N-1Non-Confidential Work Order 10/4/2010
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Executive Summary NSPI is facing substantial challenges with respect to environmental regulation in the form of renewable energy targets and emissions constraints. To date, wind generation has been identified as a significant contributor t...
AI summary NSPI is seeking UARB approval for a $4.3M capital work order to participate in a load control demonstration project aimed at integrating wind energy through smart grid technology. The project, part of the Powershift Atlantic initiative, involves multiple Maritime utilities and is funded by a consortium and NRCAN. The goal is to enable cost-effective wind integration and reduce emissions.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION As illustrated in Fig 1, wind output from a typical wind farm in the Maritime region is intermittent and unpredictable. This demonstration project aims to answer the question "Can you deploy smart grid technology to con...
AI summary This demonstration project explores using smart grid technology to control customer demand in real time, balancing intermittent wind generation. The project consortium proposes using demand response to supply ancillary services for wind integration, with innovative technologies yet to be tested globally.
Project Overview The project will: - Install advanced metering infrastructure to monitor customer load in near real time - Install load control systems to control customer loads in near real time - Develop wind forecasting models - Use win...
AI summary The project involves installing advanced metering infrastructure and load control systems to monitor and manage customer load in near real time, developing wind forecasting models, and creating software algorithms to balance customer load with wind generation. The goal is to enable demand response and optimize load management using real-time data.
The project is broken into Three Phases as described below: Table 1 Project Phases Project Phase 1 Timeframe Jun 2010-March 2011 Description Project Design and Technology Development Key Milestones/Deliverables Assessment of the Smart Grid...
AI summary The project is divided into three phases: Phase 1 focuses on designing and assessing smart grid technologies for demand response and ancillary services; Phase 2 involves integrating these technologies and creating control algorithms; Phase 3 entails evaluating the project and implementing the systems.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In February 2009, the United States and Canada enacted the US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue process. The two nations agreed to expand collaboration in the development and deployment of clean energy technology and the creat...
AI summary The US-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue aims to develop clean energy technology and a more efficient electricity grid. The Maritime Provinces are well-positioned to contribute, with strong wind resources and long-standing energy trade with the US. A consortium of utilities and organizations proposes a technology cluster to manage wind integration through load control, as the region could have high wind capacity penetration in the next 15 years.
PROJECT OVERVIEW: The project consortium is proposing a demonstration of using customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The proposed innovative technologies have not been demonstrated and trialled in Canada...
AI summary The project consortium is proposing a demonstration of customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration. The technologies being developed include wind production forecasting, aggregated control methodology, and integration of wind forecast with demand response and communication systems. The demonstration will evaluate load characteristics and customer program parameters such as enrollment, incentive, and communication protocols.
Smart Grid Technology Solulion The technology solution presented in this proposal has 3 key elements: - 1} Demand Management and Demand Response System technology - 2) Advanced Communications Network as an enabler for Demand Response syste...
AI summary The proposal outlines a smart grid technology solution with three components: demand management and demand response systems, an advanced communications network using Zigbee, and an automatic optimization system to align loads with wind generation. The system would allow utilities to control customer loads in real time while using AMI data to monitor demand response effects.
B. WHY ARE THE VARIOUS PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION Participant Role Utilities To oversee project execution, To develop business case for broader deployment of technology. To determine optimum load Icustomer parameters fo...
AI summary This section outlines the roles of various participants in the project implementation, including utilities, technology service providers, DR service providers, customers, universities, system operators, and government entities. Their roles focus on technology development, demand response integration, customer engagement, and oversight.
Below is an overview of the key milestones and deliverables at each phases of the Maritime Consortium proposal, which are indicative of alignment to CEF project outcome requirements. CEF Intent of the Demonstration ScopeJ Appendix 1 Mariti...
AI summary The Maritime Consortium proposal outlines a three-phase project aligned with the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) requirements, focusing on demand response, smart grid technologies, and wind integration. The project aims to reduce GHG emissions and improve operational efficiency through load control systems. The importance of completing the project within the next five years is emphasized.
New Brunswick: NSERC Strategic Project on "Aggregated Load Control Using Electric Domestic Water Heaters and Smart Meters" In collaboration with New Brunswick System Operator (N BSO) and the Power Commission of the City of Saint John, the...
AI summary This project, led by Dr. Liuchen Chang at UNB, aims to develop control strategies using electric water heaters and smart meters to manage power demand and provide ancillary services. It is funded by NSERC and involves collaboration with the New Brunswick System Operator and the Power Commission of Saint John.
See page 24 for a listing of partners and roles. Participant Role Utilities To oversee project execution, To develop business case for broader deployment of technology To determine optimum load Icustomer parameters for a DR program to foll...
AI summary This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various participants in a project involving demand response (DR) and renewable energy integration. Key entities include utilities, technology providers, service providers, customers, and academic and government stakeholders.
2.2.2 PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2.3 PROJECT MILESTONES, OUTPUTS Project Phase Statement of Work: Overview of What work will be completed an how it will be done Year Principal Milestone Completion Date Outputs Interim (I) or Final (F) Pha...
AI summary Phase Two of the project focuses on integrating program and technology with Maritime Power, specifically implementing software and hardware for wind forecast technologies in Maritime balancing to accurately forecast wind production for power system control by March 31, 2012.
2.3 IMPACT AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES 2.3.1 INNOVATION: Explain why the concept is new in the Canadian context and why the concept is significant from an innovation perspective. The Maritime Consortium has proposed the demonstration of using cu...
AI summary The Maritime Consortium proposes demonstrating customer load control to supply ancillary services for wind integration, a novel concept in Canada and globally. This innovation could significantly increase wind energy penetration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and facilitate commercialization of smart grid technologies in the Maritimes and across Canada.
Receptor Interest Utilities Peak plants are expensive to operate, with fossil fuel bought on the volatile spot market, run ning with poor heat rales and emitting C02. The success of this demonstration may provide for an economic dispatch o...
AI summary The text discusses the interest of various stakeholders in a demonstration project related to renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and demand response. It highlights the potential benefits for utilities, technology companies, DR service providers, universities, customers, system operators, and the renewable energy industry.
stem Operator (www.nbsoea) E-mail [email protected] Ph 506-458-4704 Fax 506-458-4626 Energy Corporation Société de l'énergie Office of the Chief Executive Officer PO Box 2000, Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Canada CIA 7N8 Bureau du...
AI summary The Government of Prince Edward Island supports NB Power's application for funding under the Clean Energy Fund Program for a Customer Load Control Demonstration project. The project aims to assess the role of customer load control technologies in integrating more wind power into PEI's electricity supply, with Maritime Electric participating as a key member of the project team.