Thesis - Teknisk Design

Oskar Karlsson, Petter PolsonMaster Thesis 2011 at Chalmers University of TechnologyResult and Analysis4.2 Data analysisThe analysis part of the project resulted in an ExhibitionContent Description that contains the actual informationthat needs to be communicated in the smart gridexhibition, a list of requirements on the temporaryexhibition and the outdoor exhibit, and a communicationstrategy to be used in the exhibition.4.2.1 Exhibition Content DescriptionThe Exhibition Content Description is a sheet thatexplains the content information in the exhibition. It isdescribed below and the complete version is presentedin the appendix (See Appendix I - Exhibition ContentDescription on page 74). The content of the exhibitionwas divided into five parts; background, benefits andchallenges, actors and markets, road to a smart grid, andcases and solutions.BackgroundThis works as an introduction to the topic of smart grid,gives a historical background, and presents the energysituation in the world today. The concept of smart gridis defined from a technology perspective as well asfrom what challenges that must be solved with the newelectricity grid. The different drivers for smart griddevelopment are presented and differences around theworld are discussed.Even though most visitors to the temporary exhibitionwill have a good knowledge of the topic, it is necessaryto get a mutual understanding of what smart grid isaccording to Siemens and why it is being developed.Benefits & ChallengesThis part focuses on comparing the new smart grid withthe existing electricity grid. The differences are presentedin a BOCI-graph with Benefits/Challenges on the y-axisand Opportunities/Issues on the x-axis (See Appendix XI- BOCI Analysis on page 108). By representing new possibilitieswith a smart grid with a bubble in this graph, thecomplexity of the development is illustrated.Actors & MarketsThe idea of this part is to illustrate how and where differentactors are involved in the development of a smart gridand how their roles can change. From new technologyand market solutions, new actors may enter the energymarket and new business opportunities will evolve.The purpose is to induce discussions among the visitorsby presenting their parts in the system and to have theminterested in taking part of the smart grid development.One important message is: If you do not act today, othersmay come and take over.Road to the Smart GridIn this part the path towards a smart grid is discussed.What steps that are needed depend on the situation inthe energy system today and the shape of the existingBOCIBOCI stands for Benefits, Opportunities, Challenges,and Issues and is a graphical representationof new conditions when developing new technologyand products. The BOCI-analysis is similarto a SWOT-analysis but focuses on positivechanges.37