Key results from EU projects and structure of the TP-SmartGrids

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1 Session 2: Strategic Research Agenda Key results from EU projects and structure of the TP-SmartGrids -Jiménez European Commission - DG Research Directorate J: Energy Energy production and distribution systems manuel.sanchez-jimenez@cec.eu.int

2 Networks today....new issues Annual global investments in energy systems -billion Euro Source: IMAGE/TIMER model (EEA, 2005). European Environment Agency Copyright EEA, Copenhagen, (2004) Reinforcing and serving EU energy internal markets EU would strongly benefits from an Strategic Energy Technology Plan

3 Key opportunities of Smart Power Networks qsecurity of supply efficient mix of centralised with decentralised operation allows the use of domestic energy resources, whilst maintaining a high level of reliability and quality of supply. qclimate change higher efficiency in energy transport and use of RES and cleaner Distributed Generation, incl. CHP, results in a real contribution to reduce emissions. qcompetitiveness of European Industry stimulate innovation of network and associated ICT represents a positive effect, both in the EU and worldwide.

4 Main EC DGs with responsibilities on Smart Power Networks EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG RTD Research DG INFSO Information Society and Media DG TREN Transport and Energy JRC Joint Research Centre Institute for Energy Institute for Environment and Sustainability Directorate J Energy Directorate D Network and Communication Technologies Directorate B Trans-European Networks Energy and Transport Directorate C Conventional Sources of Energy Directorate D New Energies, and Sustainable Development Intelligent Energy Executive Agency

5 RTD topics in EU-FP5+6: Smart Power Networks qenabling TECHNOLOGIES: Power electronics, ICT solutions, Storage and High Temperature Superconductivity qdemand-pull APPROACH, rather than technology push qadvanced GRID ARCHITECTURES, like active networks, micro-grids, Virtual Power Plants. q COORDINATION: NoE for DER laboratories CA for TSOs DG-net and SOLID-DER Support Secretariat for TP-SmartGrids

6 Storage technologies Power vs. Capacity Adiabatic CAES Source: Electricity Storage Association

7 Adiabatic CAES q Pure storage technology, locally emission-free q High storage efficiency q Heat storage needed q Demanding (but feasible) compressor specifications Air Outlet M LP HP ST ST G Heat Storage Air Intake M Motor LP Low Pressure Compressor HP High Pressure Compressor ST Steam Turbine G Generator Cavern Source: Dr. S. Zunft, DLR Stuttgart. Project AACAES

8 Enabling Technologies for Management Supply Systems Information network Constant-speed converter: Wind energy Hydro power Generator sets Variable-speed converter: Wind energy Hydro power Generator sets Micro turbines Direct converter: Photovoltaic Thermophotovoltaic Fuel cell Battery storage with bidirectional Converter Flywheel storage with bidirectional Converter P ϕ P, cos, THD ϑ ϕ P, cos, THD ϕ P, cos, THD P, cos ϕ, THD power supply grid Active power (P) Active power (P) + Reactive power compensation (cos ) ϕ+ reduction of distorstions (THD) Source: DISPOWER. Prof. J. Schmid, ISET-Kassel

9 Future development options Connecting vs. Integrating Capacity Central control Today DG DER Distribution networks Transmission networks Central Generation Passive operation Centralised control Status quo Future DG DER Distribution networks Transmission networks Central Generation Passive operation Centralised control Source: Goran Strbac. Project fenix Distributed/Smart FENIX control Future Integrated DG Distributed control DG DER Distribution Networks Transmission networks Central Generation Distributed Control

10 Project DISPOWER Settlement Am Steinweg - April 2005

11 Supply & Demand Matching

12 The birth of a EUropean Distributed EnErgy Partnership EU-DEEP Energy demand and modelling Market Potential for PV in office buildings in Europe Potential for CHP in individual houses in Europe Grid & market integration Technology R&D and validation Enhanced knowledge of the potential for PV in office buildings Enhanced knowledge of the potential for CHP in individual houses Regulation Technology Locate the market potential for DER Local trading mechanisms Innovative DER business models and detect grid, market and regulation constraints Test sites Aggregated potentials of CHP in individual houses and PV in office buildings on a common business model CHP in individual houses Validate local expansion of DER and combine controllable loads, storage and small generation into new business models Source: Etienne Gehain. Project EU-DEEP. Gaz de France PV in office buildings Aggregated loads Electricity markets Aggregated small generation capacities

13 Microgrids management Project MORE MICROGRIDS validations at seven places

14 UK and Spain to host feasibility and validation phase of fenix with new tools to deal with a more complex system in the most efficient way

15 Main lessons learned so far FP5&6 funded research Smart Power Networks 50+ Projects supported Ł EC 100M such as: DISPOWER, EU-DEEP, FENIX, MICROGRIDS, etc Main technical issues are reliability, accessibility and flexibility, but a large number of non-technical barriers must be addressed as well. Real-time information and communication are critical: few possible concepts for smart power grids, but final solutions still unclear. Enabling technologies and cross cutting solutions should be further considered. Co-operation and co-ordination of all stakeholders in the context of the TP-SmartGrids: success mobilisation of efforts at European level towards a comprehensive strategy

16 Technology Platform

17 PROPOSED GOALS Smart energy networks FP7- Priority 5. ENERGY: Specific Programme Cooperation Contribute to the transition the current electricity grids into a resilient and interactive service network. Remove the obstacles to the large-scale integration of RES & DG. Develop and demonstrate key enabling technologies, including energy storage

18 EC publications and Technology Platforms

19 Thank you for your attention -Jiménez European Commission Directorate General for Research Energy production and distribution systems