Title :
Integrated Design and Implementation of Toronto´s Smart Distribution Grid
Author :
Wong, Joshua ; Vargas, Andrea ; Chadha, Ken ; Devdas, Arjun ; Lin, Cheng ; Kuyee, Jigdel
Author_Institution :
Toronto Hydro Electr. Syst. Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
Abstract :
The smart grid represents a significant transformation of the electric industry, and promises high-valued products and services. However, it is a new paradigm and brings forth significant challenges with new technologies, systems, and processes. This paper presents an overview of Toronto Hydro´s approach to smart grid, describing strategic roadmapping, integrated planning and operations, and a four-layer framework for integrated design and implementation. It further discusses Toronto´s Smart Community demonstration, as well as strategic considerations to deliver this new and innovative system.
Keywords :
distribution networks; power grids; power system planning; Smart Community demonstration; Toronto Hydro´s approach; Toronto´s smart distribution grid; electric industry; four-layer framework; integrated operations; integrated planning; strategic considerations; strategic roadmapping; Artificial intelligence; Electricity; Monitoring; Planning; Power quality; Smart grids; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Smart Grid Communications (SmartGridComm), 2010 First IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Gaithersburg, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6510-1
DOI :
10.1109/SMARTGRID.2010.5622086
