Our Energy Future: Integrated Energy Network · 2017. 5. 15. · Integrated Energy Network –Key Insights The Integrated Energy Network requires rethinking energy Efficiency and

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Anda Ray

SVP, External Relations and Technical Resources

CAMPUT 2017

Vancouver, BC

May 8, 2017

Our Energy Future:

Integrated Energy Network


Three Dimensions of EPRI’s Value

To provide value to the public, our members, and the electricity sector

Thought Leadership Industry Expertise Collaborative Model


NetworkMore Engaged Customers

Customers are being more engaged with the way

they use, produce and manage their energy.


Growth of Smart Cities

A Smart City...

…Uses communication networks, wireless sensor, technology

and intelligent data management to make decisions in real time

about infrastructure needs and services delivery.


Potential Effects of the Sharing Economy


“Digital Utility” – Utility 4.0

“Ubiquitous

Communication Network”

“Model Based Planning &

Operation” “Sensor Network and

Smart M&D

“Data Science and

Analytics”

“Digital Worker and Digital

Workforce”


Distributed Energy Resources and Microgrids/Nanogrids


The Integrated Grid Platform

Reliability, Connectivity and Flexibility – realizing the full

value of the Integrated Grid. EPRI Report


The “Internet of Things” Connectivity

26 billion devices will be connected to the internet of things by

2020 – including home automation, integrated grid, smart

cities, transportation, space conditioning and lighting.


“Global Points of View”

Using Cleaner Energy

• Efficiency emerges across the energy sector

• Electricity demand outpaces energy demand

• Efficient electrification accelerates

• Transportation becomes more efficient and cleaner

Producing Cleaner Energy

• Energy reduces environmental footprint

• Central-station generation serves an anchor role

• Renewable energy deploys rapidly

Integrating Energy Resources

• Integrated electric grid is key enabler

• Internet of Things creates connectivity opportunities

• Connections across energy sources important

• Higher expectations for power quality/reliability

• Security/resiliency challenges and opportunities


The Energy System Today is Fragmented

Companies, products, business models, regulation


Integration can Improve Reliability, Increase Efficiency,

Create New Opportunities, and Expand Customer Choice


The Integrated Energy Network: Connecting Customers to Reliable, Safe, Affordable and Cleaner Energy

Using Cleaner

Energy through

Efficiency and

Electrification

Producing

Cleaner

Energy

Integrating

Energy

Resources

+ Cross-cutting Issues

Improves Reliability

– Integration enables quick

assessment, containment, and rapid

response

Promotes Economic Efficiency,

Energy Efficiency, and Cleaner

energy

– Integration makes possible a wide

array of efficient, affordable, cleaner

energy options

Expands Customer Choice and

Enhances Value

– Digitalization of energy provides both

near-term and unforeseeable

opportunities


Network

Through Energy Efficiency and

Electrification

Using Affordable, Cleaner Energy:

5C’s:

Comfort, Convenience, Choice, and Control…Cost-effectively

SOLAR FARM

MICROGRID

NATURAL GAS

COMMUNICATION

TOWERS

COAL PLANTNUCLEAR PLANT

WIND GEN

ELECTRIFICATION

TRANSMISSION

COMMUNITY NETWORK

CYBER SECURITYHYDROGEN PLANT

BUSINESS &

INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION

DESALINATION PLANT

More engaged Customers at the center, expanded choice

GEN IV NUCLEAR


Using Cleaner Energy:Electricity Growing Faster than Total Energy

Growth driven by efficiency, convenience, safety, and low cost


Water Conservation Examples with Electric

Technologies

8MILLION GALLONS PER

YEAR IN ONE FACILITY

REDUCES COOLING TOWER

WATER WASTE BY

HEAT RECOVERY CHILLER

114

CAN DECREASE WATER USE

IN U.S. PAPER INDUSTRY BY

INFRARED HEATING

MILLION GALLONS PER DAY

90%

INDOOR AGRICULTURE

REDUCES WATER USAGE BY


Through More Efficient,

Environmentally Sustainable, and

Flexible Generation

Energy ResourcesProducing Cleaner Energy:

Flexible central generation, storage, better forecasts to balance variable generation

Flexible distributed generation, active customers

Natural gas growing as a percent of electricity production


Producing Cleaner Energy – The “New” Flexibility

Flexibility is a critical feature for future energy generation/supply

Source: Idaho National Laboratory


Network

Through New Control Technologies

and Markets

Integrating Energy Resources:

Physical connections augmented by secure data

and communications

Smart communications allows interdependence in multiple energy sources, including natural resources

The Integrated (electric) Grid

is a key enablerBig Data and Data Analytics


Integrated Energy Network – Key Insights

The Integrated Energy Network requires rethinking energy

Efficiency and electrification play essential roles in the

future energy system

Integrated (Electric) Grid enables the IEN

Innovation is needed in technology, policy, regulation,

business models and market designs to effect an efficient

transformation

Global collaboration in innovation necessary


Integrated Energy NetworkWebsite: http://ien.epri.com

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12,

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A Perspective on the Future of Energy: Scenarios, Trends and Global Points of View

Introduction: Integrated Energy NetworkConnecting Customers to Reliable, Affordable, and Cleaner Energy


Together…Shaping the Future of Electricity

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