
Exploring the Potential of Smart Technologies in the Global Energy Landscape
Discover the opportunities and challenges presented by smart technologies in the energy sector, as discussed by Jessica McDonald at the Civil Society Policy Forum. Learn about EEI International Programs' role in fostering industry collaboration, delve into the forces shaping the global energy transition, and explore the innovative aspects of science, technology, and customer services driving change. Explore the individualized customer services, technological innovations, and energy storage solutions that are revolutionizing the way we interact with and manage energy infrastructure.
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Opportunities and Challenges of Smart Technologies Jessica McDonald Manager, International Programs Edison Electric Institute Civil Society Policy Forum, World Bank 11 October 2017
EEI International Programs provides members in the global electric power industry with a flexible platform for industry collaboration, dialogue, and thought leadership. Dialogue Outreach Promotion Analysis C-Suite & CEO Meetings Advisory Support International Edison Award Global Trend Analysis Conference & Event Participation Strategic Dialogues Innovation Case Books Research Articles Member Visits Academic Peer Reviews Social Media Amplification Industry Surveys Issue Working Groups / Task Forces White Papers Webcasts Webinars 3
Forces Shaping the Global Energy Transition Urbanization Pace of T echnological Change Digitization Smart Communities and Cities Cyber Security Resilience and Affordability 4
INNOVATION Science Regulation and Policy Customer Services Technology Energy Infrastructure Business Model 5
Individualized Customer Services Choice, Control, Convenience, Cost PRESENT PAST Source: TheEdison Foundation Institute for ElectricInnovation, Thought Leaders Speak Out: KeyTrends Driving Change in the Electric PowerIndustry, December2015 6
Technology Innovation Smarter Infrastructure Technology Drivers Sensors smart meters Controls demand response, apps Artificial Intelligence - forecasting Computational Science - algorithms Peer-to-Peer transactions Virtual andAugmented Reality Sensing Connectivity Smarter Infrastructure ! Analytics 7
Energy Storage Energy storage can be deployed in all parts of the grid, has applications in all parts of the value chain. Generation End User Transmission Distribution C&I Residential Behind the Meter (BTM) Front of the Meter (FTM) Source: Navigant Transmission Infrastructure Services Distribution Infrastructure Services CustomerEnergy Management Services Bulk EnergyServices Ancillary Services Electricenergy time-shifts (Arbitrage) Electricsupply capacity Transmission upgrade deferral Transmission congestionrelief Regulation Spinning, non- spinningand supplemental reserves Voltagesupport Blackstart Distribution upgrade deferral Voltagesupport Powerquality Powerreliability Retailelectric energy time-shift Demandcharge management FERC Regulated Matters State Regulated T&D End user 8 Source: Adapted from DOE/EPRIHandbook
Transition to Cleaner Energy is an Evolution