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D6.2.6 Workshop 4 report

Deliverable report



NOTICE The research leading to the results presented in the document has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme under Grant agreement number 619437. The content of this document reflects only the authors’ views. The European Commission is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained herein. The contents of this document are the copyright of the SUNSEED consortium.



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Call identifier FP7-ICT-2013-11

Project acronym SUNSEED

Project full title Sustainable and robust networking for smart electricity distribution

Grant agreement number 619437

Deliverable number D6.2.6

WP / Task WP6 / T6.2

Type (distribution level)1 PU

Due date of deliverable 30.4.2017 (Month 39)

Date of delivery 28.4.2017

Status, Version V1.0

Number of pages 21 pages

Responsible person, Affiliation Mahesh Sooriyabandara, TREL

Authors Ziming Zhu, Silviu Nistor, Mahesh Sooriyabandara, TREL

Reviewers Ljupco Jorguseski, TNO



Revision history Version Date Author(s) Notes Status

1.0 21.4.2017 Ziming Zhu (TREL) Final



Table of Contents

SUNSEED project ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 7

1. Workshop description ..................................................................................................................... 8

2. Programme ..................................................................................................................................... 9

3. Biography of the Speakers ........................................................................................................... 11

4. Panel Discussions......................................................................................................................... 14

5. Technology Demonstrations: ........................................................................................................ 15

6. Workshop evaluation feedback ..................................................................................................... 16

7. Selected photos ............................................................................................................................ 18

8. Conclusions .................................................................................................................................. 21



SUNSEED project

SUNSEED proposes an evolutionary approach to utilisation of already present communication networks from

both energy and telecom operators. These can be suitably connected to form a converged communication

infrastructure for future smart energy grids offering open services. Life cycle of such communication network

solutions consists of six steps: overlap, interconnect, interoperate, manage, plan and open. Joint

communication networking operations steps start with analysis of regional overlap of energy and

telecommunications operator infrastructures. Geographical overlap of energy and communications

infrastructures identifies vital DSO energy and support grid locations (e.g. distributed energy generators,

transformer substations, cabling, ducts) that are covered by both energy and telecom communication

networks. Coverage can be realised with known wireline (e.g. copper, fiber) or wireless and mobile (e.g. WiFi,

4G) technologies. Interconnection assures end-2-end secure communication on the physical layer between

energy and telecom, whereas interoperation provides network visibility and reach of smart grid nodes from

both operator (utility) sides. Monitoring, control and management gathers measurement data from wide area

of sensors and smart meters and assures stable distributed energy grid operation by using novel intelligent real

time analytical knowledge discovery methods. For full utilisation of future network planning, we will integrate

various public databases. Applications build on open standards (W3C) with exposed application programming

interfaces (API) to 3rd parties enable creation of new businesses related to energy and communication sectors

(e.g. virtual power plant operators, energy

services providers for optimizing home energy use) or enable public wireless access points (e.g. WiFi nodes at

distributed energy generator locations). SUNSEED life cycle steps promise much lower investments and total

cost of ownership for future smart energy grids with dense distributed energy generation and prosumer

involvement.

Project Partners

1. TELEKOM SLOVENIJE D.D.; TS; Slovenia

2. AALBORG UNIVERSITET; AAU; Denmark

3. ELEKTRO PRIMORSKA, PODJETJE ZA DISTRIBUCIJO ELEKTRICNE ENERGIJE D.D.; EP; Slovenia

4. ELEKTROSERVISI, ENERGETIKA, MERILNI LABORATORIJ IN NEPREMICNINE D.D.; ES; Slovenia

5. INSTITUT JOZEF STEFAN; JSI; Slovenia

6. GEMALTO SA; GTOSA; France

7. GEMALTO M2M GMBH; GTOM2M; Germany

8. NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK - TNO; TNO;

The Netherlands

9. TOSHIBA RESEARCH EUROPE LIMITED; TREL; United Kingdom

Project webpage http://www.sunseed-fp7.eu/

http://www.sunseed-fp7.eu/



Executive Summary

The forth SUNSEED smart grid workshop, entitled 'Smart Distribution Networks: Technologies and Business models', is a very successful full-day event, organised by SUNSEED in collabration with H2020 project 'P2P-SmarTest' and FP7 'Advantage'. This workshop aims to present recent research findings and trial results from three large European collaborative projects and to discuss about disruptive technologies and business models for distribution networks. Through technical presentations, demos and panel discussions, by the end of the day we anticipate answers to the following questions - What technologies are useful in the DNO network in the short to mid-term? - What are the real business or research opportunities? The workshop has 9 presentations, 2 panel sessions covering technology and business aspects in future smart distribution network, as well as a technology demostration/exhibition session, where the three projects showcased their solutions across the smart distribution network. Based on the received feedback attendees were very satisfied with the workshop. The workshop was held in London on April 10 2017.



1. Workshop description

Name of the workshop: Smart Distribution Networks: Technologies and Business models, FP7 SUNSEED joint workshop with H2020 project P2P-SmarTest and FP7 Advantage Location and time of the workshop: Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG, UK 10th April 2017, 9:30 - 16:10 Workshop overview: Beyond 2020, numerous system level challenges for electricity distribution networks are anticipated because of the growth and variability of existing and new type of demand and distributed generation. Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) have seen distributed generation, energy storage and new loads (e.g. electric vehicles) connecting to their infrastructure which result in new operational challenges such as reverse power flows on lines or changing fault levels. The DNOs with limited observability in the Medium and Low Voltage parts of their network will find it difficult to manage and operate their networks reliably. At the same time, a number of studies have shown that smart energy systems incorporating novel technologies for monitoring and control could facilitate technically robust and commercially viable new system solutions and business models. This workshop aims to present recent research findings and trial results from three large European collaborative projects and to discuss about disruptive technologies and business models for distribution networks. Through technical presentations, demos and panel discussions, by the end of the day we anticipate answers to the following questions - What technologies are useful in the DNO network in the short to mid-term? - What are the real business or research opportunities?

Figure 1: Workshop meeting room



2. Programme

Time Subject Speaker

09:30 – 09:55 Registration & Refreshments

09:55 – 10:00 Welcome & Introduction

Mahesh Sooriyabandara, Toshiba Research Europe (SUNSEED)

10:00 – 10:20 Intelligent voltage and power flow control technologies in electricity distribution networks

Yiango Mavrocostanti, Western Power Distribution

10:20 – 10:40 Sensing and Monitoring for Smart Distribution Networks

10:20 – 10:40 Phasor Measurement Unit for distribution networks state estimation and observability

Ales Svigelj, Jožef Stefan Institute (SUNSEED)

10:40 – 11:20 Communications Technologies 10:40 – 11:00 Field trial based comparison of different

technologies (cellular, satellite, fibre optic)

Ljupco Jorguseski, TNO (SUNSEED)

11:00 – 11:20 Power Talk: A novel power line communication in DC MicroGrid

Marko Angjelichinoski, Aalborg University (ADVANTAGE)

11:20 – 12:00 Panel discussion #1 Disruptive technologies for future distribution grids

Mahesh Sooriyabandara, (chair) Toshiba Research Europe Herve Ganem, Gemalto Ljupco Jorguseski, TNO Yiango Mavrocostanti, Western Power Distribution Ales Svigelj, Jožef Stefan Institute Jianzhong Wu, Cardiff University

12:00 – 13:20 Lunch & Technology Demonstrations

13:20 – 14:00 Algorithms and Data Analytics 13:20 – 13:40 Smart meter data analytics for

fraud/anomaly detection

Madalina Buzau, University of Seville (ADVANTAGE)

13:40 – 14:00 P2P Network Control

Geert Deconinck, KU Leuven (P2P-SmarTest)



14:00 – 15:00 Novel solutions architectures and Business Models 14:00 – 14:20 Making the economical case for security in

DNO communications

Herve Ganem, Gemalto (SUNSEED)

14:20 – 14:40 Markets, Business Models and Technologies for Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading

Furong Li, University of Bath (P2P-SmarTest)

14:40 – 15:00 Coffee break -

15:00 – 16:00 Panel discussion #2 Solving DNO’s current challenges and creating new business opportunities

Saraansh Dave, (chair) SSE Enterprise Jurij Jurše, Elektro Primorska Rudolf Sušnik, Telekom Slovenije Stephen Stead, Toshiba International Limited

16:00 – 16:10 Closing Remark

Mahesh Sooriyabandara, Toshiba Research Europe



3. Biography of the Speakers

Mahesh Sooriyabandara (Toshiba Research Europe) received his BSc Eng (Hons) from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and his PhD from University of Aberdeen, UK. In 2004, he joined Telecommunication Research Laboratory of Toshiba Research Europe, Bristol, UK, where he is currently Associate Managing Director. Prior to this, Mahesh was a Research Fellow attached to Electronics Research Group of University of Aberdeen, UK. His main areas of research interest in the networked systems more specifically wireless networks, Internet Engineering, Smart Grid and Internet of Things. Mahesh is a senior member of the IEEE and ACM, a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the IET. Aleš Švigelj (Jozef Stefan Institute) was awarded his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, in 2003. He is a research fellow in the Department of Communication Systems at the Jozef Stefan Institute and associate professor at the Jozef Stefan Postgraduate School. He has extensive research in modelling, simulation, and design of advanced telecommunications elements, systems, and services. His current work focuses on the advanced networking technologies for wireless systems and smart grids. He co-authored several book chapters and more than 50 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers. He participated in several FP5-7 EU projects and COST Actions.

Ljupčo Jorgušeski (TNO) worked at TU Delft as researcher on the project FRAMES that produced the ETSI standard proposal for UMTS. He also worked in the research and development laboratory at KPN. His current position is senior consultant wireless access with focus on radio planning and optimisation of HSPA+, LTE and WiMAX networks. He is actively following the LTE and UMTS standardisation in 3GPP. He has co- authored 15+ scientific publications, three book chapters, and three patents.

Hervé Ganem (Gemalto) received his master degree in Mathematics from

Univ. Paris VII in 1977, graduated from “Ecole Supérieure d’ingénieurs En

Electronique et Electrotechnique (Paris, France)” in 1978, and got his PhD

in satellite communications from Essex University (UK) in 1981. He is

currently working for Gemalto as a system architect and is involved in the

design of security solutions applied to several vertical domains such as

Machine to machine communications, identity or cloud computing.

Jianzhong Wu (Cardiff University) joined Cardiff

University in June 2008 (Lecturer 2008; Senior Lecturer 2013; Reader

2014; Professor 2015). From 2006 to 2008, he was a Research Fellow in



the University of Manchester. He received his PhD in 2004 from Tianjin University, China and then

worked there from 2004 to 2006. Prof. Wu researches on Smart Grid and energy infrastructure

(modelling, analysis and design of integrated smart energy supply networks, i.e. integrated

electricity/gas/heating/cooling/hydrogen networks). He has contributed to a number of EU and UK

funded projects as a Principal Investigator or a Co-Investigator. He is a co-author of book “Smart

Grid: Technology and Applications” (2012, Wiley).

Furong Li (University of Bath) received her BEng from Hohai university, Nanjing, China in 1990 and

PhD from Liverpool John Moores University in 1997. From there, she took up the lectureship with the

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath, where she became a

senior lecturer in 2006. Professor Li is a visiting professor to Sichuang University, secretary of the

IEEE Power System Economics Committee and co-chair of the Prize Paper Nomination Committee for

the Power System Economics division of IEEE.

Geert Deconinck (KU Leuven) is professor at the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. He is head of the research group ELECTA (Electrical Energy and Computing Architectures) since 2012 of the

Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT). He performs research on designing information, communication and control solutions for electrotechnical applications. In this field, he has authored and co-authored more than 350 publications in international journals, books and conference proceedings. He is member of the IEEE SMC TC on Infrastructure Systems and Services and chairman of the IE-net society BIRA on industrial automation. He received his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and his Ph.D. in Applied Sciences from the KU Leuven, Belgium in 1991 and 1996 respectively. He is a member of the Royal Flemish Engineering Society, the Institute of Engineering and Technology, a senior member of the IEEE and of the IEEE Reliability, Computer and Power Engineering Societies. Yiango Mavrocostanti (Western Power Distribution) is an Innovation and Low Carbon Networks Engineer at Western Power Distribution, working as the Technical Lead of the Advanced Planning Tool, System Voltage Optimisation and the control of the Flexible Power Link of the Network Equilibrium project. Yiango is also the project manager of the Superconducting Cables NIA project. Yiango obtained an MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree from Imperial College London in 2014. During her studies, Yiango completed a number of placements with WPD’s future networks team, which offered her a great introduction to the challenges that DNOs face and confirmed her passion for innovation. Following her degree, Yiango started WPD’s graduate scheme in August

2014 during which she worked with all the different parts of the business through various placements. After finishing the graduate scheme in July 2015, Yiango had the opportunity to join the future networks team again, and since then has been working on the Network Equilibrium project.

Madalina Buzau (University of Seville) is based at the University of Seville (with time spent at Endesa). Madalina is a power systems engineer with a Master’s degree from Lille University in electrical engineering and sustainable development. Madalina’s research interests lie in the development of machine learning systems for electric power distribution systems. The goal of Madalina’s PhD with the University of Seville is



to develop a methodology for energy theft detection based on the use of smart meters data.



4. Panel Discussions

The workshop organised two panel sessions each covering technology and business aspects in future smart distribution network. Panel discussion #1: Disruptive technologies for future distribution grids This panel session was chaired by SUNSEED WP6 leader and comprised of panelists covering technology areas in sensing, communications, security and power systems. The panel discussed the need for increased observability at distribution network level and suitability of state of the art sensing and communication technologies. There was general concensus about the need for full observability in DNO networks. However, network operators and other stakeholders considered it as a future requirement and did not see as an immediate requirement for operation or optimisation of networks. Due to slow uptake of low carbon technologies, DNOs are yet to see any major challeges or immediate need to upgrade their networks. Lack of technical and economic case was also mentioned as a main reason for DNOs lack of interest in adopting smarter technologies. Regarding the readiness of current sensing and communication technologies, panelists had divided opinion. While SUNSEED experience suggested that current technologies are capable of providing the level of accuracy needed to provide network observability, some of the panelists argued that more research and field trials would be needed in particular for evaluate real-time state estimation and control applications. Further, the panelist from P2PsmarTest project highlighted the need for better observability and control when realising P2P energy trading concepts. Panel discussion #2: Solving DNO’s current challenges and creating new business opportunities This panel session was chaired by Head of Strategy of Scottich and Southern Energy (SSE, UK) and industrial panelists were representing equipment and solution vendors, distribution network operator and telecom operator industries. Discussions were more focused on the business opportunities in the current and future energy industry. Restrictions DNOs face due to current regulatory frameworks were highlighted as a major obstacle for immediate exploitation of smarter technologies. It was suggested that new developements which are developed as smart community solution as a way to deal with this. Cases where developers own, manage and operate energy and other service networks outside DNO area were given as examples of this approach. Optimisation opportunities offered by integrated energy systems which forms part of these new communities were also discussed. Telecom operators interest in convergence of different services and their increasing role in energy domain was discussed as another example for business model innovation.



5. Technology Demonstrations:

There was 8 demostrations of the enabling technologies that are developed within the three projects for smart distribuition grid during the lunch break. It has been a very lively and interactive session of the workshop. The demostrations are listed as follows.

Table 1: List of technology demostrations

Technology Demonstrated Presenter

Wide Area Measurement System Node A. Svigelj (Jožef Stefan Institute)

3-phase State Estimation A. Svigelj (Jožef Stefan Institute)

Load and Generation Forecasting K. Keda/B. Kažič (Jožef Stefan Institute)

SUNGIS platform - Visualisation R. Sušnik (Telekom Slovenije)

Secure Element H. Ganem (Gemalto)

Block chain based P2P trading J. Wu (Cardiff university)

Demand Response for Balancing Services A. Kleidaras (University of Edinburgh)

Smart meter data compression M. Zeinali (University of Edinburgh)



6. Workshop evaluation feedback

The feedback showed the event was successful as can be seen in the following figures which aggregated all the feedback forms completed.

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STRONGLY AGREE

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The space were the workshop took place was

stimulating for group learning ?

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The workshop fullfilled my expectations

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The goals of the workshop were clear

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The goals of the workshop were met



Figure 2: Answers to the questions in the feedback form

The evaluation form contained two open questions. Some of the answers are listed below:

-Which topic or aspect did you find most interesting or useful?

“Board meeting discussions, DNO's point of view regarding smart grid; hearing what projects they work on”

“Technology Demos”

-Do you have any suggestions to improve the workshop?

“A short review of the projects woul have been usefull”

“Bit more background of the projects at the beginning of the event”

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STRONGLY AGREE

AGREE

NEUTRAL

DISAGREE

STRONGLY DISAGREE

The material used was in the workshop were

sufficient

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There were enough posibilities for networking

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DISAGREE

STRONGLY DISAGREE

I will use the knowledge insights/insights gained in the workshop in my daily practice



7. Selected photos



8. Conclusions

The fourth SUNSEED smart grid workshop is a very successful full-day event held in London on April 10 2017, organised by SUNSEED in collabration with H2020 project 'P2P-SmarTest' and FP7 'Advantage'. This workshop aims to present recent research findings and trial results from three large European collaborative projects and to discuss about disruptive technologies and business models for distribution networks. The workshop has 9 presentations, 2 panel sessions, as well as a technology demostration/exhibition session, where the three projects showcases their solutions across the smart distribution network. Based on the received feedback attendees were very satisfied with the workshop.

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