Practical experience with a multi-utility smart meter - Amiando

Smart Metering @ Forst (Lausitz)
Better Practice Exchange 2011
Frank Elstermann, umetriq Metering Services GmbH
Potsdam, May 30, 2011

Agenda
1. About us
2. Smart metering @ Forst (Lausitz) – our pilot project
3. Energy efficiency due to transparency of consumption
4. Technical vision and evolution of smart metering
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Company Profile of umetriq
umetriq Metering Services GmbH:
• Established: 05/2010
• Operating company and sales organisation
GASAG and her
subsidiaries
umetriq Entwicklungs-GmbH & Co. KG
• Established: 11/2008
• System development and license marketing
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Smart Metering at a Glance
We do cover the complete value chain of smart metering from meter to back
office integration – end to end.
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Services and Products of umetriq
Smart metering enables development and offering of new energy-efficient
products.
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Key Contents
General Project Approach of umetriq
Our roll-out experience of smart meter technology led to the definition of key
contents within the project phases as well as necessary milestones.
Initializing Phase Planning Phase Executing Phase Closing Phase
� Define your project goal
� Outline your project setup
� Select the technology in
scope
� Define the location/ area
for your smart meter rollout
� Identify your
stakeholders and take
down their communication
needs
� Go for management
support
� Get project approval
Project kick-off Sign-off of project
specification
� Detail project scope and
define milestones
� Plan project
� Plan resources
� Perform detailed analysis
on site incl. e.g. analysis
of the network
� Plan and initiate hardware
procurements
� Plan extensive communication
activities
focussing customer
information
� Set up project
infrastructure
� Perform project activities
and tasks according to the
plan incl.:
�Roll-out of meter
infrastructure
�Technical set-up and
interfaces to the
related IT-systems
�Customer
communication
�Product
development for
smart metering
Hand-over to
operations
� Perform post go-live
support
� Collect and document
lessons learned
� Finalize the project
documentation
� Close project
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Example of Project Set-up
Standard work packages of the project are mapped to the project phases whereas
communications and product development continue in daily operations.
Initializing
Phase
Planning
Phase
Prepare
roll-out
Executing Phase
Perform roll-out
Set up IT systems incl. required interfaces
Perform customer communication activities
Define processes for
smart metering operations
Develop smart products
Perform project management
Closing
Phase

Agenda
1. About us
2. Smart metering @ Forst (Lausitz) – our pilot project
3. Energy efficiency due to transparency of consumption
4. Technical vision and evolution of smart metering
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Objectives of the project
Technological
feasibility
� Performance test of
technology in the field
� Test of multi-utility
meter reading
� Connection of different
technologies to the IT
systems of umetriq
� Possibility of the
technological expansion
to smart grid solutions
Gathering experience in the provision of multi-utility smart
metering in designated areas of a small town.
Regulatory
compliance
� Adhere to legal
regulations regarding
data protection and
calibration
� Conformity with the
processes of the
BNetzA (Federal
Network Agency) e.g.
meter reading
� Implementation of
requirements of a power
grid provider
Customer
acceptance
� Testing customer
acceptance on
technology and future
products
� Set-up of a multi-utility
smart metering
reference
� Supporting a positive
image as proactive and
innovative power grid
provider
Implementation
know-how
� Build-up know-how
regarding smart
metering implementation
and operation
� Develop a general
approach for future
projects with municipal
utilities
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Facts and figures of the pilot project
The smart metering project in Forst is triggered by the local grid operator and
aims at gathering experiences in rolling out the infrastructure as well as
implementing the required IT systems.
Figures:
� Roll-out of ca. 2.000 meters (including all utility sectors)
� About 1.600 voluntary households are participating
� Duration of the project is 2 years (incl. infrastructure set-up as well as
operation phase)
� Implementation of smart meters with an integrated communication interface for
measuring and transferring meter data
The technologies involved are:
� AMIS solution (Automated Metering and Information Systems) of Siemens (ca.
1600 meters)
� Multi Utility Communication (MUC) standard of EMH (ca. 500 meters)
Pilot areas comprise diverse types of construction and architecture:
� Prefabricated multi-storey dwellings
� Detached houses
� Historical buildings
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Project Phases and Activities
Currently the pilot project is in the major implementation and operation phase
which includes the roll-out of the smart metering infrastructure and valuable
expereinces with the technologies involved.
Preparation phase
Technology selection
Definition of pilot areas
Communication concept
Mailing
City festival
Individual form of address
Customer acqusition
phase
Public relations
Roll-out of AMIS technology
Implementation and
operation phase
Go-live of energy portal
Set-up of customer accounts
on the energy portal
Roll-out of MUC technology
Operation phase till Oct. 2012
Upgrade of portal functionality
today
Closing phase
Lessons learned
Planning further action
Defining next steps
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Legend:
AMIS Technology
MUC Technology
Pilot Project Areas in Forst (Lausitz)
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Agenda
1. About us
2. Smart metering @ Forst (Lausitz) – our pilot project
3. Energy efficiency due to transparency of consumption
4. Technical vision and evolution of smart metering
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Screenshot of data visualization for customers
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iPhone App for Visualisation Purposes
An iPhone is available for participants of the pilot project to also have their
power consumption at hand and in the pocket.
Overview and consumption
analysis
View monthly statistics
View daily, weekly, monthly or
annual consumption
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Agenda
1. About us
2. Smart metering @ Forst (Lausitz) – our pilot project
3. Energy efficiency due to transparency of consumption
4. Technical vision and evolution of smart metering
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The Path to Smart Home
Smart metering builds the basis for further developments of smart solutions for
homes.
Foundation for home automation
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Bi-directional link will allow active control of
building services, heating systems and
thermostats
Energy storage (refrigerator, electric mobility,
thermal, etc.
� Household appliances with energy cost control
Basis for security and automation
for example:
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Video surveillance
Fire detection
Emergency activation
Remote-controlled ventilation
for vacant apartments and
homes
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Evolution of Smart Metering
� Electronic readings
� Visualisation of energy consumption
� Invoicing of energy consumption on a
monthly basis
� Fulfilment of the legal requirements
� Energy consulting
2011/12 < 5 Years > 10 Years
� Load‐dependent tariffs
� Prepayment
� Own power generation
(micro CHP, photovoltaic systems)
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Automated grid and
communication management
(from wind turbine to end device)
Automated peak‐load management
(shutdown of equipment in case of over
utilization)
� Home automation
� Household appliances with
energy cost control
� Energy storage
� Automated time control for
heating, cooling, lighting, blinds
and window control, etc.
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Smart Grid
Smart grids manage the storage, supply and demand of power; smart metering
acts here as an important component and enabler of smart grid solutions.
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Thank you.
umetriq Metering Services GmbH
Frankfurter Allee 73c
10247 Berlin
Tel. 0800-8638747
info@umetriq.com