Intelligent Microgrid Solutions Efficient, Reliable and Secure Solutions for Today s Energy Challenges Rich Godlasky Sr. Manager, Intelligent Microgrid Solutions Lockheed Martin richard.j.godlasky@lmco.com 1
Microgrid Overview Definition: An intelligent energy system optimizing operation of electrical loads and distributed power sources, including renewables, connected to the utility grid or islanded Solar Wind Fuel Cells Generators Benefits: Increases Energy Efficiency Reduces fuel consumption Simplifies renewable integration Decreases electricity cost (peak shaving) Utility Grid Microgrid Controller Improves Power Reliability Real-time monitoring/control Optimally manage resources Energy Storage Ensures Energy Security Advanced cyber solutions Bulk grid independent capability Non-Critical Loads Critical Loads Vehicles Applications: FOBs Islands Military Bases Medical Business Campus Remote Installations Fixed Installations 2
Key Characteristics of an Intelligent Microgrid Intelligent centralized and distributed control Algorithms to optimize operation Fast and secure communications Resilient fault coordination and recovery Plug-and-play integration of sources and loads Multi-mode operation based on customer requirements Adaptively Meets the Needs of a Wide Variety of Customers 3
Typical Ops Utility How Installation Microgrids Operate New Microgrid Control System Microgrid Control System Manages Distributed Assets Efficiently Provides Un-Interrupted Power Increases Stability/Surety Islands as Required Decreases Costs (Peak Shaving) Communicates with the Local Grid Meets IEEE 1547.4 standards Meets cyber security requirements Sub-Station Distribution Installation Loads Switchgear W/ Embedded Distributed Controls 4
Module Apps For Customization of Installation Microgrids Power Generation Optimization Grid Tie Island Operations Peak Shave (Econ Source Dispatch) Load Shed Building Controls Integration Renewable Energy Integration Energy Storage (Transient Control) Energy Storage (Basic Efficiency/Peak Shaving) Forecasting for Source Shifting/Optimization System Awareness & Circuit Protection (Prognostics) Additional Services Regional Solutions Power Line Communications DIACAP/CON Cert's Cyber Security 5
ESTCP Fort Bliss BCT Microgrid Features Grid-tied or islanded Renewable integration with legacy power Grid services using onsite power sources (peak shaving and reactive power control) Energy storage integration for renewable energy smoothing, arbitrage, and reactive power control Benefits Reduced electricity costs ( 10%) Generator fuel usage reduction ( 20%) Lower operating cost of legacy power generations assets ( 10%) Overall reduced carbon emissions Lower capital expenditure by energy source optimization Enhanced energy security Status Commissioning Dec 2012, Demonstration through Jul 2013 Fort Bliss DPW investigating expanding using 2013 ECIP funds Energy Security via Grid Tied and Grid Independent Operations 6
Microgrid Development Center Diverse set of prog. sources & loads Renewables & energy storage Real-time monitoring & control Integrated with simulation Validate & Test Comprehensive Microgrid Architectures Mitigates Customers Risk 7
Capability Summary Microgrids provide efficient, reliable and secure power Provide power via grid tied and islanded operations Customized solutions tailored to a customer s needs Allow for optimized and autonomous operations Partners to Help Customers Meet Their Defining Moments 8