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Explore the latest advancements in smart grid technology presented at the UC Berkeley LoCal 0th Retreat. This cutting-edge technology includes phasors, meters, demand response (DR), and monitoring systems at both the grid and microscale levels. Learn about how smart meters, price signals, and wireless beacons are revolutionizing energy management, allowing for real-time usage monitoring and precise comfort control. Discover the implications for managing complex multi-entity environments, integrating renewables, and ensuring power quality and reliability.
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“Smart Grid” State-of-the-Art:Phasors, Meters, DR, ISO, Markets David Culler, Randy H. Katz, Seth Sanders University of California, Berkeley LoCal 0th Retreat “Energy permits things to exist; information, to behave purposefully.” W. Ware, 1997
Microscale Monitoring:Smart Meters • Plug load monitoring • Home area networks • Web-capable data collection and control systems
Demand Response Incoming price signals New thermostat shows price of electricity in ¢/kWhr + expected monthly bill.New meter conveys real-timeusage, back to service provider.Wireless beacons allow for fine-tuned comfort/control. Appliance lights show price level & appliances powered-down
Implications for LoCal • Monitor, Model, and Manage in complex multi-entity environment • Grid-level simulations incorporating market and demand response elements • Communications challenge: sensor collection, price communication, multi-level policy implementation • Integration of renewables • Implications for power quality, reliability