Integrid - Bridging the Gap

9 2. INTEgRID: obJECTIvES, CoNCEPT AND APPRoACH Based on the key challenges identified in section 1, the key objectives of InteGrid were developed. In so doing, the respective challenges could be holistically addressed across the entire project. Figure 1 outlines these objectives by dividing them into the main and specific objectives of InteGrid. InteGrid has the following two main objectives: 1. To demonstrate how DSOs can enable the different stakeholders to actively participate in the energy market and to develop and implement new business models, making use of new data management and consumer involvement approaches. 2. To demonstrate scalable and replicable solutions in an integrated environment that enable DSOs to plan and operate the network with a high share of DRES in a stable, secure and economic manner, using the flexibility offered by specific technologies and by interaction with different stakeholders. InteGrid has the following seven specific objectives which are linked with the key performance indicators obtained from the demonstration and are further quantified based on the relevant baselines established at the beginning of the project to quantify project success and progress. These specific objectives are outlined below: 1. Demonstrate the feasibility of smart distribution networks in scenarios where there is high RES penetration and high electrification, thereby making use of available DER flexibility for various functions/ business cases at different levels and complementary drivers: i) customer level; ii) distribution grid level; electricity system level. 2.Develop, implement and demonstrate integrated concepts by complementary technologies offering different types, degrees and levels of flexibility such as: i) demand response; ii) power storage (utility scale/domestic scale); iii) emobility; 3.Demonstrate smartened monitoring and automation in a secure, stable and integrated network: i) By improving grid observability for more efficient operation of the distribution network, allowing the maximum use of the flexibility provided by network users demonstrated by Tool State Estimation (LV and MV); ii) By improving DER controllability to ensure secure network operation by the use of Tool Low Voltage Control; iii) By integrating use of data to enable DSOs to better plan and operate the network, despite the growing number of Existing single solutions in the three demo regions Demand Response Smart grids Storage & networks Transport Figure 2.1 – InteGrid Objectives Specific objective 3 Demonstration of smartened monitoring and automation Specific objective 4 Market hub concept for solving conflicting objectives Specific objective 5 Compatible business models for solving conflicting objectives Specific objective 1 Feasibility of smart distribution networks using available DER flexibility Specific objective 7 lnvestigation of potential for replication and design of detailed exploitation plan Main objective 1 Demonstrate how DSOs enable the different stakeholders to actively participate in the energy market and implement new business models Specific objective 6 Functional validation of the proposed solutions (large scale in a real environment) Specific objective 2 lntegrated concepts using the complementarity of different technologies Main objective 2 Test and validate solutions in an integrated environment enabling DSOs to plan and operate the network in a stable, secure and economic manner