1. Marc DELANDRE, G3-PLC Alliance, General Secretary
& ERDF Metering Division Director
Anil MENGI, Devolo
Director Strategic Positioning SmartGrid

2. Agenda G3-PLC : an essential step towards smart grid
G3-PLC main capabilities
G3-PLC main features
THE PRODUCT
G3 PLC ALLIANCE
A proactive world of international players and utilities
Objectives and organization
A balanced ecosystem
Membership representation over the world
Certification process
G3-PLC in the field : proven performance
G3-PLC
in France
ERDF key figures
Field pilots
G3-PLC Mass Rollout in France
G3-PLC
in Germany
Devolo key figures
Field pilots
Smart Metering in Germany

3. An essential step towards smart grid
G3-PLC Technology
An essential step towards smart grid

4. G3-PLC provides the required performance and cost efficiency
Characteristics of G3-PLC
G3-PLC provides the required performance and cost efficiency
for the power grids
High robustness / High level of immunity against narrow band interferers and attenuation
Supports IPv6 (Internet protocol)
Supports DLMS/COSEM protocol as application layer
High level of data security
Plug and play solution
Bi-directional communication
Interoperability with other vendors
Long range communication on MV (greater than 6 km)
Open source, no license fee
Upgradable

5. What is G3-PLC ?

6. DSOs Requirements and G3-PLC Answers
G3-PLC Features
To be able to communicate in a reliable manner in a harsh environment
Robustness
Forward Error Correction + Reed Solomon Encoding + Robust modulation
Mesh networking
To be able to answer future needs… in a secure way
Future proof / Security
IPv6 native
128-bit PSK Authentication and ciphering CCM at MAC layer
Ability to download firmware over the power line
Ability to accommodate future applications over IPv6
Compliant with IoT (Internet of Things)
Multisourcing for better competitiveness
Interoperability
G3-PLC is an international standard available for free at
G3-PLC Alliance ensures a large number of solutions served by a community of silicon and meter vendors
Minimum Installation efforts
Minimal maintenance costs
Simplicity
Plug and Play (Stateless Address Self configuration embedded)
Statistics available
To be able to operate with clusters from 2 to 1500 meters
Scalability
Support up to 2000 nodes
Mesh network with route is self-reconstructing when a link is broken without impacting the whole cluster

7. Robustness : typical cluster topology
Meters communicating directly with the Data Concentrator
A routing node
If the route gets impassable…
… a new route is automatically created
The routing algorithm allows the communication with this meter using an intermediate node chosen regarding an optimized metric

8. Robustness : typical cluster topology
Meters communicating directly with the Data Concentrator
A routing node
If the route gets impassable…
… a new route is automatically created
The routing algorithm allows the communication with this meter using an intermediate node chosen regarding an optimized metric

9. Up to-500kHz PLC resource partitioning Worldwide
EUROPE
USA and RoW China
JAPAN
Frequency (kHz)
In Europe, Cenelec A band is reserved for energy management
G3 500 kHz

10. A proactive world of international players and utilities
The G3-PLC Alliance
A proactive world of international players and utilities

11. G3-PLC Alliance : objectives and organization
Promoters (Executive members)
G3-PLC Alliance 3 main objectives
Maintain and ensure the evolution and backward compatibility of the G3-PLC ITU technical specifications
Operate interoperability & conformity tests and programs of certification
Promote
G3-PLC technical features in SDO’s (IEEE, ITU, IEC, ISO, etc.) and influence the convergence of the standards
G3-PLC technical features and overall value to utilities
G3-PLC in any Smart Grid applications
Contributors
Over 60 members
Markets
Smart Metering
Energy Management
Renewable Energy
Light Control
Automotive

12. Value of the Alliance: balanced Ecosystem
Operators (Utilities, DSOs..)
Integrators
Devices (Meters, DCs, HEMS)
Platforms
Chips
À améliorer

13. Over 60 members
CISCO

14. Process for certification and lab tests
There are three steps towards G3 certification :
Platforms
Products 1
Become a Member 1
Become a Member
Pass the WS3 IOT
Use a certified chip 2 2
Certify your chip at a Certification Lab
Certify your product at a Certification Lab 3 3

15. 2 labs in France and Japan are certifying G3-PLC ARIB , FCC and Cenelec
Details can be found on
Tauxigny, France
Yokohama, Japan

16. Certificates

17. G3-PLC certified platforms
Manufacturer
Model
Type
Bandplan
Date
Renesas
REL-G3PLC-CPX1
PAN Device
ARIB
October 24th 2014
PAN Coordinator
REL-G3PLC-CPX2
Texas Instruments
TMDSPLCKITV4-ARIB
December 4th 2014
STMicroelectronics
STCOMET
CENELEC A
November 5th 2014
TMDSPLCKITV4-CEN
TMDSDC3359
Y-EU-OFDM-PLC-A2
November 21st 2014
Maxim Integrated
ZENO
December 10th 2014
Atmel
ATPL250-EK
December 16th 2014
February 17th 2015
February 20th, 2015
Semtech Corp.
ENIGMA
March 24th, 2015
STM32F4PLC-2
March 31st, 2015
RENESAS-GCXP
FCC
April 2nd, 2015

18. G3-PLC certified products
Manufacturer
Model
Type
Bandplan
Date
Sumitomo Electric Industries
MM2334
Communication module
ARIB
December 10th 2014
MM2033/MM2034
MM2032
December 18th 2014
MM2301
December 19th 2014
Details of all certified devices can be found on the website as well as certification documents

19. G3 PLC in the Field: proven performance
Widely field tested under harsh conditions by independent organizations.
Many successful field tests with G3 modems have been carried out proving industrial performance on all the technical dimensions (range, throughput, resiliency ...)
- France - China
- The Netherlands - Taiwan
- Japan - Mexico
- Belgium - Germany
- USA - Malaysia

20. G3-PLC
In France

21. ERDF manages the French distribution network
Generation
& Trading
Primary substations
2,200
Medium voltage
600,000 km
Low voltage
680,000 km
Meters
35 million
Secondary substations
740,000
Transport
Distribution
35,000
employees
11 million
Field-operations
3 billion €
investment
1.3 million
km of network
35 million
customers
95%
French territory
Supply
1,000
concession contracts
Customers

22. Linky : the French Smart Metering system
Remote control
Self Healing
Adjusting Local Balance
Four main targets
Network investment

23. The first ERDF G3 PLC field tests
2011 – MV/LV Transformers meters
Ping = 0,3s
Alarm = 1s
Index D/L = 2s (16 index = 10 supp. + 4 dist. + 2 total.)
Daily data collection = 13s (16 index + load profile + power parameters + logbooks)
Firmware D/L = 4,5mn (FW size = 230kB)
Discovery and data collection rate> 99%
100% plug & play from the DC to the meters
2013 – Interoperability in the field meters

24. SOGRID Project 2013 – 2016 : MV-LV
Equipment management
on MV Side
on LV side
Exchange data
Defects detection
Data collection
Power modulation in case of emergency
MV Connection
Smart Meters
Customer installation
“Real Time”
Concentrator
Data flow

25. Linky system at a glance
Meters
G3-PLC
Data concentrators
WAN
Information System
Concentrators IS
Customer power breaker
Focus on main Linky
functionalities
Supply quality compliance
Pricing schedules
Real-time data report plug-in
BIDIRECTIONAL
COMMUNICATION
Specific mobile peak-load tariff
1 + 7 switches
Generation / Load shape recording

26. French mass rollout : 35 million Meters
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
G3 mass rollout
First G3 deployment
SOGRID Project
Linky Program : Key figures
5 billion € investment
35 million customers
5 000 jobs for mass rollout
5 000 G3 Meters Pilot
2 000 G3 Meters Pilot

27. G3-PLC In Germany Dr.-Ing. Anıl Mengi
Director Strategic Positioning SmartGrid

28. devolo AG: From the startup to the worldwide PLC market leader
Headquarter: Aachen (founded 2002)
Number of employees:
Core competence: Powerline Communications
12 European Subsidiaries/ Sales Agents
Over 27 Million PLC adapters sold worldwide

29. German mass rollout : ~ 45 million Meters…
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2028
First G3 deployment
G3 mass rollout
G3-PLC Pilot Trials
1 000 G3 Meters
Meter data privacy and security requirements are set by the Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)

30. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany

31. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany
Data security in the smart grid
Protected. Encryption of consumer data and data of energy producers
Safe. Highest secure level to protect public infrastructure

32. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany
Data communication in the smart grid
Powerful. G3-PLC Technology
Sustainable. Practice-based development for all future use cases in the smart grid

33. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany
Control Box
Switching in smart grids

34. Switching in smart grids
SmartGrid Products
G3-PLC Modem 500k
Smart Meter Gateway
Control Box
Data communication
in smart grids
Data security
in smart grids
Switching in smart grids

35. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany
In the Household
devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k
Electricity Smart Meter
devolo
Smart Meter Gateway
space for additional eHZ applications BKE-AZ are used for easy fitting of the intelligent meter in already existing meter cabinets and meter boards
Intelligent Smart-Metering-System on BKE Adapter-Plate

36. Smart Metering Scenario in Germany
Bi-directional end-to-end IP connection, end-to-end security
IPv4 and IPv6 are supported (integration of existing subnets with IPv4)
Layer 2 Access Protection
G3-PLC is an ideal technology for smart grid / metering applications in Germany

37. Comparison of PLC Technologies for Germany

38. Comparison of PLC Technologies for Germany

39. Comparison of PLC Technologies for Germany

40. EU Regulation of high-speed narrowband Powerline Communication in the spectrum 150-500 kHz

41. Standardization and Regulation

42. Standardization and Regulation in Europe
Market access is granted, if products are compliant with the EMC regulation.
Directive 2004/108/EC:
a manufacturer is allowed to assess the EMC of its products
either by compliance with a European Harmonized Standard
EN in 3-148,5 kHz
EN in MHz (only applicable for in-house PLC)
or by doing an EMC assessment based on own procedures and methods
devolo sold over 27 Million PLC adapters by doing so!
EMC limits in kHz are defined as recommendation in IEEE standard.
Product compliance with all applicable directives (e.g. safety etc.)
When products comply with the EMC regulation market access is approved. For this
purpose, product specific compliant tests are necessary. Directive 2004/108/EC is a socalled
“New Approach Directive” requiring manufacturers’ self-declaration. According to this
directive a manufacturer is permitted to evaluate the EMC of its products
a) either by compliance with a European Harmonized Standard, which is EN for
narrowband PLC in the spectrum 3-148,5 kHz,
b) or by carrying out an EMC assessment centered on manufacturers’ own procedures
and approaches.
The certification of these procedures and methods by an independent Notified Body (as defined by the EMC Directive) are normally included in option b). These procedures and methods are usually the result of discussions in the relevant standardization platforms. In the case of PLC in kHz, devolo refers to the present IEEE standard.
Irrespective of which option has been selected, the manufacturer is compelled to provide a
statement of conformity declaring the compliance of its products with the protection
requirements based on the EMC Directive. The “Conformité Européenne” (CE) marking is
proof of product compliance with all appropriate directives (e.g. safety etc.).
Option b) still remains a valid option, although one day a European Harmonized Standard
should be available for kHz PLC. Should a European Harmonized standard come
into existence, the manufacturer will only have to explain why he prefers to maintain his own
procedures and methods. A potential argumentation line could be based on the installed
embedded base without interference problems at that time. The argumentation is also only
needed for new products – already certified products do not need to be recertified.

43. G3-PLC Field Trial in Hamburg, Germany
Vattenfall Europe Metering GmbH with devolo AG
Goal:
Evaluate the performance of devolo's PLC technology in the access area PLC
Location:
Hamburg, Bramfeld: Typical environment of urban grid
Result:
All measurement points were reliably connected.
There data rates up to 60 kbps net payload UDP have been achieved.
Project completion was in the spring of 2013.
Next Goal:
Evaluation of G3-PLC behavior in difficult scenarios
Test area Hamburg-Bramfeld
Netzplan zum Testgebiet

44. G3-PLC Field Trial in Berlin, Germany
Vattenfall Europe Metering GmbH with devolo AG
Goal:
Evaluation of G3-PLC in the difficult network scenarios
Locations:
Berlin, Märkisches Viertel: a large number of Households
Berlin, Hohenschönhausen: High-rise buildings
Berlin, Kaulsdorf: Overhead lines at low voltage
Results:
All measurement points were reliably connected, except the ones with overhead lines at low voltage (Overhead line Area: problem with the overvoltage protective device from DDR time)
There data rates up to 60 kbps net payload UDP has been achieved.
Project completion was in December 2013.
Next Goal: Evaluation of G3-PLC in a large scale network
Märkisches Viertel
Hohenschönhausen
Kaulsdorf

45. Large Scale G3-PLC in Berlin and Hamburg
Vattenfall Europe Metering GmbH with devolo AG
City West/Europacenter
Weitläufiges Gebiet
Potential für 450 Zählpunkte
Berlin
Europacenter (City West)
Wide Area
Ullsteinhaus
Overall 500 G3-PLC devices
Hamburg
3 Shopping centers
Overall 450 G3-PLC devices
Very compact (almost 100% deployment)
Picture: 50,2 Das Magazin für intelligente Stromnetze

46. Large Scale G3-PLC in Berlin and Hamburg
Technical Goals:
Evaluation of G3-PLC in a large scale network
Deployment of almost 1000 G3-PLC-Modems in Berlin and Hamburg
Simulation of real network traffic based on the requirements in Germany
Evaluation of the bandwidth
Evaluation of the G3-PLC behaviour in changing topologies / Routing
Administration and Management of the G3-PLC network

47. G3-PLC Application Scenarious in Germany

48. Conclusion: Advantages of G3-PLC Technology
Optimal network coverage in practice - without using repeaters
Optimal Range by lower frequency band ( kHz)
Fulfilling the bandwidth requirements for Smart Grid Applications
Performance reserves for future requirements
Technology principle "cover and provide bandwidth“
Designed by the international open standard ITU-T G.9903
Integrated smart meters with G3-PLC are available

49. İlginiz için teşekkür ederim! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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Anıl Mengi, Director Strategic Positioning at devolo AG
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