Experience you can trust. Knowledge2006 – Technology Roundtable Dan Ruiz

KEMA Propriety Material 2 The Power of KEMA From the Generator to the Consumer Serving the Diverse Needs of the Energy Marketplace Strategy, Operations, Technology  Established in 1927  1,500 Professionals in 18 Countries  World-Renowned Expertise-Based T&D Engineering, Consulting, and IT Integration Company Independent Advice, Expertise and Evaluation

KEMA Propriety Material 3 Agenda – Things to watch  AMI Future Vision State  Emerging Technologies: – RFID – WIMAX – Mote (ad-hoc mesh technology)  Enterprise Level Substation Systems Integration

KEMA Propriety Material 4 KEMA views the evolution of AMI as an integration of interconnected networks, functioning in concert to unlock further value for utilities, customers, and stakeholders. Premise Gateway Lighting Thermostats Load Control DG Systems Home Gateways Commodity Meter(s) Power Line Wireless Wired Home Area Network (HAN) Advanced Meter(s) Local Area Network Back Office Infrastructure Field Collectors/ Aggregators AMI Future State Vision Wide Area Network C1 C2 C3 Keys to Success Interoperability of communications protocols and vendor products Multiple integrated WAN metrology and backhaul options Fully-featured MDM system and integration with enterprise systems Robust data authentication, encryption, and privacy (security) features LAN capacity to accommodate HAN growth Protocols include: Z-Wave, ZigBee, Bluetooth, HomePlug, LonWorks Protocols include: WiFi, WiMAX, Ethernet, Powerline Options include: Wireless (WiFi, WiMax), Fiber, Cable, Cellular, Satellite KEMA perspectives on AMR and AMI

KEMA Propriety Material 5 RFID can improve meter logistics by automating manual processes  Reduce/eliminate meters lost due to errors/incomplete paperwork  Improve supply chain efficiencies  Improve inventory control/material processing  Has other uses as well

KEMA Propriety Material 6 In addition to metering, we have seen other utility applications of RFID technology  Tracking high-value equipment: transformers, poles  Refueling management  Emergency/maintenance kit verification  Verify asset installation, inspections and maintenance  Reductions in fleet costs: tire pressure, fuel efficiency impact  Security/safety: Individual access control and tracking  Track specialized tool usage  Operator rounds in generation plants  IT equipment tracking: computers, network equipment  Document management for legal/regulatory departments  HazMat container tracking  Critical asset tamper control  Underground cable ID

KEMA Propriety Material 7 WiMax Application – US Utility  Used to Connect Distribution Substations and Field Devices to Control Center Via Backbone Transport – SCADA Data – Communications With Reclosers in Field and Replacement of Dial-up Circuits  Can Be Configured As a Mesh to Allow Backup Paths and Self Healing  Can be used in an AMI architecture

KEMA Propriety Material 8 Motes Ad-hoc Mesh Sensing for the utility  A “mote” is a tiny wireless computing platform – Includes radio, computer, antenna, and a sensor – Has a range from 100 to 500 feet – Able to support different types of sensors  Motes are used to build wireless mesh networks – Self configuring and maintaining connectivity – Distributed sensing of environmental data – Senses movement, light, temperature, moisture, sound, impacts, etc.  A utility is testing motes for transformer monitoring  Can use the AMI Architecture

KEMA Propriety Material 9 Enterprise Level Substation System Integration (ELSSI)  Utilities want integrated/automated substations to access information for better management – BUT  Wrestling with overwhelming masses of information  Value created from harnessing huge volumes of substation data by:  Converting operational/non-operational data into business intelligence  Organizing this intelligence  Interfacing intelligence with enterprise- level applications  Increasingly linked with AMI the Architecture

KEMA Propriety Material 10 Thank you