy resources. The platform also creates statistics on customer energy usage and validates participation in these energy markets, confirming settlement when compensation for energy services has been paid.
As a result, users are empowered with greater choices, control and autonomy to buy, consume, and sell energy, and the utility improves reliability and forecasting by gaining visibility of energy usage patterns and changing behaviors.
In this piece, we explore how AI has the potential to deliver the active management that will be required for the grid of the future. Powerful intelligence will be able to balance grids, manage demand, negotiate actions, enable self-healing and facilitate a host of new products and services.
An Energy Blockchain Retrospective: Is Blockchain Delivering on Promises from...Jill Kirkpatrick
EWF will provide a look at the past, present and future of energy blockchain, covering the evolution of investment activity, key use cases and early findings on the real opportunity blockchain technology holds for unlocking significant value for energy players.
Artificial intelligence in Energy and Utilities – Market OverviewIndigo Advisory Group
Artificial Intelligence has been around for decades, however, over the past 2-3 years the technology has been finding applications across a series of sectors, including energy and utilities. This presentation includes some of the highlights given on an Engerati Webinar on September 27th including three major application areas.
Transactive Energy (TE) can play a defining role in adapting and stabilizing today's grid for tomorrow. A follow-up to the Cross-DEWG Discussion on Transactive Energy session held in May at the SGIP Spring 2014 Members Meeting, this webinar continues the dialogue regarding this important game changer. SGIP is making this webinar event open and free to the public.
Technological advances and innovations from energy leaders like Hitachi are making the transition to a carbon-free future more affordable, feasible, and manageable.
Read more: https://social-innovation.hitachi/en-us/think-ahead/energy/digitalization-and-data-analytics-in-energy/
Case Study: How ComEd Is Implementing Blockchain to Enhance DER User Security...Jill Kirkpatrick
ComEd is leading efforts to demonstrate how blockchain technology can enhance grid operations, including supporting the secure interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), enabling interactions within and between microgrids, as well as exploring its potential to support energy efficiency mechanisms. It is presently working with universities and startups on projects that are being demonstrated in its Grid of the Future Lab.
This platform is being developed for managing the interconnected edge devices including DERs to grid, with technology based on blockchain-based distributed architecture to identify and ensure the security of the distribution system. This presentation will showcase ComEd's progress on the project.
How the Energy Efficiency sector can embrace Exponential Leadership principles to spark meaningful change for the environment. Oct 2019 Keynote presentation at The Power of Collaboration conference hosted by ESG / Direct Technology.
Five market trends that are re-shaping C&I energy management and procurementOmar Saadeh
The market for building energy management and procurement solutions is vast and today’s large electricity customers are exposed to an increasingly complex array of opportunities. A growing number of new solutions and upgrades continue to promise enhanced energy consumption and awareness, streamlined day-to-day business processes, and improved operational efficiency. Apart from proven applications such as demand response or commercial solar, an emerging class of utility and wholesale programs further offer energy managers new options to optimize their investments and realize positive project cash flows.
As we build out our C&I Customer Network and coverage into energy procurement and management for large energy consumers, we expect to produce more content in these areas. We’re happy to include folks in this space and take briefing from solution providers including vendors, developers, ESCOs and utilities. Please do reach-out.
Five market trends that are re-shaping C&I energy management and procurementOmar Saadeh
The market for building energy management and procurement solutions is vast and today’s large electricity customers are exposed to an increasingly complex array of opportunities. A growing number of new solutions and upgrades continue to promise enhanced energy consumption and awareness, streamlined day-to-day business processes, and improved operational efficiency. Apart from proven applications such as demand response or commercial solar, an emerging class of utility and wholesale programs further offer energy managers new options to optimize their investments and realize positive project cash flows.
As we build out our C&I Customer Network and coverage into energy procurement and management for large energy consumers, we expect to produce more content in these areas. We’re happy to include folks in this space and take briefing from solution providers including vendors, developers, ESCOs and utilities. Please do reach-out.
Case Study: Blockchain as the Foundation of Alectra's Grid Exchange Transacti...Jill Kirkpatrick
Alectra Utilities is leveraging blockchain technologies to develop GridExchange, a platform for transactive energy that allows its users to create new energy markets, as well as bidding into existing ones.
Behavior changes are set based on homeowner preferences for use of their distributed energy resources. The platform also creates statistics on customer energy usage and validates participation in these energy markets, confirming settlement when compensation for energy services has been paid.
As a result, users are empowered with greater choices, control and autonomy to buy, consume, and sell energy, and the utility improves reliability and forecasting by gaining visibility of energy usage patterns and changing behaviors.
In this piece, we explore how AI has the potential to deliver the active management that will be required for the grid of the future. Powerful intelligence will be able to balance grids, manage demand, negotiate actions, enable self-healing and facilitate a host of new products and services.
An Energy Blockchain Retrospective: Is Blockchain Delivering on Promises from...Jill Kirkpatrick
EWF will provide a look at the past, present and future of energy blockchain, covering the evolution of investment activity, key use cases and early findings on the real opportunity blockchain technology holds for unlocking significant value for energy players.
Artificial intelligence in Energy and Utilities – Market OverviewIndigo Advisory Group
Artificial Intelligence has been around for decades, however, over the past 2-3 years the technology has been finding applications across a series of sectors, including energy and utilities. This presentation includes some of the highlights given on an Engerati Webinar on September 27th including three major application areas.
Transactive Energy (TE) can play a defining role in adapting and stabilizing today's grid for tomorrow. A follow-up to the Cross-DEWG Discussion on Transactive Energy session held in May at the SGIP Spring 2014 Members Meeting, this webinar continues the dialogue regarding this important game changer. SGIP is making this webinar event open and free to the public.
Technological advances and innovations from energy leaders like Hitachi are making the transition to a carbon-free future more affordable, feasible, and manageable.
Read more: https://social-innovation.hitachi/en-us/think-ahead/energy/digitalization-and-data-analytics-in-energy/
Case Study: How ComEd Is Implementing Blockchain to Enhance DER User Security...Jill Kirkpatrick
ComEd is leading efforts to demonstrate how blockchain technology can enhance grid operations, including supporting the secure interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), enabling interactions within and between microgrids, as well as exploring its potential to support energy efficiency mechanisms. It is presently working with universities and startups on projects that are being demonstrated in its Grid of the Future Lab.
This platform is being developed for managing the interconnected edge devices including DERs to grid, with technology based on blockchain-based distributed architecture to identify and ensure the security of the distribution system. This presentation will showcase ComEd's progress on the project.
How the Energy Efficiency sector can embrace Exponential Leadership principles to spark meaningful change for the environment. Oct 2019 Keynote presentation at The Power of Collaboration conference hosted by ESG / Direct Technology.
Five market trends that are re-shaping C&I energy management and procurementOmar Saadeh
The market for building energy management and procurement solutions is vast and today’s large electricity customers are exposed to an increasingly complex array of opportunities. A growing number of new solutions and upgrades continue to promise enhanced energy consumption and awareness, streamlined day-to-day business processes, and improved operational efficiency. Apart from proven applications such as demand response or commercial solar, an emerging class of utility and wholesale programs further offer energy managers new options to optimize their investments and realize positive project cash flows.
As we build out our C&I Customer Network and coverage into energy procurement and management for large energy consumers, we expect to produce more content in these areas. We’re happy to include folks in this space and take briefing from solution providers including vendors, developers, ESCOs and utilities. Please do reach-out.
Five market trends that are re-shaping C&I energy management and procurementOmar Saadeh
The market for building energy management and procurement solutions is vast and today’s large electricity customers are exposed to an increasingly complex array of opportunities. A growing number of new solutions and upgrades continue to promise enhanced energy consumption and awareness, streamlined day-to-day business processes, and improved operational efficiency. Apart from proven applications such as demand response or commercial solar, an emerging class of utility and wholesale programs further offer energy managers new options to optimize their investments and realize positive project cash flows.
As we build out our C&I Customer Network and coverage into energy procurement and management for large energy consumers, we expect to produce more content in these areas. We’re happy to include folks in this space and take briefing from solution providers including vendors, developers, ESCOs and utilities. Please do reach-out.
Power Responsive DSR Conference 18th June - Summary PaperPower Responsive
On 18th June, we brought together senior business leaders, decision makers, policy creators and energy experts to discuss the issues crucial to achieving the business benefits of a more flexible energy system.
Together at the event we collaboratively explored the opportunities for business, the incentives and barriers to growth, and sought solutions to deliver demand side response at scale by 2020.
This document is a summary paper of the event
Clean energy microgrids - Hype or Reality?Daniel Schwab
Clean Energy Microgrids - presentation - Energy Management in Buildings and Cities - Trends, Opportunities & Barriers April 13th, Porter School of Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University
Demand Response workshop - Powering SydneyTransGrid AU
The workshop held on 25 September 2014 brought together a range of organisations and experts to explore demand response as a possible initiative to form part of the solution for the Powering Sydney’s Future Project.
With Smart Grids in the foreseeable future, Demand-Side Management (DSM) is on the cusp of a revolution that will forever alter the way that homes and businesses use electricity. To add to the positive DSM buzz, budgets to facilitate Smart Grid planning and implementation are on the rise, according to a recent March survey by Microsoft. In the survey, 73 percent of utility professionals and executives surveyed said budgets for these efforts are on the rise. Governments and utilities have long sought to improve DSM through conservation and load management programs. To gain insight into this transformation, Zpryme examined the level of investment by utilities in DSM over the past 5 years while acknowledging their sales (MWh) and revenue.
Solar + storage deployment has grown exponentially over the course of the last 12 months. Our energy storage experts at Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables will analyze key technology, economic and policy drivers at a global scale for the next three years, explaining why solar + storage is such a key step in enhancing the energy system of the future.
Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables Breakfast Briefing II: Battery and Non-Batt...Nicole Green
Storage system prices have declined by more than 60% since 2012 and are expected to decline by another 30% over the next five years. Historically battery prices drove the bulk of system price declines, but in the future both battery prices and non-battery components like inverters, software & controls, and design, engineering and construction services will drive system price reductions. Where will the market see most savings? How will the vendor landscape evolve over the course of the next five years, as the storage industry collectively targets bringing down system prices further.
DC-Coupled Solar Plus Storage: Results from the FieldNicole Green
Dynapower will join Duke Energy to explain the decision-making process, challenges and opportunities and conclusions of a DC-Coupled Solar plus Storage project, including data from Duke Energy's Mt. Holly R&D Lab.
DC-Coupled Solar Plus Storage: Results from the FieldNicole Green
Dynapower will join Duke Energy to explain the decision-making process, challenges and opportunities and conclusions of a DC-Coupled Solar plus Storage project, including data from Duke Energy's Mt. Holly R&D Lab.
The State of Global Energy Storage MarketsNicole Green
Join Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables to explore global storage development scenarios and understand key market opportunities across continents. This presentation will also address key supply chain questions and discuss the increasingly important role of storage on the grid as a fundamental driver of renewable integration, reliability and flexibility.
Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Resource Planning for Utilities and Grid OperatorsNicole Green
There is a clear disconnect between long-term resource planning for utilities and grid operators and the actual market data available. But where does this distortion stem from? How can utilities and grid operators adapt their resource planning to market trends more effectively? And what does a winning bid look like compared to a losing one?
Keynote Interview: Texas as a U.S. Flagship for Energy TransitionNicole Green
Texas is the U.S. state that produces the most renewable energy in terms of sheer quantity. And one that also experiences some of the most extreme weather out of all the U.S. regions. This conversation will provide a unique perspective as to how ERCOT balances a regional energy system that counts on some of the highest renewable penetration rates with reliability and resilience in a very congested transmission network throughout its most challenging season, reflecting on Summer 2018 data.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
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and write to us if you have any questions:
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"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
9. 9Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2018
5 Classes of BTM DER Contribute 46.4 GW of Impact on the US Power System Peak
Distributed Solar
• Smart inverters will enable volt/VAR support, curtailment and ramping
Source: GTM Research and Department of Energy
US DER and Connected Device Flexibility Potential,
2017
Small Combined Heat and Power (Under 50 MW)
• 18.5% of all installed CHP capacity
Smart Thermostats
• Nearly 20 million purchased today, offering 8.3 GW of cycled peak demand reduction
Electric Vehicles
• 789 thousand EV purchased through Q4 2018, each with the ability to ramp
charging from 0 kW to 20 kw+
Distributed Energy Storage
• Only 160 MW today, California represents 90% of non-resi and 40% of resi market
44%
34%
18%
4%
Distributed Solar
CHP
Resi Smart Thermostats
Electric Vehicles
Distributed Storage
46.4 GW
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0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Impact on Peak Demand (GW)
Distributed Solar CHP Resi Smart Thermostats
Electric Vehicles Distributed Storage
US DER and Connected Devices Impact Expected to More Than Double from 46 GW to 104 GW
46.4
104.2
Source: GTM Research and Department of Energy
US DER and Connected Device Impact on Peak Potential, 2017-2023
11. Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2018
Current Attitudes and Initial DER Integration Efforts2.
12. 12Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2018
DERs are No Longer Synonymous with the Utility Death Spiral
42%
3%
55%
Opportunity
Threat
Both a threat and opportunity
Source: West Monroe Partners and GTM Research
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The US ‘s Largest Distribution Utilities Continue Increase Investment in Distribution
Infrastructure…
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
Structures Station
Equipment
Overhead
Conductors
and Devices
Underground
Conductors
and Devices
Line
Transformers
Meters Street Lighting
and Street
Signals
Millions of $US
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: FERC Form 1
Net Distribution Plant Additions Among Largest US Utilities
60
%
40
%
Represented
Data Sample (by # of customers)
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Over 100 Utilities have Set Up at Least a Basic DER Marketplace
Source: GTM Research
Current DER Marketplace Deployments by Regulated Utilities, Q4 2017
Number of Customers
Vendors
EFI
Simple Energy
Enervee
Internal Development
PlanetEcosystems
Multiple Vendors
3 Million 2 Million 1 Million 500,000
60
million
customers have access to a
utility marketplace
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(141 Projects)
1,721MW
19 States are Developing NWA Projects with a Variety of Business Models
Source: GTM Research
Non-Wires Alternatives Capacity and Pipeline by State, Q4 2017
49%
24%
12%
7%
8%
16. Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2018
Utility Business Process Design and Enablement2.
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Planning and Asset Lifecycle Processes Must Be Augmented to Account for DERs…
Planning Operations O&MCustomer
Interest
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…Because While the Concept is Simple, Integrating DER into (Digital) Utility Processes is Hard
Source: “DERMS: A Term Gone Too Far? DER Lifecycle Is Not Limited to DERMS,” GTM Research
Mapping Legacy and New Utility Systems to the DER Lifecycle Process
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However, the Results Sets the Foundation to Enable a Variety of DER-Related Capabilities
Develop NWAs and Optimize Infrastructure
Investment,
Market, Sell and Connect DERs
Enhance Reliability, and OthersAddress System-Wide Peaks,
20. 20Grid Edge Innovation Summit 2018
Emerging Technology Will Build on This Foundation to Develop New Transactional Systems
New Applications,New Platforms, New(ish) Technologies, or Other?
Blockchain
AI
Artificial Intelligence
Distributed Intelligence
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The DER Opportunity is Real, and Utilities Are Working to Secure Part of the Pie
Source: Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables
Peak Capacity of DERs Covered vs. NYISO Bulk Generation, 2018
Source: Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables
Peak Capacity of DERs Covered vs. ERCOT Bulk Generation, 2023
40.0 GW 107.1 GW72
54.9 GW 104.2 GW
24. Josh
Gould
Con Edison
Department Manager
Sean
Kane
McKinsey &
Company
Associate Partner
Sergej
Mahnovski
Edison
International
Director, Growth &
Innovation
Peter
Muhoro,Ph.D
National Rural
Utilities CFC
Vice President,
Strategic Industry
Research & Analysis
Julia
Pyper
Greentech Media
Senior Editor
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
Building Innovation Centers at Utilities
25. Yang
Bai
Nest/Google
Technical Lead,
Enterprise Energy
Services
Paul
Breslow,Ph.D
EDF Innovation
Lab, Inc.
Principal, Open
Innovation
Sonja
Glavaski
U.S. Department
of Energy
Program Director,
ARPA-E
Scott
Clavenna
Greentech Media
Chairman
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
Distributed Ledgers & Distributed Intelligence:
How Tech Convergence is Impacting the Grid Edge
26.
27. Phil
Blythe
Greensync
CEO & Founder
Jan-Willem
Rombouts
Centrica Business
Solutions
Co-Founder, REstore
Arthur
(Bud) Vos
Enbala Power
Networks
President & CEO
Elta
Kolo, Ph.D
GTM Research
Research Manger,
Grid Edge
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
Managing the VPP of the Future: How Utilities are Controlling
DER Technology Through Microgrid Controllers & DERMS
28. Ronald D.
Critelli, Jr.,P.E.
Florida Power &
Light Company
Senior Director,
Engineering & Technical
Services
Michael
Edmonds
S&C Electric
Company
Chief Commercial Officer
Paulina
Tarrant
GTM Research
Research Associate
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
S&C Electric and Florida Power &
Light Case Study
29. Resiliency Planning
A story of recovery for customers
Ron Critelli
Senior Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Florida Power and Light Company
Michael Edmonds
Chief Commercial Officer
S&C Electric Company
33. • Approximately 530 miles of coastline, one of the longest of any U.S. utility
• Florida climate promotes one of the fastest vegetation growth rates in the U.S.
• Salt spray produces corrosive environment
• Lightning capital of North America
• Most susceptible to hurricanes
Service area characteristics challenge us
34. We invest in our system to make it stronger and
smarter, improving daily reliability
35. Wilma vs. Irma
Saffir-Simpson Scale Category 3 Category 4
Maximum Sustained
Winds in Florida 120 mph 130 mph
Cyclone Damage
Potential Index* 2.8 4.3
*Index developed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research that rates a storm’s ability to cause destruction
Hurricane winds (74+ mph)
Strong tropical storm winds
(55-73 mph)
Moderate tropical storm winds (39-54
mph) Hurricane Wilma,2005 Hurricane Irma, 2017
FPL Counties Affected 21 35
Customer Impacted 3.2 million 4.4 million
% of FPL Customers 75% ~90%
36. Wilma vs. Irma
Restoration
Hurricane Wilma,2005 Hurricane Irma, 2017
Customer Restoration 18 days 10 days
75% of Customers Restored 8 days 3 days
50% of Customers Restored 5 days 1 day
95% of Customers Restored 15 days 7 days
FPL restored service to 1 million customers before Irma exited Florida. After one full
day of restoration, FPL restored service to 2 million customers.
37.
38. Rick
Kubin
Clean Energy
Blockchain
Network
Vice President
M. Maxine
Ghavi
ABB
Group SVP, Market
Development,
Microgrids and Grid
Edge Technologies
Marco
Terruzzin
E.ON
Director, Energy
Storage
Stephen
Lacey
Greentech Media
Editor-in-Chief
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
How do Frontier Technologies Promote Demand
Flexibility, EVs, Storage & the Role of the Consumer?
39.
40.
41. Daniel Munoz-Alvarez
GTM Research
Analyst, Grid Edge
GTM Analyst Introduction: Innovating the Core:
Existing & Emerging Grid Edge Technologies Overview
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
43. 43Grid Edge Innovation Summit - June 2018
Track 1: Existing & Emerging Grid Edge Technologies
Building Innovation Teams for the Future - What Power Companies Need to Know
How utilities are building "utility of the future" teams and investing in new capabilities?
2:30 pm — 3 pm
Fireside Chat with Siemens
3 pm — 3:30 pm
Data Mining - How Utilities are Investing in Data, Digital Analytics & Computer Science
Teams
Experts discuss to extract value from new and existing data and the emerging role of the utility data scientist
4 pm — 4:30 pm
Adapting Business Models - Uncovering Future Revenue Opportunities for Utilities
How utilities are moving from a volumetric business to a services based business?
4:30 pm — 5:15 pm
44. Grid Edge Innovation Summit - June 2018
Evolving Grid Edge Technologies
Volt/VAR Control & Optimization, DERMS
1.
45. 45Grid Edge Innovation Summit - June 2018
Defining Elements
• Collection of hardware and software subsystems
• Monitor and control power quality
• Manage voltage and reactive power across distribution network
Goals
• Ensure delivered power quality
• Ensure demanded power quality
• Increase distribution efficiency
• Increase DER hosting capacity
Key Findings from GTM Research on VVC Market
• VVC systems can be classified primarily by
◦ Architecture
◦ Business model
• Evolving VVC systems: From limited, to optimized, to augmented value streams
◦ Traditional
◦ Modern
◦ Emerging
Volt/VAR Control & Optimization (VVC/VVO) Systems
VVC Systems: Architectures, Business Models, and Value Streams
Source: GTM Research
Business
Models
Value
Streams
Reactive Power Compensation
Voltage Regulation
CVR as EE
CVR as DR
DER Integration
Traditional
Modern
Quality of Service
Avoided Energy Costs
Avoided O&M Costs
Deferred Generation Capacity Costs
Deferred T&D Infrastructure Costs
Traditional
Modern
Uncoordinated
Coordinated
Distributed
ModernArchitectures
Traditional
Control
Resources
Electromechanical Devices
Power Electronics Devices
Conventional DG
Inverter-based DER
Traditional
Emerging
Emerging
Modern
Emerging
Emerging
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Pilots & Standards Gradually Testing and Requiring Smart Inverters VVC Modes
Source: GTM Research
8 Pilots Across 8 States Testing Smart Inverters for VVC
Source: GTM Research
Standards Are Increasingly Requiring Advanced Smart Inverter
Functionalities
IEEE 1547-
2018
UL 1741
Supplement A
Hawaii
Rule 14H
California
Rule 21
Smart Inverter Control Modes Supporting VVC Systems
Source: EPRI/3002012033 (Nov, 2017) “Voltage Regulation Support from Smart Inverters”
L/H Voltage Ride-Through (VRT)
Volt-Var
Voltage Phase Angle Jump Ride-Through
Dynamic Voltage Support During L/H VRT
Fixed Reactive Power
Fixed Power Factor
Watt-Var
Volt-Watt
Voltage
Support
Function Set Advanced Functions
2014 2015 2016 2018
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Key Findings from GTM Research on VVC Market (Continued)
1. Traditional regulation limits monetization of CVR value streams
◦ DSM programs faced similar challenges
◦ Need resource neutral energy efficiency targets
◦ Need revenue decoupling mechanisms
2. VVC systems increasingly justify Grid Modernization/AMI deployments
◦ Reduced distribution losses and CVR provide strong value drivers
3. Emerging focus on increasing DER hosting capacity
Existing Grid Edge Technologies: Key Findings from GTM Research on VVC Market (Cont.)
VVC Systems: Supportive Regulatory & Market Mechanisms
Source: GTM Research
Mandates
Energy Efficiency Targets
Revenue Decoupling Mechanisms
Integrated Resource Planning Requirements
Service Quality Standards
Incentive
Mechanisms
Capacity Market
Performance Penalties
Performance Incentives
Lost Revenue Recovery Mechanisms
8.5%
31.5%
60.0%
Circuits Using CVR Scheme
Non-CVR Circuits w/ High CVR
Potential
Non-CVR Circuits w/ Limited CVR
Potential
Source: GTM Research, EIA, and Pacific Northwest National Lab
GTM Estimates the CVR Adoption Level in US Was 8.5% by End of 2016
Transmission Charges
Market
Mechanisms
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Evolving Grid Edge Technologies
DER Management Systems (DERMS)
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Evolving Grid Edge Technologies: DER Management Systems (DERMS)
Edge DERMSCentral DERMS
Fleet
DERMS
Wholesale Market
Fleet DERMS
Current Reality of DERMS Offering: Siloed, Incomplete, and Point-Application
Management
Source: GTM Research
Key Findings from GTM Research on DERMS Market
1. DERMS: Better understood as set of functionalities than product
2. Defining elements
◦ Software platform • diverse DERs •
monitor, forecast, optimize, dispatch • multiple objectives
3. DERMS offering fall into three categories
◦ central, edge and fleet
4. Enterprise DERMS solution yet to be seen
5. DERMS vendors target utilities and non-utilities
47%
21%
32%
Fleet
Edge
Central
Source: GTM Research
Half of DERMS Projects Focus on Fleet Applications
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U.S. DERMS Deployments: Early Interest Spans Wide Ranges of Geography and Utility Size
• DERMS projects now extend into nearly half of all U.S. states
◦ Significant concentrations of projects in California, Hawaii and New York
◦ Investments in States with high/lower DER penetration
Source: GTM Research
DERMS Projects Cross U.S. With Concentrations in CA, HI, NY
Source: GTM Research
Midsize Utilities Lead in DERMS Project Count
Key
7 projects
5 projects
3 projects
2 projects
1 project
• Utilities of all sizes (not just largest) are investing in emerging DERMS functionalities
◦ Midsize utilities are driving DERMS market development
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Adoption Wave of At-Scale DERMS in North America Expected in 2020-2021
Key Findings from GTM Research on DERMS Market
4. Utilities still view DERMS technology as immature
5. Utility DERMS activity driven by
◦ PV adoption
◦ Storage mandates
◦ Regulatory reform
6. Spending on DERMS: Estimated at $380 million over 5 years (2017-2021)
◦ Half spending on pilots
7. Adoption wave of at-scale utility DERMS expected in 2020-2021
Source: GTM Research
Forecasted Spending on DERMS in U.S. and Canada, 2011-2021E
Source: <Insert source>
Cumulative Spending on DERMS by Segment, 2017-2021
$0
$50
$100
$150
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E
Annual Value (Millions USD)
Prior Pipeline (approximate) Future Spending (forecasted)
50%
19%
15%
10%
6%
Pilots, all
Full Deployments, small & midsize
utilities
Full Deployments, large utilities
Full Deployments, non-utilities
Deployments, New York
$381 million
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Evolving Grid Edge Business Models
Non-Wires Alternatives
2.
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0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
0
100
200
300
400
500
1% 10% 20% 29% 38% 48% 57% 67% 76% 85% 95%
Share of Capacity
Capacity (MW)
Total Capacity (MW) Accumulated Capacity (%)
Source: GTM Research
NWA Projects Increased Rapidly in 2015 Driven by Regulatory Initiatives
Evolving Grid Edge Business Models: Non-Wires Alternatives (NWAs)
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2008 2009 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Capacity (MW)
Identified Implementation in progress
Implemented Not pursued
Solicitation in progress
Source: <Insert source>
10% of NWA Projects Represent Nearly 80% of NWA Capacity
Defining Elements
• Collection of non-infrastructure solutions
◦ Examples: DERs and operational practices (CVR)
• Defer, mitigate or eliminate specific network infrastructure needs
NWAs as a Utility Business Model
• A step towards utility as a services platform
• Formalizes monetization of T&D deferral value
• Can implement market-informed, least-cost distribution planning
• Recent wave of NWA projects in 2015-2017 driven by NY, OR, CA
Vermont
New
York
CA, OR
Average 14 MW / Median 2 MW
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65%
16% 5%
5%
3%
2%
1%
1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
19%
TBD
Energy Efficiency
Wind
Storage
Demand Response
DG (TBD type)
Natural Gas
Solar PV
Diesel
CVR
CHP
Biofuel
30%
21% 20%
15%
14%
Implementation in progress
Not pursued
Identified
Implemented
Solicitation in progress
NWA is Emerging in the U.S. as Business Model with a Promising Pipeline
Source: GTM Research
NWA Capacity by Project StatusKey Findings from GTM Research on NWAs
• Current pipeline is 1.4 GW of NWA capacity from 105 projects
◦ Identified or in progress (solicitation/implementation)
• Energy efficiency measures historically dominate the resource mix
◦ Question is whether mix will change in coming years
Source: GTM Research
NWA Capacity by Technology
2,2 GW
(155 Projects)
1,7 GW
(142 Projects)
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Regulatory Initiatives Unlock the NWA Business Model in the U.S.
Source: GTM Research
NWA Projects in 22 StatesKey Findings from GTM Research on NWAs (continued)
• NWA projects historically driven by regulatory compliance
◦ Project waves come after large regulatory initiatives
• Recent NWA regulatory initiatives driven by
◦ Cost reduction/competitiveness of DERs
◦ Improvements in DER supporting services/analytics
• NWA programs characterized by 4 components
◦ Regulatory drivers, revenue streams, sourcing
mechanisms, planning
Source: GTM Research
92% of NWA Capacity Comes From 4 States
58%
19%
9%
6%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
8%
New York
Oregon
Vermont
California
Indiana
Michigan
Massachusetts
Washington
Ohio
Nevada
Maryland
Connecticut
1,7 GW
(142 Projects)
Proceeding/IRP where NWA raised
Proceeding/IRP with NWA Screening criteria
In-Progress Comprehensive NWA Proceeding
Comprehensive NWA Proceeding
Source: GTM Research
NWA Legislative or Regulatory Policy in 17 States
DC
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Emerging Grid Edge Technologies
Intelligence Layer: Data Platforms and Analytics Applications
3.
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• Last decade: Investments on technology enabling layer
◦ VVC systems and DERMS
• Last five years: Designing business models for the utility of the future
◦ Non-wires alternatives
• Last few years: Developing intelligence layer
◦ Data platforms and analytics applications
Existing & Emerging Grid Edge Technologies: Key Takeaways
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Track 1: Existing & Emerging Grid Edge Technologies
Building Innovation Teams for the Future - What Power Companies Need to Know
How utilities are building "utility of the future" teams and investing in new capabilities?
2:30 pm — 3 pm
Fireside Chat with Siemens
3 pm — 3:30 pm
Data Mining - How Utilities are Investing in Data, Digital Analytics & Computer Science
Teams
Experts discuss to extract value from new and existing data and the emerging role of the utility data scientist
4 pm — 4:30 pm
Adapting Business Models - Uncovering Future Revenue Opportunities for Utilities
How utilities are moving from a volumetric business to a services based business?
4:30 pm — 5:15 pm
61. Juan Manuel
Alzate
Celsia
Chief Innovation
Officer
Debra
Roepke
NRECA
SUNDA Project
Manager, Business &
Technology Strategies
Division
Lisa
Salley
American
PetroleumInstitute
President, Energy
Systems & Safety
Institute
David
Groarke
IndigoAdvisory
Group
Managing Director
M
Building Innovation Teams for the Future:
What Power Companies Need to Know
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
64. Cassie
Bowe
Energy Impact
Partners
Associate Vice
President
Christophe
Defert
Ventures
Vice President,
Centrica Innovations
Kyle
Garton
AutoGrid Systems
Director, Product
Development
Jeff St.
John
Greentech Media
Senior Editor
Data Mining: How Utilities are Investing in Data,
Digital Analytics & Computer ScienceTeams
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
65. Sonia
Aggarwal
EnergyInnovation
Vice President
Doug
McMahon
New YorkPower
Authority
Vice President,
Strategy
Jim
Taylor
Siemens Energy
Management,
Digital Grid
Vice President,
Energy Solutions
Jon
Wellinghoff
Grid Policy Inc.
CEO & Founder
Daniel
Munoz-
Alvarez
Greentech Media
Analyst, Grid Edge
M
Questions? Enter them at: gtm.cnf.io #gridedge
Adapting Business Models: Uncovering Future
Revenue Opportunities for Utilities