CPET 581 Smart Grid & Energy Management
Friday
6:00-8:45PM
2013/11/1
Lecture
13
Solar Power, Smart Meter, AMI
Topics of Discussion
· Solar power, Smart grid
o Grid-tied, Off-Grid solar electric power system
o Solar-grid integration
o Net-metered PV systems (no battery backup)
o Smart Meter and Net Metering
§ PG&E, http://www.pge.com/en/myhome/customerservice/smartmeter/index.page
o Islanding capability with PV system
o Ability for a PV system and the loads connected to it to be separated from the utility grid during outages so that no electricity could be fed into the grid and injured utility workers who are trying to repair down lines.
o Grid-Tied Inverter
§ Sunny Central, www.SMA-America.com
§ Solectria Renewables, www.solren.com www.solrenview.com
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American Solar Energy Society, http://www.ases.org/
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
· Smart Grid and Smart Meter Architecture, Tom Wilson, 011,
· http://www.w4ar.com/smart_meter_wireless_safety_summit_Power_Pointe.pdf
· Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Smart Grid Technology, http://www.ttiinc.com/docs/IO/24880/FCISmartMetersPresentation.pdf
o Smart Meter σInterface Protocol σ Gate Way σ Interface Protocol σ Data Base
o Typical AMI includes
§ Home networking system (communicating thermostats, and other in-home controls)
§ Smart meters
§ Communication networks from the meters to local data concentrators
§ Back-haul communications networks to corporate data centers
§ Meter data management system (MDSM) and
§ Data integration into existing and new software application platform
· Smart Meter, Technology
o Types:
§ Time of Use (ToU) Meter
§ Interval Meter
§ Prepaid Meters
· Numeric Token System
· Smart Key System
· Smart Card System
o Data Monitoring and Energy Analysis
· TI Smart Meter Solutions, http://www.newark.com/pdfs/techarticles/ti/MeteringBrochure2H09SLYM071A(2).pdf
· Smart Metering, July 2006, Distributed Generation, http://www.leonardo-energy.org/sites/leonardo-energy/files/root/pdf/2006/SmartMetering.pdf
Smart Meters
· CenterPoint Energy, http://www.centerpointelectric.com/cehe/smartmeters/
o Energy InSight system: digital smart meters with two-way communication, http://www.centerpointelectric.com/cehe/smartmeters/howtheywork/
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o Real-Time monitoring, http://widget.ekmmetering.com/EKM2/?reads=100&key=MTAxMDoyMDIw&meter=10068
o Energy Auditing & Benchmarking, http://www.ekmmetering.com/solutions/data-monitoring/energy-auditing-benchmarking.html
Smart Meter Circuits, Block Diagrams
· TI Smart E-Meter: ARM/AMI, http://www.ti.com/solution/docs/appsolution.tsp?appId=407
· TI Application Notes
o Implementation of a Single-Phase Electronics Watt-Hour Meter using MSP 430F6736 (Rev. B), Oct. 2013, http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slaa517b/slaa517b.pdf
o Implementation of a three-phase electronic Watt-hour meter using the MSP430F677X (Rev. D), http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slaa577d/slaa577d.pdf
Maxim Smart Meters, http://www.maximintegrated.com/solutions/guide/smart-grid/smart-meter.pdf
· Silica_Metering_brochure_2011.pdf, www.maxim-ic.com/Meter
FCI Smart Meter, Presentation, http://www.ttiinc.com/docs/IO/24880/FCISmartMetersPresentation.pdf
On Semiconductor Smart Grid Solutions, http://www.onsemi.com/pub_link/Collateral/BRD8075-D.PDF
Smart Grid Distribution and Smart Meter, http://www.st.com/web/en/resource/sales_and_marketing/promotional_material/brochure/brmeter.pdf
Other References
Solar Energy Centers
· Florida, http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/
Net Energy Metering
· U.S. Dept of Energy (New York Net Metering Program) U.S. Energy.GOV, http://energy.gov/savings/net-metering-26
· New Mexico Solar Energy Association, http://www.nmsea.org/Education/General/Sites/Grid_Tied_Systems.php
o New Mexico, http://www.nmsea.org/Education/Homeowners/NMSEA_PV_FAQ.pdf
· California, http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/solar_basics/net_metering.php
· Case Study One Sky, http://www.onesky.ca/files/uploads/One%20Sky%20Net%20Metering%20Case%20Study.pdf
· Pacific Power, http://www.pacificpower.net/env/nmcg/nm/oregon/nmapm.html
· New York - DSIRE, http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=NY05R
· Vermont DSIRE, http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=VT02R
· Evaluation of Net Metering in Vermont Conducted Pursuant to Act 125 of 2012, Public Service Dept, Jan. 15, 2013, http://www.leg.state.vt.us/reports/2013ExternalReports/285580.pdf
· Florida Power & Light, http://www.fpl.com/residential/savings/net_metering/index.shtml
· Eugene, OR, http://www.eweb.org/solar/netmetering
Smart Meters and Net Metering
· San Diego Gas & Electric, http://www.sdge.com/residential/about-smart-meters/smart-meters-and-net-metering
Solar Energy Industries Association
· Net Metering, http://www.seia.org/policy/distributed-solar/net-metering
· Net Metering (Net Energy Metering) by State, http://www.seia.org/research-resources/net-metering-state
PV Magazine US: 99% of Installed PV systems in 2012 were net-metered projects, , http://www.pv-magazine.com/news/details/beitrag/us--99-of-installed-pv-systems-in-2012-were-net-metered-projects-_100010943/#axzz2jH2zC4oV
Smart Grid Ready Solar Power Systems
· GE Ecomagination: Smart Grid Ready AC Residential Solar Electric System, by Charles S. Korman, Christian Wagner, and Neil Johnson, March 16-18, 2011, http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ns/eemtg032011_c11_smart_grid.pdf
· Module Embedded Microinverter Smart Grid Reday Residential Solar Eletric System, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/pdfs/ge_summary.pdf
Off-Grid Solar Power
· Solar Power Systems for Remote Locations, (12, 24, or 48V DC), http://www.sunwize.com/index.cfm?page=business_highlights&crid=103
· SunWize Solar Electric Power Systems for Industry & Government, http://www.sunwize.com/index.cfm?page=business_items&crid=69
Grid-Tied (Ready) Solar Power
· Wholesale Solar, http://www.wholesalesolar.com/complete-systems.html
· Mouli Engineering, Inc., Four 230W Crystalline solar panels, 240V/20A wire, Sine wave inverter, http://www.mysolarpod.com/?gclid=CLTc1dqawLoCFcxaMgodMhAA6g
· Costco Grid-Ready Kits Online, http://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?storeId=10301&catalogId=10701&langId=-1&keyword=grape+solar
o 5170 watt, $12,999.99
o 3750 watt, $11,299.99
o 1250 watt, $3,899.99
o 500 watt, $1,899.99
· Costco Off-Grid 400 Watt solar panel, $1,399.99
· Grid-tied solar electric systems Revision Energy, 2013/8, Video, http://www.revisionenergy.com/maine-solar-power.php
· Solar Works, http://solarwork.com/greatsolar_solarpvelectric.html
· Mr. Solar (Marine Solar, Grid Tie solar kit), http://www.mrsolar.com/content/pre-packaged-systems.php
· Grid Tie Inverters for Solar Electric Systems, Northern Arizona - Win & Sun, http://www.solar-electric.com/gridtiesolar.html
· Enphase micro-inverter
· 18 KW PV, http://www2.buildinggreen.com/blogs/beating-achilles-heel-grid-tied-solar-electric-systems
o Sunny Boy 5000TL-US inverter, http://www.sma-america.com/en_US/products/grid-tied-inverters/sunny-boy/sunny-boy-3000tl-us-4000tl-us-5000tl-us.html
Commercial Solar Systems
· LG Solar, http://www.lg.com/us/commercial/solar
· Solar Power Solutions, http://new.abb.com/solar
· Siemens Smart Grid Solutions, http://w3.usa.siemens.com/smartgrid/us/en/Pages/smart-grid.aspx?stc=uszsg120124&sp_source=uszsg120124
· Solar Electric Power Systems, Schneider Electric, http://products.schneider-electric.us/products-services/services/electrical-distribution-services/solar-electric-power-systems/
Grid-Tied Solar Electric Systems, 2013/8/7, http://www2.buildinggreen.com/blogs/beating-achilles-heel-grid-tied-solar-electric-systems
Solar Power & Smart Grid Lab @ Votey, The University of Vermont, http://www.uvm.edu/sustain/cef/cef-projects/solar-power-smart-grid-lab-votey
Using Dynamic Pricing to Balance Solar Power with the Smart Grid, by Jeff St. John, 2013/8/20, http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/dynamic-pricing-to-balance-solar-power-with-the-smart-grid
Solar Panles and the Smart Grid in the Pepco Region, 2009, 2009, http://www.solardecathlon.gov/past/pdfs/09_workshops/09_panels_grid.pdf
GE Plug-In to the Smart Grid Ecomagination, http://www.ge.com/about-us/ecomagination
DOE Financial Opportunities, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/business.html
Solar PV Basic
· Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basic, http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_photovoltaics.html
· DOE Solar Energy Technologies, http://energy.gov/eere/energybasics/articles/solar-energy-technologies
· DOE Small Solar Electric System, July 15, 2012, http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/small-solar-electric-systems
· PV for Small Business Owners, http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_photovoltaics.html
· Solar Photovoltaic Technology Brief, International Renewable Energy Agency, January 2013, http://www.irena.org/DocumentDownloads/Publications/IRENA-ETSAP%20Tech%20Brief%20E11%20Solar%20PV.pdf
DOS EERE SunShot Initiative, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/sunshot/printable_versions/index.html
· Solar Energy Guide
o Utility-Scale Solar Energy
o Electric Transmission
o Solar Energy Environmental Considerations
o Photos
o Links
§ EIA Solar Thermal Power Plants Web page, http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=solar_thermal_power_plants
§ EIA Solar Thermal Collectors Web page, http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=solar_thermal_collectors
§ EIA Solar Photovoltaic Web page, http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/solarphotv/solarpv.html
§ EIA Energy Kids Solar Web page
§ Bureau of Land Management Solar Energy, http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/solarphotv/solarpv.html
§ International Solar Energy Society, http://www.ises.org/index.html
§ Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), http://www.solarelectricpower.org/
§ America Solar Energy Society (ASES), http://www.ases.org/
§ The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), http://www.seia.org/
European Photovoltaic Industry Association, http://www.epia.org/about-us/about-photovoltaics/solar-photovoltaic-technology/
IEA Technology Roadmap: Solar Photovoltaic Energy, May 11, 2010, http://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/name,3902,en.html
PVTECH International, http://www.pv-tech.org/
· PV Taiwan 2013,
Solar Energy Development Programmatic EIS Information Center, http://solareis.anl.gov/guide/solar/pv/index.cfm
Solar Energy (Distributed generation)
· Solar Photovoltaic (solar electric), http://www.seia.org/policy/solar-technology/photovoltaic-solar-electric
· Solar Thermal Power Plants (solar heating & cooling), http://www.seia.org/policy/solar-technology/solar-heating-cooling
· Solar Thermal Collectors (concentrated solar power), http://www.seia.org/policy/solar-technology/concentrating-solar-power
· Solar Energy & Environment
· Advantages vs. Disadvantages
Solar Power
· DC AC conversion (Inverter)
· Utility scale
· Solar Industry Data, http://www.seia.org/research-resources/solar-industry-data
Solar Capacity
Solar Cost
Solar Deployment
Solar Products
Solar Panels, http://www.solrwind.com/
American Solar Energy Society, http://www.ases.org/
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), http://www.solarelectricpower.org/welcome/solar-companies-.aspx
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), http://www.seia.org/
· 723 MW of solar PV were installed in Q1 2013
Solar Energy International, http://www.solarenergy.org/
EIA
· EIA Page on Renewable & Alternative Fuels, http://www.eia.gov/renewable/
· EIA Solar Photovoltaic Cell/Module Manufacturing Activities, http://www.eia.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/solarphotv/solarpv.html
· Short-Term Energy Outlook, http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/report/renew_co2.cfm
o Renewables and CO2 Emission
§ U.S. Electricity and Heat Generation from Renewables
U.S. Dept of Energy Solar Technologies Program, http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/sunshot/index.html
· DOE SunShot Initiative
o Photovoltaics
o Concentrating Solar Power
o System Integration
o Soft Balance of Systems
o High Penetration Solar Portal
o SunShot Vision Study
GREEN JOBS (Careers in Solar Power) U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/green/solar_power/
· Scientific Research
· Solar Power Engineering
· Manufacturing for Solar Power
· Solar Power Plant Development
· Solar Power Plant Construction
· Solar Power Plant Operations
· Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Solar Buzz Solar PV Industry Overview, http://www.solarbuzz.com/
Renewables - Solar Energy Statistics & Data
· California Solar Energy Statistics & Data, http://energyalmanac.ca.gov/renewables/solar/
o Solar Thermal Electricity Production
o Go Solar California Website (Info on Rebates and Incentives), http://www.gosolarcalifornia.org/
o Solar PV Electricity, http://energyalmanac.ca.gov/renewables/solar/pv.html
o Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Projects, http://www.energy.ca.gov/siting/solar/index.html#pv
o Solar Thermal Power Plants
o Solar Hot Water Systems
BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2013, 48 pages, http://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/pdf/statistical-review/statistical_review_of_world_energy_2013.pdf
2013 Energy in Charts Energy Industry Statistics, by American Petroleum Institute, http://www.api.org/policy-and-issues/policy-items/american-energy/energy-in-charts
NIPSCO Renewable Energy, http://www.nipsco.com/en/green?gclid=CJ-q7vTtobkCFcU7MgodDHIABg