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Volume 1, Issue 12, 2014
IN THIS ISSUE
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Interview of
Shri Shanker Aggarwal
Secretary (UD), Ministry of Urban Development
Government of India
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Q1: Please give us an overview of the 100 Smart Cities Program?
A: Globally cities are striving to be competitive, inclusive, safe and sustainable. They
deploy information technology and digital data to provide urban services more
efficiently to the public. The days of urban sprawl are getting to be over as cities strive
to go vertical and optimise resources against increasing demands. Mixed land use,
transit oriented development, smart technologies and citizen centric administration are
the new mantras of planned urbanization.
The Government of India is determined to develop 100 smart cities on the four pillars
of institutional, physical, social and economic infrastructure. These cities will have the
citizen at the centre of governance and will deploy extensive ICT to improve the
overall efficiencies in the system. There is consensus now that cities have to develop
their own customised versions of smartness and that there is no ‘one size fits all’
solution. A very wide stakeholder consultation is being carried on in the Ministry and
the suggestions and views of consultants/academicians/IT companies and the
common man are being taken at par to arrive at a working definition of smart cities. It
is now apparent that there is no unique definition of smart cities and that it is a
process deploying intelligent ICT to help citizens realise their full potential at work,
home and at leisure. The main instruments for implementing this programme will be
integrated ICT, citizen engagement, inclusive environmental sustainability and public
private partnership.
Q2: What is the criteria for selection of the 100 Smart Cities?
A: It has been indicated that the 100 cities to be developed as Smart Cities, may be
chosen from amongst the following:
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One satellite city of each of the cities with a population of 4 million people or
more (9 cities)
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Most of the cities in the population range of 1-4 million people (about 35 out of
44 cities)
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Interview of Shri Shanker Aggarwal.................1
Secretary (UD),
Ministry of Urban Development
Government of India
Smart Grid Updates:
o Policy, Regulations & Standards ............... 3
o Key appointments and transfers ................3
o Technology & Projects............................... 4
o Pilot Projects in India ................................ 5
Smart Grid Capacity Building Initiatives
by ISGF:
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o ISGF Announces 4
Workshop on CYBER SECURITY FOR
POWER SYSTEMS ................................... 7
o Smart Grid Foundation Course...................7
o US-India Smart Grid Workshop...................8
held in San Francisco
o Workshop held on IEC-61850.....................8
Work commences for.......................................8
Panipat Smart Grid Pilot Project
Who is Who Guide ...........................................8
Smart Grid Events ............................................9
Key Contacts ....................................................9
Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) ..............10
Special offer for ISGF members to .................11
join the India Delegation to
the DistribuTECH 2015
ISGF launches SMART UTILITIES GROUP .....11
India Smart Grid Week 2015 ...........................12
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Interview of Shri Shanker Aggarwal (Contd...)
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All State/UT capitals, even if they have a population of less than one million (17 cities)
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Cities of tourist, religious and economic importance not included in above (10 cities)
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Cities in the 0.2 to 1.0 million population range (25 cities)
However, the consultation with State Governments is underway.
The selected cities may have to strive towards attaining specified benchmarks in a range of services. These, inter alia, may include:-
Have an existing master plan or one that is likely to be approved shortly and have such a validity of at least 10 years.
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Have digitized spatial and GIS maps.
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Issue all clearances for projects in a collegiate manner using online processes and in a time bound manner
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Electronic/Online seeking and delivery of Public Services.
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Transparent and time-bound procedure of granting free right of way for laying optic fibre networks, water supply lines, sewerage
systems, draining systems and other utilities (Not more than 7 working days)
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Create an IT-based platform for effective communication with the citizens and keep them abreast of various activities and plans
of the city.
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Adopt tariff structures that are affordable for the poor and yet enough to recover cost including Capital Expenditure. In doing so
the State/Cities could use their own resources to bridge the gap between the revenue and expenses
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Create Open Data Platforms that are regularly updated
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Make all relevant information available in the public domain
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Setup a regulatory body for all utility services such as water supply etc.,so that a level playing field is made available to the
private sector.
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Offer all the projects first to the Private Sector (PPP etc.) for implementation and O&M.
Q3: What are the funding mechanisms and timelines for the program?
A: The High Power Expert Committee (HPEC) on Investment Estimates in urban infrastructure has assessed a Per Capita Investment
Cost (PCIC) of Rs. 43,386 for a 20 year period. Using these figures along with certain broad-based assumptions an approximate annual
requirement of Rs.35,000 crores has been arrived at.
However, it is expected that most of the infrastructure will be taken up either as complete private investment or through PPPs. The
contribution from the Government of India and States/ULBs/parastatal will be by way of financial and policy support. Innovative ways to
fund urban investment like monetising land and other land-based physical instruments like betterment levy/enhanced FARs are also
being actively explored. Emphasis is also being placed on strengthening Municipal Bond Finance and Pooled Municipal Debt Obligation
Facility.
The project implementation period may differ in each city based on its size, priorities and present situation.
Q4: What technologies and standards will be used to develop these Smart Cities?
A: The technology provider shall be shortlisted and engaged once the scheme is finalised and the procurement process for consultants
and Project Monitoring Units (PMUs) is completed.
Q5: Trained manpower is the single most challenge in meeting these targets. What are your plans for training and capacity building?
A: During the implementation of the erstwhile National Urban Development Mission, it was realised that lack of capacities, including
shortage of trained manpower was a major constraint in its successful implementation. It is well recognised that developing 100 Smart
Cities across the country will need large number of professionally trained manpower with diverse skills in tandem with several decision
support systems. This Ministry is in the process of operationalising a comprehensive programme on capacity building encompassing
training, education, contextual research, knowledge exchange and a sound database. Accordingly, the Ministry may take up a national
program towards Capacity Building through (i) a Mother Institution which will be responsible for developing curriculum, standards,
contacts and ensuring quality, (ii) Regional Institutions, which will ensure conduct of courses, adherence to standards, protocols etc. (iii)
Training Institutions, which will be responsible for actual training and Capacity Building. It is presently envisaged that for Capacity
Building no new institution would be created; rather existing institutions would be suitably strengthened. Training modules on Urban
Mobility, Sanitation (Technology Processes & Management), Water Supply, Power Supply, Finance and Accounting (including PPPs),
Municipal Taxation and Revenues, Environmental Sustainability, ICT, PPP, etc. will be developed and operationalised. The relevant Sector
Skill Councils will also be tapped for this exercise.
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Smar t Grid Updates: Policy, Regulations & Standards
Haryana Issued Net Metering Regulations
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) released solar net metering policy called as “Rooftop Solar Grid Interactive Based
on Net Metering Regulations, 2014”. As per the regulation, maximum solar system maximum cumulative capacity of 200 MW shall be
initially allowed to eligible consumers under net metering, in the area of supply of each licensee which will be reviewed on yearly basis
by the Commission. Cumulative capacity of rooftop solar systems to be allowed at a particular distribution transformer/power
transformer shall not exceed 15% of the peak capacity of the distribution transformer and maximum installed capacity allowed per
consumer is 1 MW. Read More: http://bit.ly/1DTLi47
Haryana Issued Demand Side Management Regulations
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) released Demand Side Management Regulations called as “Haryana Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2014”. Targets for DSM may prescribe for each distribution licensee
in Haryana by HERC including percentage reductions in peak load in different seasons, reduction in overall load and reduction in energy
consumption and improvement in power factor for every Control Period. Every distribution licensee will and to constitute a DSM cell
which will be nodal agency to assist the distribution licensee to drive the DSM implementation. Also a DSM advisory committee will be
formed constituting of various stakeholders to assist the HERC to drive the DSM program implementation.
Read More: http://bit.ly/1JxGzVW
Delhi Issued Demand Side Management Regulations
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) released Demand Side Management Regulations called as “Delhi Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2014”. These Regulations stipulate DSM Objectives, DSM Guiding Principles and
DSM targets which will be set by DERC. The Regulations also provide for developing perspective plan for a specific period which will
include annual plan with identified DSM Programmes and implementation schedule together with cost benefit analysis and approval
process. Development of plans / programmes is to be based on load research, consumer survey and compilation of baseline data, to be
used for measuring benefits on their implementation. Read More: http://bit.ly/1vaoXpv
DERC Instruct Discom’s to Bolster Infrastructure for Rooftop Solar Customers
Direction by Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) to electric distribution companies to upgrade grid infrastructure came after
Net Metering policy announcement by DERC as reported in ISGF Bulletin September edition. In order to help people to go for solar in a
big way, DERC want discom’s to put in place proper infrastructure to connect solar users to the grid including new meters; billing; poles
and wires. Read More: http://bit.ly/1H9GkiJ
HERC Issued Interim Order on Draft Prepaid Meter Regulations
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) framed the draft Regulations called as “The Haryana Electricity Regulatory
Commission (Prepaid Metering) Regulations, 2014” in July 2014, which was available for public comments. In order to get viewpoint of
various stakeholders, public hearing took place on 20th November 2014 in which it was decided that distribution licensee (UHBVN &
DHBVN) will conduct a study on techno economics of the introduction of prepaid metering, report of which will have to be submitted
within 3 months. Next public hearing will take place in February 2015. Read More: http://bit.ly/1zfqpgI
Madhya Pradesh Issued Draft Net Metering Regulations
Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) released draft solar net metering regulations called as “Madhya Pradesh
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grid Connected Net Metering) Regulations, 2014”. Draft regulation was uploaded on MPERC’s
website for public comment till 16th Dec 2014 and public hearing took place on 19th Dec 2014. Some of the salient points mentioned in
the draft are: distribution licensee will have to update distribution transformer level capacity available for connecting renewable energy
systems under net metering arrangement on yearly basis and will have to provide the information on its website. Bi-directional meters
will have to installed for renewable energy system under net metering arrangement. Read More: http://bit.ly/1v8HIsm
Georgia Power to give EV Charging Rebate to Business Customers
The Georgia Power charging rebate program for business customer offers a $500 rebate if those customers provide 240-volt Level 2
chargers. It is one facet of a larger electric transportation initiative Georgia Power hopes will successfully promote public education,
support community charging stations for the public, provide more charging availability at certain utility customer locations and also offer
rebates to residential customers who install home charging systems. Read More: http://bit.ly/1zHogIw
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Likely to Lift Ban on Utilities from Becoming Investors in Public EV Charging
In 2011, California banned Utilities from becoming investors in public EV charging due to fear of unfair competitive threat to independent
parties in a still-nascent market. Proposed decision issues in November by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed
lifting that ban which will help in unlocking nearly 500 billion dollars in EV charging investment plans from Southern California’s biggest
utilities. SDG&E’s (San Diego Gas & Electric) electric vehicle-grid integration pilot program would be the first utility plan, if the proposal
is approved by the full commission in which they plan to invest about $103 million over the years ahead to contract with third parties to
build, install, operate and maintain EV charging facilities. Read More: http://bit.ly/1FiGyjJ
US Senator Introduces Bill to Give FERC Demand Response Authority
US Senator has introduced legislation that would grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the authority to regulate demand
response in wholesale markets across the nation, according to Albuquerque Business First. The bill would require regional grid
operators in interstate wholesale markets to compensate for demand response, providing incentives for consumers to reduce their
power use. Read More: http://bit.ly/1yMrWr5
Key appointments and transfers
• Shri M Sai Kumar has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board and TANGEDCO
ISGF Welcomes New Members:
• Wi-SUN Alliance as an Associate Member
• Fuji Electric as Industry Member
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Smart Grid Updates: Technology & Projects
DoE launches a pilot on clean energy technologies
The US Department of Energy (DoE) recently launched a pilot
project to accelerate the transfer of innovative clean energy
technologies from its national labs into the commercial market.
Six national labs – Argonne, Idaho, Lawrence Berkeley,
Lawrence Livermore, Pacific Northwest and National
Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) were selected to take part in
this project. NREL along with Brookhaven, Los Alamos and
Sandia would develop, deliver and manage the training program
across the laboratory sites.
Read more: http://1.usa.gov/1p34w0D
New York State to partner nine firms to R&D energy storage
The State of New York will team with nine energy storage firms
to develop new and clean energy storage devices. These firms
are members of the New York Battery & Energy Storage
Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium and will work towards
developing prototypes. The envisaged domains include
advanced batteries, ultra capacitors, fuel cells and control
modules. Read more: http://on.ny.gov/1wH5HEa
Trilliant launches SEAL that integrates AMI into the smart
grid
Trilliant, a smart grid communications provider, recently
launched its Smart Energy Access Layer (SEAL) that can
integrate disparate IT systems and processes for AMI, and the
smart grid. This solution provides OT systems access to energy
consumption data and grid device activity. Some of the features
of this solution are high data security, lower cost,
interoperability and less time to market.
Read more: http://bit.ly/1z6AD33
Europe assess the cyber security readiness of its electricity
grid
29 European nations assessed the preparedness and tested
the resiliency of the electricity grid with respect to cyber
security during a day-long simulation held recently by the
European Network & Information Security Agency (ENISA). This
program, was similar to the Regional Energy Assurance
Initiative held by US DoE from 2010-2012. After conducting the
program, Europeans believe that like Americans, their grid is a
high-value target and in order to alleviate this issue, resiliency
needs to be added to smart grids without compromising
innovation. Furthermore, fast detection and response would be
the key. Read more: http://bit.ly/1C151Ns
SCE procures DR and energy storage systems
Southern California Edison (SCE), recently signed contracts for
2221 MWs of local capacity from diverse resources to meet
the long term needs of its consumers. This procurement
represents roughly 10% of SCE’s current total customer peak
use and includes energy storage, DR and renewables. SCE
aims to maintain and improve the reliability of its grid by using
energy more wisely, improving energy diversity and increasing
flexibility while incorporating renewables and new technologies.
Read more: http://on.sce.com/1zyetEz
Alstom delivers DRMS to ConEdison as part of smart grid
demo
Alstom Grid, recently delivered its Demand Response
Management System (DRMS) to ConEdison, a New York-based
investor owned utility as part of a Smart Grid Demonstration
Program funded by the US DoE. A key outcome of the program
would be to manage the DR activities and data of the utility
within a single platform. Alstom’s solution would provide digital
intelligence to the utility for making fast decisions to compensate
energy flow and optimize existing assets. Read more:
http://bit.ly/1uVf9yz
Ontario to invest in 17 new smart grid projects
The province of Ontario will invest $24 million in 17 new smart grid
projects encompassing energy storage, electric vehicle integration,
metering, microgrids, grid automation and data analytics. Ontario
envisages to become a leader in smart grid technologies in North
America, along with fostering economic development and
promoting job creation. Read more: http://bit.ly/1AfLKFQ
Haiti Energie and Florida International University to build
solar microgrids
Haiti Energie, a Hiatian solar energy firm will partner Florida
International University (FIU) to build solar-based smart grid and
microgrid systems. The university will assist with engineering,
designing and planning these systems. The efforts undertaken in
the Smart Grid Test Bed of FIU would lead toa high degree of
efficiency and reliability. Read more: http://bit.ly/1C15jDN
ERDF to use balance grid using Schneider Electric software
ERDF, the French distribution utility, will use software provided by
Schneider Electric to identify distributed generation on the grid and
use collected data to avoid technical problems related to load
management in integrating renewables. Along with upgrading and
automating the grid, the objective will be boosting service quality.
Read more: http://bit.ly/1zyeBE3
Itron and Tantalus device allows migration from AMR to AMI
Tantalus and Itron recently announced the availability of a solution
that lets utilities migrate to AMI from AMR without losing 95% of
existing investments. Texas-based utility, Garland Power & Light
(GP&L) is among the first utilities to use this solution. Apart from
operation savings via decreased truck rolls, verified and timestamped remote connect/disconnect and accurate billing are key
features of this solution. Read more: http://bit.ly/1v1MA3u
BMW to launch a pilot on street lights that charges EVs
BMW recently announced its ‘Light and Charge’ pilot which will be
a high efficiency streel lighting system that would also act as an
EV charging station. The pilot will be launched in Munich in 2015
and would replace existing conventional streel lights. Furthermore,
the number of public charging stations would substantially
increase. Read more: http://bit.ly/1Asab14
Tech Mahindra to partner Open University and Milton Keynes
to research smart grids and smart cities
Tech Mahindra, Indian IT and consulting firm will partner Open
University and Milton Keynes Council, England to research smart
grids and smart cities. The objective will be to improve city
services and study systems that use or include smart grid
technology. As part of this initiative, smart transportation, EVs and
internet of things will also be included.
Read more: http://bit.ly/1A6MU7F
AEP to invest $4.8 billion in transmission
American Electric Power (AEP), an Ohio-based utility, plans to
invest $4.8 billion in transmission over the next three years. The
firm plans to advance the development of its Asset Health Centre
(AHC) that integrates real-time data generated by smart grid
sensor technology. This would replace the legacy time-based
maintenance of the transmission equipment.
Read more: http://bit.ly/1wH62ab
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Smart Grid Updates: Pilot Projects in India
State
Pilot Sites Details
Functionalities
Consultant
Project Status
1. Assam
Utility: Assam Power
Distribution Company
Limited, Assam
Project Area: Guwahati
Distribution Region
Consumers: 15,000
AMI R, AMI I,
PLM, OMS, and
PQM, DG
Medhaj
Techno
Concept
Pvt. Ltd.
Fresh bidding was carried out. Pre-bid
meeting held on Nov 20, 2014. 2 bids were
received and opened on Dec 15, 2014. To
be awarded by end Jan 2015.
2. Chhattisgarh Utility: Chhattisgarh State
Power Distribution
Company Limited,
Chhattisgarh
Project Area: Siltara – Urla
area of Raipur District
Consumers: 1,900
AMI I, PLM
PGCIL
Bid opened on Sep 26 2014. 4 bids
received. {(1) Larsen &Tubro Limited,
(2) Analogics Tech India Ltd. (3) SPANCO
Power Distribution Ltd. & (4) AMI Tech}
Technical evaluation under process. Likely
award by Dec 2014.
3. Gujarat
Utility: Uttar Gujarat Vij
Company Limited, Gujarat
Project Area: Naroda of
Sabarmati circle and
Deesa of Palanpur circle
Consumers: 39,422
AMI I, AMI R,
and OMS
None
Price bids opened on Dec 10 2014, L1 bid
higher than sanctioned cost. Under
discussion. Final award expected by Dec 31
2014.
4. Haryana
Utility: Uttar Haryana Bijli
Vitran Nigam Limited,
Haryana
Project Area: Panipat City
Sub-division
Consumers: 31,914;
revised to 11,000
AMI I, AMI R,
and OMS,
SCADA/DMS
None
Project is executed under a grant from
NEDO, Japan. NEDO has completed the
feasibility studies and the report has been
approved by UHBVN and MoP. NEDO has
awarded the contract for detailed
engineering and project implementation to
a consortium of Japanese companies led by
Fuji Electric. The project work started on
Dec 4 2014.
5. Himachal
Pradesh
Utility: Himachal Pradesh
State Electricity Board Ltd,
Himachal Pradesh
Project Area: KalaAmb
Consumers: 650
AMI I, PLM,
OMS, and
PQM
PGCIL
5 bids received {(1) LnT, (2) Wipro, (3) Alstom,
(4) Sumaro, (5) AMI Tech}. Technical
discussions under progress, that are to be
completed by Dec 23 2014. Tentative award
by Jan 20 2015.
6. Jaipur
Utility: Jaipur Vidhyut
Vitaran Nigam Ltd,
Rajasthan
Project Area: VKIA Jaipur
Consumers: 34,752
AMI R, AMI I,
PLM
PGCIL
RfP not released. Board approval awaited.
7. Karnataka
(Mysore)
Utility: Chamundeshwari
Electricity Supply
Corporation Limited,
Mysore, Karnataka
Project Area: VV Mohalla,
Mysore
Consumers: 24,532
AMI R, AMI I,
PLM, OMS,
and PQM,
DG/MG
PGCIL for
Project
Management
Project awarded on Apr 30 2014 to a
Consortium led by Enzen Global Solutions
Pvt Ltd. Revised KPIs have been uploaded on
portal. Release of first installment of funds
from MoP under progress. Network survey
of all 11kv feeders has been completed and
work on LT network survey has started.
Project likely to be completed by Dec 2015.
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Pilot Projects in India (Contd...)
State
Pilot Sites Details
Functionalities
Consultant
Project Status
8. Kerala
Utility: Kerala State Electricity
Board, Kerala
Project Area: Restructured to the RAPDRP towns (8 nos)
Consumers: 25,078 revised to
12,500
AMI I (for LT)
None
2 bids received in Mar'14 (L&T and
EDMI), but the prices were much
higher than sanctioned project cost.
Pilot area has been restructured to
the R-APDRP towns (8 nos.) and
revised DPR submitted.
9. Maharashtra
Utility: Maharashtra State Electricity
Distribution Company Limited,
Maharashtra
Project Area: Baramati Town
Consumers: 29,997
AMI I, AMI R,
and OMS
None
Price bid was opened in July'14.
Lowest bid price was much higher
than the sanctioned project cost.
Negotiation meeting was carried out
on Oct 8 2014 and negotiations with
L1 bidder his going on.
10. Puducherry
Utility: Electricity Department of
Government of Puducherry
Project Area: Division 1 of
Puducherry
Consumers: 87,031
AMI I, AMI R
PGCIL
RfP not yet released. Project
funding mechanism is being
discussed between Powergrid and
the Govt. of Puducherry.
11. Punjab
Utility: Punjab State Power
AMI, OMS
Corporation Limited, Punjab
Project Area: Industrial Division of City
Circle Amritsar
Consumers: 9,818
PGCIL
3 bids received and opened in Nov
2014. Only 2 qualified technically
(Kalkitech and Genus). Price bids
opened. Likely award by end of Dec
2014.
12. Telangana
Utility: Telangana Southern Power
Distribution Company Limited,
Telangana (formerly Andhra Pradesh
Central Power Distribution Company
Limited, Andhra Pradesh)
Project Area: Jeedimetla Industrial
Area
Consumers: 11,904
AMI R, AMI I,
PLM, OMS, and
PQM)
Central
Power
Research
Institute
(CPRI)
Pre-bid meeting was held on Nov
5 2014. Fresh bids have been
invited. Last date for bid
submission extended to Dec 30
2014 andTechnical bid to be
opened on same day. Price bid to
be opened on Jan 16 2015.
13. Tripura
Utility: Tripura State Electricity
Corporation Limited, Tripura
Project Area: Electrical Division No.1
of Agartala town
Consumers: 46,071
AMI I, AMI R,
PLM
PGCIL
3 bids received {(1) TCS + L&G, (2)
Wipro + JnJ, (3) Rubenius}.
Notification for price bid released
on Dec 17 2014. Price bid to be
opened on Dec 27 2014. Likely
award by Jan 2014.
14. West
Bengal
Utility: West Bengal State Electricity
Distribution Company Limited, West
Bengal
Project Area: Siliguri Town in
Darjeeling District
Consumers: 4,404
AMI I, AMI R,
and PLM
PGCIL
5 bids received {(1) Kalkitech (2) TCS
(3) SPANCO (4) Chemtrol (5) JnJ
Powercom}. Bids opened on Dec 17
2014.
Abbreviation
Functionality
Abbreviation
Functionality
AMI R
Advanced Metering Infrastructure- Residential Consumer
PQM
Power Quality Management
AMI I
Advanced Metering Infrastructure-Industrial Consumer
MG
Micro Grid
OMS
Outage Management System
DG
Distributed Generation
PLM
Peak Load Management
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ISGF Announces 4 Workshop on CYBER SECURITY FOR POWER SYSTEMS
20 – 22 January, 2015 | Kolkata, India
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), in association with NCIIPC and VJTI has announced a Workshop on Cyber Security for Power
Systems from 20 – 22 January, 2015 at HRD Auditorium, Third Floor, South West Regional Office, CESC Limited, P-18,
Taratala Road, Kolkata - 700088, India. This is the fourth workshop in a series planned for providing training in the field of
Cyber Security. The inaugural workshop was held in January, 2014, the second in August 2014, and the third was in
November 2014. The faculty for this workshop will include experts from the Government, Industry and leading Research &
Development organisations in India. This workshop is for officials from Utilities, Industry, Research & Development
organisations and technology enthusiasts.
Topics covered are:
20 January 2015 (Day 1)
21 January 2015 (DAY 2)
• Smart Grid Pilot Projects and ISGF Updates
• Smart Grid Communications and Security
• Cyber Security for Critical Infrastructure & Role of
NCIIPC
• Role of Data Analytics in Securing Smart Grids
• Understanding Threats and Attacks
• Cyber Security Framework for Smart Grids (Design
and Implementation)
• Mapping of NCIIPC Controls to Attack Vectors
• Anatomy of a Cyber Attack: A case study of STUXNET
22 January 2015 (DAY 3)
• Building Cyber Attack Resilience for Smart Grids
• Cyber Security Audit & Assessment for Smart Grids
• ISGF-NCIIPC Cyber Security Assessment Project
for Indian Power Sector
For more information, please write to [email protected]
Smart Grid Foundation Course
Introduction: With the increasing demands for
stable, reliable and un-interrupted power supply,
utilities all over the country are adopting Smart
Grid technologies. However, the technology is
just one piece of the puzzle. Success of Smart
Grid squarely depends on smart and
knowledgeable engineers who operate the new
systems. India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) has
developed a unique and first-of-a-kind foundation
course on Smart Grids. At a broad level the
objective is to raise interest and awareness
about the inevitable advancement of today's
grids towards Smart Grids. This course not only
covers the foundations of the Smart Grids but
also adds a practical flavor by going into the
details of core challenges that need to be
addressed on various dimensions of it.
The course is self-contained with presentations
and accompanying detailed lecture notes. This
initiative was taken up by ISGF upon multiple
requests from various utility heads, concerned
about knowledge gap among the workforce in a
fast changing Smart Grid industry.
Program Outline:
• India Smart Grid Vision and Road Map
• Smart Grid Maturity Model
• SCADA/ DMS and other Operational Technologies
• Communication Technologies and Last Mile Connectivity
Options
• Asset Mapping and Consumer Indexing on GIS Maps
• Automated Metering Infrastructure
• Smart Substations
• Distribution Automation
• Renewable Integration
• Energy Storage Technologies
• Regulation and Policy Initiatives for Smart Grids
• Tariff Design
• Enterprise IT Systems
• Digital Architectures and Cyber Security for Smart Grids
Who should attend?: This course is a 5-day workshop targeted at
engineers of the utilities and the industry.
For more details, please visit: www.indiasmartgrid.org or Write to
[email protected]
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US-India Smart Grid Workshop held in San Francisco
First US-India Smart Grid Workshop, sponsored by US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in association with ISGF,
was held on 9th December 2014 in San Francisco. The workshop and site visits were organized with an aim to assist
Indian utilities to address their growing power needs through a better understanding of US grid modernization, demand
side management, and renewable energy integration technologies, as well as the policies, best practices and financing
mechanisms to support project deployment. The workshop was attended by several US companies interested in the
Smart Grid business opportunities in India.
A follow-on workshop will be held in Bangalore in India on 2nd March, 2015 to further highlight US Smart Grid technologies
and best practices including the key findings from current USTDA Smart Grid grant programs in India. The workshop will
take place as part of the India Smart Grid Week 2015 being organized by ISGF from 02 – 06 March, 2015.
For more details, please visit:
http://indiasmartgrid.twgtrademissions.com/
Workshop held on IEC-61850
Mr Christoph Brunner conducted a half-day workshop on IEC-61850 for ISGF members on
27th November, 2015 in Delhi.
Mr Brunner will be conducting another workshop on 61850 on 2nd March 2015 at the India
Smart Grid Week (ISGW 2015). For more information visit www.isgw.in
Work commences for Panipat Smart Grid Pilot Project
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has
appointed a consortium of Japanese companies led by Fuji Electric Co. Ltd for the
Smart Grid Pilot Project at UHBVN, Panipat. The project covers 11,000 residential
and industrial consumers on 4 feeders. The other members of the consortium are
GE Fuji Meter, Sumitomo Electric, Aclara Technologies, Accenture and TEPCO –
HITACHI Electric (THE) Company Ltd. The estimated cost is INR 90 Crore which is
a grant from NEDO. The project kick-off meeting was held on 4th December, 2015
under the chairmanship of Shri Nitin Kumar Yadav, Managing Director, UHBVN.
Who is Who Guide……Smart Grid & Smart Cities domain in India
ISGF has taken initiative to prepare “Who is Who Guide” in the Indian Smart Grid & Smart Cities Sector. We are
compiling national level directory that will focus mainly on experts in smart grid and smart cities sector and their
contributions. All the entries received by us by 31st January 2015 will be published in the first edition in March at ISGW
2015. If you like to feature in our directory, kindly fill the form at: http://bit.ly/1DyWgMj or log on to our website:
http://indiasmartgrid.org/en/Pages/whoswho.aspx
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Smart Grid Events
02 - 06 March, 2015
Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre
Bengaluru, India
www.isgw.in
International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Grids and Smart Cities
INDIAN
Jan 11-13 2015: Vibrant Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
http://www.vibrantgujarat.com/index.htm
Jan 29-30 2015: 6th Edition of Energy Congress – Securing
India’s Energy Future, India, http://wecindia.in/webportal/
Jan 29-30 2015: Smart Connected Cities 2015, New Delhi
http://smartindiancities.com/
ISGW
Feb 15-17 2015: RE- Invest, New Delhi
http://www.re-invest.in/
Feb 19-20 2015: India M2M + IoT Forum, New Delhi, India
http://www.indiam2mforum.com/
Mar 02 2015: U.S.-India Smart Grid Workshop, Bangalore
http://indiasmartgrid.twgtrademissions.com/
Mar 02-06 2015: India Smart Grid Week 2015
http://www.isgw.in
Mar 23-24 2015: Green India Energy Summit, Ahmedabad,
India, http://www.greenindiasummit.com/
April 23-25 2015: GREEN Summit, Bangalore, India
http://bit.ly/1C9rbxS
May 14-16 2015: 14th annual POWER-GEN India & Central
Asia, New Delhi, http://www.indiapowerevents.com/index.html
May 14-16 2015: 2nd edition of DistribuTECHIndia, New Delhi,
http://www.indiapowerevents.com/index.html
Aug 21-23 2015: 6th World Renewable Energy Technology
Congress, New Delhi, http://wretc.in/
Feb 9-11 2015: ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit, Washington DC,
USA, http://www.arpae-summit.com/Home
Feb 17-19 2015: GreenBiz Forum, Phoenix, AZ, USA
http://bit.ly/1wXV5mw
Feb 17-19 2015: PowerUp, South Beach, Miami, USA
http://powerup.opower.com/
Feb 17-20 2015: IEEE PES Conference on Innovative Smart Grid
Technologies, Washington DC, USA, http://ieee-isgt.org/
Feb 19-20 2015: 6th Annual European Smart Grid Summit, Nice,
France, http://www.thesmartgridssummit.com/
Feb 25-27 2015: 5th International Smart Grid Expo, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.smartgridexpo.jp/en/
Feb 25-27 2015: World Smart Energy Week, Tokyo, Japan
http://www.wsew.jp/en/
Mar 23-26 2015: Envirotec 2015, Dubai
http://www.enviro-show.com/
Mar 24-26 2015: Energy Smart, Philadelphia, USA
May 11-13 2015: 5th International Conference on power engineering,
energy and electrical drives, Riga, Latvia
http://www.powereng2015.org/
Jun 9-10 2015: Asian Utility Week 2015, Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.asian-utility-week.com
Jun 15-18 2015: CIRED 2015, Lyon, France
http://www.cired2015.org/
Jun 21-25 2015: 9th International Conference on Insulated Power
Cables – Jicable, France, http://www.jicable.org/2015/index.php
WEBINARS
INTERNATIONAL
Jan 13-15 2015: Utility Analytics: Big Data Revolution, San
Diego, California, http://bit.ly/13uutvT
Jan 20-23 2015: Smart City Summit & Expo, Taipei, Taiwan
http://10times.com/smart-city-summit-expo
Jan 28-29 2015: Transactive Energy: Powering the New Energy
Ecosystem, http://bit.ly/1GMO1Kx
Feb 3-5 2015: DISTRIBUTECH, San Diego, CA, USA
http://www.distributech.com/register.html
Feb 7-19 2015: 5th National Symposium on Information
Technology: Towards New Smart World (NSITNSW), Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia, http://www.nsitnsw.com/
Dec 18 2014: IEEE Webinar: Enabling Smart Grids: Energy Storage
Technologies, Opportunities and Challenges, http://bit.ly/1qYPolB
Feb 25 2015: ISGF and Plugvolt present a Webinar on Energy Storage
Potential and Opportunities in India, http://bit.ly/1syOWpL
Details of previously held ISGF webinars are available at
http://indiasmartgrid.org/en/Pages/webinarrep.aspx. Recordings
available to members only.
Disclaimer: This information is from the public domain. ISGF does not
hold any responsibility for the information provided in this section.
If you wish to share information for this section, please write to
[email protected]
KEY CONTACTS
Editorial Board
Dr. Rahul Tongia
Mr. VL Sonavane
Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai
Dr. Pradeep Yemula
Managing Editor
Key Contributors
Ms. Reena Suri, Manager – Communications, Training
and Outreach, ISGF
Akshay Ahuja - Business Analyst, ISGF
Amol Sawant - Business Analyst, ISGF
Amritha. C - Business Analyst, ISGF
Hem Thukral - Research Officer, ISGF
Editor
Ms. Sapna Gopal, Communications Executive, ISGF
(For suggestions and feedback on the ISGF SMART GRID Bulletin, please write to [email protected])
India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), registered under Indian Societies Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860) is a Public Private Partnership initiative
of Ministry of Power, Government of India for accelerated development of Smart Grid technologies in the Indian power sector.
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Global Intelligent
Utility Network
Coalition (GIUNC)
develops SGMM
GIUNC:
CenterPoint Energy
Program Energy
DONG Energy
North Delhi Power Ltd
Country Energy
Sempra Energy
Pepco Holdings
IBM
APQC
2009
2010
Utilities use SGMM v1.0
2011
v1.1
2012
v1.2
Software Engineering institute serves as model steward
SEI releases
SGMM v1.1 product suite
Licensing & certification program
for SGMM Navigation begins
SEI releases
SGMM v1.2 product suite
• Identify where they are on the smart grid landscape
• Develop a shared smart grid vision and roadmap
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
using a common language
• Prioritize options and support decision making
• Compare to themselves over time and to the rest of the
community (peers)
• Measure their progress
• Prepare for and facilitate change
Overview of Smart Grid Maturity Model
The model describes eight domains, which contain logical
groupings of incremental smart grid characteristics and
capabilities that represent key elements of smart grid strategy,
organization, implementation, and operation.
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TECH
Grid Operations
Reliability, efficiency, security, safety,
observability, control
Work and Asset Management
Customer
Pricing, customer participation
& experience, advanced services
Value Chain Integration
Responsibility, sustainability, critical
infrastructure, efficiency
Demand & supply management,
leveraging market opportunities
Societal and Environmental
Asset monitoring, tracking & maintenance,
mobile workforce
Assessment of a utility's characteristics against the model
provides a view of the utility's current state of smart grid
maturity per domain, according to the model's maturity levels.
Utilities can use this information to generate inputs into their
smart grid roadmapping, planning and self-assessment. Scores
at each level of maturity for each domain will give guidelines to
utilities how to grow further in the business. Following example
will give idea about the scoring levels.
PIONEERING
OPTIMIZING
The SGMM Navigation is a structured approach to applying the
SGMM through a facilitated workshop process. SGMM is a
holistic view of where a utility currently is on its smart grid
efforts, and help it understand how to move forward in a riskbalanced manner. The SGMM can help utilities plan smart grid
implementation, prioritize options, and measure progress. A
certified SGMM Navigator works with the utility’s smart grid
team to complete the SGMM assessment on a consensus basis
– promoting valuable internal discussion of current status and
shared objectives. After scoring and analyzing the survey, the
SGMM leads to review the survey results and use them to set
consensus aspirations for an agreed planning horizon and to
discuss related motivations, obstacles and required actions. The
Navigator adds industry expertise to the process and has an
opportunity to better understand the goals and rationale of the
utility’s smart grid improvement efforts. SCMM is a valuable tool
that helps utilities to:
CUST
OS
Culture, structure, training, communications,
knowledge management
VCI
2008
Organization and Structure
Technology
IT architecture, standards,
infrastructure, integration, tools
SE
2007
Vision, planning, governance, stakeholder
collaboration
GO
In September 2010, Carnegie Mellon University’s Software
Engineering Institute (SEI) published V1.1 of the Smart Grid
Maturity Model (SGMM). This version of the model was pilot
tested with more than 30 utilities to ensure the quality and
usability of the tool. Source: www.sei.cmu/smartgrid
Strategy, Management, and Regulatory
WAM
Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) is a management tool that
provides a common language and framework for defining key
elements of smart grid transformation and helping utilities
develop a programmatic approach and track their progress. The
SGMM was founded by utilities for utilities.
SMR
Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM)
INTEGRATING
ENABLING
INITIATING
DEFAULT
Breaking new ground; industry-leading innovation
Optimizing smart grid to benefit entire organization; may reach
beyond organization; increased automation
Integrating smart grid deployments across the organization,
realizing measurably improved performance
Investing based on clear strategy, implementing first projects to
enable smart grid (may be compartmentalized)
Taking the first steps, exploring options, conducting experiments,
developing smart grid vision
Default level (status quo)
5
This is where we aspire to be in X years
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
4
3 3
3
2
3
2
2
2
This is where we are today
1
1
NOTE: There is no “correct” target profile implied
in the model; the optimal profile will vary by utility.
0
SMR
Strategy,
Managenent,
& Regulatory
OS
Organization
& Structure
GO
Grid
Operations
WAM
Work & Asset
Management
2
TECH
Technology
CUST
Customer
0
VCI
Velue Chain
Integration
SE
Societal &
Environmental
SGMM Navigator Training
SGMM Navigator Training is available in face to face or virtual
format. Utilities who participate in a virtual training session,
must lead their initial navigation event with a mentor. The
mentor must be physically present in the workshops arranged by
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Smart Grid Maturity Model (SGMM) (Contd...)
the SCMM team. Frist workshop will be survey of the utility
which would give idea to the team about current status of the
utility on various parameters. SGMM Navigator can mentor
candidate SGMM Navigators who were trained in the virtual
offering of the SGMM Navigator Training. Confirmation of the
certification will be completed once the candidate Navigator has
successfully led an SGMM Navigation process event and
submitted all Navigation process artifacts including participant
evaluations. There will be time frame to complete this course and
violations of this would result into retake of course or final
examination depending upon the SGMM team’s evaluation. This
submission includes following artifacts:
• Meeting minutes of the preparation meeting
• A copy of the Survey workshop presentation
• A copy of the final Aspirations workshop presentation
• The completed participant evaluation forms
• The mentor report (for those candidates who participated
in a virtual training session and were mentored during their
initial navigation event)
Maintenance/Renewal Requirements of SGMM
The SGMM Navigator certification is valid for a period of five (5)
years from the award date. After that time, it requires
certification renewal according to the SGMM Certification
Renewal Requirements. To maintain certification, SGMM
Navigators must:
• Complete at least 1 SGMM Navigation event (including
any SGMM Navigation events where SGMM Navigator
mentors a candidate SGMM Navigator)
• Submit data and SGMM Navigation process results within
30 days of completing each Navigation process
• Complete all required upgrade training, exams, feedback
sessions, or review of new materials to maintain the
certification
SGMM Navigators who meet the maintenance criteria will
automatically receive certification renewal for the next validity
period. Those who do not meet the maintenance criteria during
their certification period must then complete renewal
requirements as specified by the SGMM institute to reinstate
their certification. Such requirements will be set by the SGMM
institute on a case-by-case basis.
The Challenge: Moving from a traditional to a progressive
smart grid
Electric grids today reflect a time when energy was cheap, their
impact on the environment wasn't a priority and consumers
weren't even part of the equation. The world is ready for a
smarter, more dynamic power grid that can dramatically reduce
outages and faults, improve responsiveness, handle current and
future demand, increase efficiency and manage costs.
Conclusion
As global energy infrastructure ages and energy demand
continues to rise, smart grid technology has become a critical
part of meeting 21st century needs for energy reliability,
capacity, security, climate impact, and power. By its most basic
definition, smart grid is the use of digital technology to
modernize the power grid. SGMM provides a common language
and framework for discussing smart grid and recommended it for
other public power utilities. Several ISGF members have certified
SGMM Navigators who can help utilities with SGMM surevy.
Special offer for ISGF members to join the India Delegation to the DistribuTECH 2015
US Department of Commerce (USDOC) of American Embassy along with India Smart Grid Forum is taking an Indian
delegation to the DistribuTECH 2015 show scheduled to be held in San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
from February 3-5, 2015. ISGF members are entitled to the following benefits:
•
Complimentary Pre-Registration for the event
•
Complimentary admission to international networking receptions
•
50% discounted fee for Conference Sessions
The goal of this trade delegation is to introduce Indian participants to US power transmission
/distribution technology and partners; thus, providing an opportunity to explore business
opportunities through one-on-one meetings and site visits arranged by the US Commercial Service.
For more details please contact: Ms Reena Suri at [email protected].
ISGF launches SMART UTILITIES GROUP
Smarty Utilities Group (SUG) is a select group of smart utilities formed by ISGF. The main objective of SUG is to facilitate
interactions between utilities to share experiences, best practices and mentor each other where ever possible so that
others do not make same mistakes. SUG would also help in streamlining and fine-tuning technical specifications and
procurement procedures. For joining SUG, please write to: [email protected]
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02 - 06 March, 2015
Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre
Bengaluru, India
www.isgw.in
International Conference and Exhibition on Smart Grids and Smart Cities
ISGF is pleased to announce India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) 2015 scheduled from 02 - 06 March, 2015 in Bangalore, India.
ISGW 2015 is planned as a Conference and Exhibition that will bring together India's leading Electricity Utilities, Policy Makers,
Regulators, Investors and world's top-notch Smart Grid Experts and Researchers to discuss trends, share best practices and
showcase next generation technologies and products.
ISGW 2015
Day 1
Monday, 2nd March, 2015
Smart Grid Tutorial and
Master Classes;
US-India Smart Grid
Workshop by USTDA
Day 2
Tuesday 3rd March, 2015
Full Day Conference and
Inauguration of Exhibition;
Special Luncheon
Round Table
Day 3
Wednesday 4th March, 2015
Full Day Conference and
Exhibition;
Luncheon Round Table for
Regulators & Policy Makers
Day 4
Thursday 5th March, 2015
Full Day Conference and
Exhibition;
Luncheon Round Table of
Smart Utilities Group
Day 5
Friday 6th March, 2015
Site Visits &
Celebration of HOLI
(Festival of Colors)
Supporting Ministries
Government of India
Ministry of Power
Government of India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Government of India
Department of Telecommunications
Ministry of Communications &
Information Technology
Supporting Global Institutions
Media Partners
Partner
Media &
Marketing Partner
To participate in ISGW 2015 as an Exhibitor, Speaker or Delegate, please write to us
Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd.
India Smart Grid Forum
Mr. Sachin Patil
[email protected]
Ms. Reena Suri
[email protected]
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