Title :
Distribution automation: Applications to move from today´s distribution system to tomorrow´s smartgrid
Author :
Simard, G. ; Chartrand, Denis ; Christophe, Patrick
Author_Institution :
Hydro-Quebec Distrib., Orientations du Reseau, Montreal, QC, Canada
Abstract :
In 2008 the Hydro-Quebec Distribution roadmap was completed. The resulting roadmap is based on customers´ expectations, Hydro-Quebec´s business drivers, available technologies, Hydro-Quebec´s context and electrical distribution industry trends. This paper will present the distribution roadmap and then will focus on application and technology strategy to move from today´s distribution network to tomorrow´s Smartgrid.
Keywords :
distribution networks; electricity supply industry; power engineering computing; power system control; Hydro-Quebec Distribution roadmap; distribution automation; distribution roadmap; electrical distribution industry; smartgrid; technology strategy; Asset management; Automation; Cables; Conductors; Costs; Distributed computing; Maintenance; Power quality; Telecommunication computing; Telecommunication control;
Conference_Titel :
Power & Energy Society General Meeting, 2009. PES '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Calgary, AB
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4241-6
DOI :
10.1109/PES.2009.5275546
