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Development and comparison of migration paths for smart grids using two case studies.

Agnetha Flore¹, Jorge Marx Gómez²

¹OFFIS - Institute for Information Technology, Germany.

|September 28, 2020

Summary

The energy transition requires smart grids. This study develops migration paths and a maturity model to guide the integration of renewable energy sources and information technology for decentralized power systems.

Keywords:

Case study Electrical engineering Energy Environmental economics Environmental engineering Environmental science Evaluation Information systems Maturity models Migration paths Smart grids

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Area of Science:

Energy Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science

Background:

The German energy transition necessitates integrating more wind and solar power.
This shift demands a move from centralized to decentralized power generation, impacting grid operation.
Future grids require enhanced measurement, control, automation, infrastructure, storage, and ICT-based energy management.

Purpose of the Study:

To define migration paths for utilities transitioning to smart energy grids.
To outline technology integration sequences and dependencies for smart grid development.
To create roadmaps for modern smart grids using a maturity model approach.

Main Methods:

Development of a maturity model for smart grid development stages.
Creation of migration paths detailing technological steps between maturity levels.
Application and comparison of migration paths for two distinct case studies.

Main Results:

A maturity model was established to define smart grid development stages.
Migration paths were developed, illustrating technology deployment from one level to the next.
Comparative analysis of migration paths for the selected case studies was performed.

Conclusions:

The developed maturity model and migration paths provide a structured approach for smart grid implementation.
These roadmaps assist utilities in navigating the complexities of integrating renewable energy and ICT.
The study offers practical insights for transitioning towards a decentralized and flexible energy future.