23rd International Conference & Exhibition on

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
Congress Centre I Lyon (France) I 15 18 June 2015

CALL FOR PAPERS

DEADLINES 12 September 2014 3 November 2014 16 January 2015 b b b Deadline for receipt of abstract Notication of acceptance Full paper submission

R TELECOMMUNICATION & DATA MANAGEMENT R ASSET MANAGEMENT R ACTIVE CUSTOMERS & SMART METERS R NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS R SUSTAINABILITY & LOW CARBON R RENEWABLE, STORAGE & EV INTEGRATION

CIRED 2015 Organisers

Michle Delville & Cline Dizier j AIM, rue des Homes 1 4000 LIEGE (Belgium) Tel. +32(0)4 222 29 46 j Fax +32(0)4 222 23 88 j m.delville@cired2015.org j www.cired2015.org

EUROPES LEADING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ON POWER DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING

Whats on for CIRED 2015?

Three full days of technical presentations and discussions covering the very latest challenges and issues facing electricity distribution today and in the future, including: R Main sessions with extended presentations of papers by selected authors R Internationally recognised keynote speakers of the distribution industry R Lively panel discussions and round-tables with the industrys current experts R Structured and attractive poster sessions, with pre-arranged guided tours B your opportunity for in-depth discussion with presenting authors R A major international industry exhibition B your chance to get a view of the technology of the future R Research and Innovation Forums (RIFs) B your rst chance to hear and discuss what could aect your industrys future

This exciting programme will be completed with:

R An opening forum with high level keynotes and debate on topical challenges R Pre-conference tutorial sessions to update your knowledge on the latest developments linked to electricity distribution R A selected programme of stimulating technical visits

The conference will be structured according to 6 sessions:

SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION SESSION 1 2 3 4 5 6 Network Components Power Quality and Electromagnetic Compatibility Operation, Control and Protection Distributed energy resources and active demand integration Planning of power distribution systems Challenges of DSO regulation & competitive market

and will address the topical subjects for the electricity distribution business:
TELECOMMUNICATION & DATA MANAGEMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT ACTIVE CUSTOMERS & SMART METERS NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY & LOW CARBON RENEWABLE, STORAGE & EV INTEGRATION

Why should you submit a paper?

R Every author of an accepted paper will be given the opportunity and will be strongly encouraged to display his/her work in the CIRED interactive poster session with guided tours R Every accepted paper will be published via the CIRED 2015 USB memory stick and made available to all attendees on the conference website R Selected authors will be invited by the session chairmen to give a 12 minute presentation in the main sessions with the aim of ensuring an interesting and balanced debate R Papers with a special accent on research & innovation will be selected for presentation and discussion in the RIF sessions

How to submit a paper

Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract of 2 A4 pages (including diagrams and illustrations) by 12 September 2014. All papers will be peer reviewed by the Technical Committee and by the National or Liaison Committee of the authors country, if any. Successful authors will be invited to submit a full paper by 16 January 2015.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT

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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: EMMANUEL DE JAEGER (BELGIUM) CHAIRMEN SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 SESSION 4 SESSION 5 SESSION 6 Pierre Mallet (France) Herwig Renner (Austria) Markus Zdrallek (Germany) Roger Hey (UK) Fabrizio Pilo (Italy) Peter Sderstrm (Sweden) Yves Parasie (France) Jan Desmet (Belgium) Carsten Bse (Germany) Graham Ault (UK) Goran Strbac (UK) Francisco Jos Caro Moron (Italy) Ronald Liljegren (Sweden) RAPPORTEURS Philippe Picot (France) Britta Heimbach (Switzerland) Ignaz Hbl (Austria) Ricardo Prata (Portugal) Riccardo Lama (Italy) Dag Eirik Nordgrd (Norway)

SESSION 1 NETWORK COMPONENTS

Session 1 deals with all aspects related to the components used in the electricity distribution networks: cables, overhead lines, primary and secondary substations, transformers, switchgear plus their control, protection and monitoring systems, new active power electronics devices. It covers topics related to the life cycle optimisation of assets from design through installation, operation and maintenance to end of life management, including new solutions for diagnosis and monitoring. The session also covers environmental aspects including eco-design and life cycle analysis, standardisation, ergonomics and the safety of both operating sta and the public. It aims at providing an overview of the state-of-the-art in component design and proposals for future components, including the ones needed for smartgrids and e-mobility. This session is an opportunity for DSOs and manufacturers to share their objectives. Components for smartgrids and e-mobility R Components incorporating local intelligence and communication capability R Smart secondary substations R Sensors and components for voltage and power ow management R Communication components and infrastructures (power line carrier, wireless, bre optic) R Power electronics R Components for DC networks R Components for the connection of distributed generation R Storage devices R Components for e-mobility Components reliability, diagnosis and maintenance strategy R Condition assessment, aging models, using life curves as input to lifetime and quantitative risk assessment R Diagnostics of network components R Online monitoring of distribution system assets, including underground cables R Life extension, upgradeability R Use of drones for diagnostics Components for large cities distribution networks R Compact substations R High reliability solutions R Short circuit current mitigation R Lines with high power transfer capabilities Towards green components R Eco-design R Life-cycle analysis R Reduction of losses R Management of hazardous substances R Limitation of visual and noise impact Innovation in design of components R Modelling R Testing R New materials R Ergonomics R Evolution of standards R Functional specications R Safety aspects Components for rural areas R Components for large scale underground cabling R Components for more resilient networks in case of high impact low probability events R Innovative solutions for maintenance of overhead lines (OHL) (e.g. trimming) R Refurbishment, life extension of OHL

SESSION 2 POWER QUALITY AND ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Session 2 deals with power quality (PQ), with the more general concept of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and with some related safety problems in electricity distribution systems. Special focus is put on voltage continuity (supply reliability, problem of outages) and voltage quality (voltage level, icker, unbalance, harmonics). This session will also look at electromagnetic compatibility (mains frequency to 150 kHz), electromagnetic interferences and electric and magnetic elds issues. Also addressed in this session are electrical safety and immunity concerns (lightning issues, step, touch and transferred voltages). Power Quality R Power quality in future distribution systems (including micro grids) with renewable distributed energy resources and associated storage systems R Disturbances and interference due to new types of loads (heat pumps, lighting equipment, EV charging stations) R Low frequency disturbances measurement, characterisation and mitigation R Management of voltage prole and voltage unbalance R High frequency disturbances in the range 2 to 150 kHz R Grid stability in case of reduced short circuit capacity and rotating inertia R PQ management, planning, operating strategies and regulations, dealing with connection constraints R Strategies to include PQ requirements in advanced distribution automation schemes R Standardization of power quality indicators and information R Big data, the challenge of PQ monitoring data management R Application of storage systems for PQ management R Interaction with DC collection grids and DC micro grids Voltage dips and interruptions R Regulatory and economic issues, customer outage costs R Voltage dip immunity R Ride trough of grid coupled invertors during dips R Temperature monitoring for cables as approach to improve reliability EMC R High-frequency conducted disturbances and electromagnetic interference issues (EMI) up to 150 kHz, measurement techniques and limits R Low frequency interference, impact on metallic installations (pipelines, communication lines) R EMC of smart meters, power line communication, ripple control systems and smart electronic devices R EMC evolution of apparatus during life time EMF R Electric and magnetic elds simulation, monitoring and standardisation R Mitigation techniques (shielding, active compensation) Safety issues R Lightning overvoltages and lightning protection R Earthing systems, step and touch voltages, neutral grounding practices R Safety issues in smartgrids and microgrids, including island operation

SESSION 3 OPERATION, CONTROL AND PROTECTION

Session 3 deals with the operation of networks, including control technology and system protection, which is a challenging topic in the emerging environment of smart grids and distributed generation. The relevant technical and economic targets of distribution grid operating companies, the expectations and requirements of customers as well as solution strategies of scientists and manufacturers new products will be analysed and presented. The session highlights the requirements of distribution system operators and major energy users in this area, as well as useful tools and products. Both recent practical experiences and the results from current research as the basis of future developments are welcomed for review. Operation R Workforce management tools and techniques to improve operation eciency R Maintenance strategies and condition assessment R Data demand, data management and documentation R Organisation strategies and schemes for grid operators or service companies R Blackouts restoration strategies and crisis management R Emergency management to handle local failures as well as large black outs R Certication of grid operators (national and international standards) R Impact of decentralised generation and virtual power plants on grid operation R Operation of industry grids Control and communication R Concepts for SCADA systems in a developing environment R Grid control in a market driven environment R Providing system services on distribution level R Automation of distribution grids R Experience with self healing grids
R Voltage control in MV- and LV-grids R Security aspects of information access and information exchange R Convergence of power grids and communication grinds R Communication standards techniques and protocols for smart grids

and smart metering R Experience with multivendor solutions and their interoperability R Control and protection concepts for e-car and storage applications R Applications of Phasor Measurement Units (PMU) on distribution level Protection R New protection schemes and functions for up-to-date grid structures R Protection simulation models, tools and new functions R Refurbishment strategies for protection systems R Impact of distributed generation on traditional protection systems R Protection management considering remote access and IT security R Reliability aspects of IEC 61850 based protection R Practical experience with grid islanding - detection, protection R Protection concepts in converter dominated environment R Post mortem analyses of faults and fault records R Testing of protection relays, functions and systems

SESSION 4 DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES AND ACTIVE DEMAND INTEGRATION

Session 4 deals with the challenges of adapting distribution networks to enable the integration of low carbon, renewable and distributed energy resources (DER). These include distributed generation (DG), energy storage and new loads (eg. electric heating and electric vehicles). In 2015 the session will also focus on the integration of active demand. DER integration challenges are no longer new to the industry with all CIRED sessions likely to discuss solutions. Session 4 specically focuses on emerging technologies and innovative solutions at the research, development or demonstration stage. Session 4 papers will highlight the integration of DER within distribution networks through technical, commercial and regulatory methods. Papers may describe developments in network constraint management, active demand side response, energy storage integration, network monitoring, telecommunications and data analytics. Other aspects within scope of this session are whole energy system optimisation, ecient management of network losses and sharing results from larger smart grid demonstration projects. Telecommunication & Data Management R Innovative telecommunications for DER R Role of data and intelligence R Development of control algorithms and philosophies Asset Management R Innovative asset monitoring technology and state estimation approaches R  Technical ndings from trials relating to stability, protection and system reliability Active Customers & Smart Meters R The role of meters as critical smart grid sensors R Technical reliability and performance of Demand Response New Models of Distribution Business R  Commercial and technical implications of micro-grids and Virtual Power Plants (VPP) R Innovative network connection oers for customers R Optimisation of energy systems including transport, gas and heat Sustainability & Low Carbon R  The role of distribution networks in delivering low carbon, sustainable energy supplies R Reducing network losses R The role of energy eciency R DC network trials Renewable, Storage & EV Integration R High volumes including clustering of local carbon technologies R Management of power ow, voltage and fault level R Benets of energy storage

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SESSION 5 PLANNING OF POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Session 5 deals with all aspects related to the short and long term development of high, medium and low voltage distribution networks, with reference to the changing requirements for electricity distribution including, but not limited to, smartgrids and active distribution networks, electric vehicles, storage, active demand and distributed energy resources integration, present and future customer quality of supply requirements, and optimum asset utilisation techniques and strategies. There is increasing interest in strategies designed to meet the rapidly changing level of demand in both rural and urban areas, the extension of electrication in rural areas requiring a high quality of supply, and development strategies intended to mitigate against low probability high risks extreme events. Demand and generation forecast R Evolution of the demand characteristics R Methodologies for demand forecast in an assigned area R Electric vehicle impact on the electrical demand R Ways to regulate the impact of electrical vehicles in demand R Vehicle-to-grid strategies R Renewable energy sources generation forecast Performance requirements, results and benchmarking R Economical versus technical performance R System reliability and degree of adequacy R Methods for performance assessment R Results of performance evaluation and benchmarking R Satisfaction of customers and other stakeholders R Predictive assessment of power quality R Reliability assessment in smartgrids Network schemes and design criteria R Advanced network schemes for the best exploitation of distributed generation, energy storage and electric vehicles R Design of active networks and smartgrids R Distribution systems for oshore wind farms R Low-losses design
R Dependence on local environment R Co-existence and synergy with other infrastructures R Distribution network design criteria to manage high impact, low probability

(HILP) extreme events R Distribution network schemes for developing countries R Schemes for the connection of electric vehicles in car parks, public or private buildings, and regulation rules Network planning R Planning techniques in the smartgrid era R Improving eciency in distribution networks R Optimal integration of distributed energy resources R Storage and compensation systems planning R Planning criteria for electrication in low load density areas, including quality of supply issues R Integration in the network of fast charge installations for electric vehicles Investment strategies R Least cost investment plans R Financial planning and cash ow for investment R Network aging R Risk analysis and asset management implications R No-network solutions for ancillary services

SESSION 6 CHALLENGES OF DSO REGULATION & COMPETITIVE MARKET

Session 6 deals with the essential dichotomy in the role of the modern DSO, being both an enabler in the competitive market place and a regulated natural monopoly. DSOs are being faced with an increasingly challenging environment with new types of load, distributed generation and active customers. Simultaneously DSOs are facing business risks associated with ageing assets and the increased requirements for transparency and eciency in capital and operational expenditure. DSO regulatory systems are diverse leading to speculation about the necessity and value of future harmonisation. As markets develop, simple price regulation is being replaced by more complex arrangement that incentivise power quality, reduction of losses, sustainability and a commitment to R&D and the roll out of new technologies. Metering, settlement and info ownership and integrity R DSO process improvements based on meter data R National incentives and regulation for roll-out of smart meters R Requirements for meter data handling, security & integrity R Meter information ownership, usage and 3rd party access R Need for standardization and benet of scale R Settlement and balancing of the local network Involving the consumers and producers R What incentives trigger the customer R Curtailment, demand response and demand side management R Customers need for information R Energy services and supporting tools for the customer R Innovative and harmonized tari structures R Incentives for small scale generation and storage R Aggregation / pooling of loads and connected business models More challenging DSO business environment R European Network Codes R Business risks of aging assets R Risk management in a regulated environment R Business challenges with new types of loads and generation R Energy eciency requirements R Network business eciency and key performance indicators R  Long-term (>10 years) strategic asset management vs. short-term regulation optimization R New employee skill requirements R Evolution of DSO system services (balancing, storage, etc.) Regulation and market development R Power quality regulation vs. income/cost regulation R Incentives for research and innovation in regulation R New market models impact on DSO R Regulation and market solutions for improved sustainability R Regulator and customer expectations of DSO role & performance R Regulation harmonization (national/European)

CIRED COVERS THE MAJOR AND EMERGING TOPICS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION
ACTIVE CUSTOMERS & SMART METERS
Eco-design Life-cycle analysis Reduction of energy losses in network components Management of hazardous substances Limitation of visual and noise impact

SESSION

TELECOMMUNICATION & DATA MANAGEMENT

ASSET MANAGEMENT

NEW MODELS OF DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

SUSTAINABILITY & LOW CARBON

RENEWABLE, STORAGE & EV INTEGRATION

Components for the connection of distributed generation Storage devices Charging stations Sensors Components for voltage and power ow management

Session 1 Network components

Communication components and infrastructure Smart secondary substations Components incorporating local intelligence and communication capabilities

Innovation in the design of components Meters design, testing and ageing Condition assessment, diagnostics and monitoring Life extension Upgrading capacities Components for large cities (compact substations, high reliability solutions) Components for rural areas EMC of smart meters PQ monitoring with smart meters PQ requirements/issues for active customers PQ as part of supply contract (Premium power quality) DC distribution systems for highly reliable power supply Impact of energy saving devices (electrical heat pumps, LED lighting,..) on PQ Impact of voltage distortion on energy eciency

Session 2 Power Quality & Electromagnetic compatibility

High frequency disturbances 2 to 150 kHz EMC of PLC PQ monitoring data management

Impact of asset management on reliability Voltage quality monitoring and proactive asset management

Voltage unbalance due to single phase PV Impact of EV charging PQ in grids with a high percentage of inverter based generation Application of storage systems for PQ improvement Monitoring and state estimation of the network Protection and operation needs for grids with high penetration of dispersed generation, Storage and EV

Session 3 Operation, control and protection Resupply strategies and emergency management Network operation with and for prosumers Automatic Smart Grid control to enable Smart Markets Practical realisations of system services on distribution level

Communication related to network control and protection Using Smart Meter data for network operation

Practical consequences for grid operation with condition monitoring Impact of condition depending loading on operation and protection Condition assessment, aging of SCADA and protection equipment Protection of DC grids Developing the role of meters as critical smart grid sensors Technical reliability and performance of Demand Response Demonstrating the commercial and technical implications of micro-grids Trialling the control and operation of Virtual Power Plants (VPP) within Distribution Networks Developing innovative network connections using active network management techniques

Energy management in practice

Session 4 Distributed energy resources & active demand integration

Innovative telecommunications solutions for smart grids Role of data and intelligence in managing DER and active demand within distribution networks Development of control algorithms and philosophies within distribution management systems for DER and active demand integration Role of active demand in system development AMI data for planning

DER technology trials and proof of concept testing Technical ndings from trials relating to stability, protection and system reliability

Mitigating technical network losses for a low carbon future DC network trials

Projects investigating the management of power ow, voltage and fault level Demonstrating the benets of energy storage within distribution networks Demonstration of advanced voltage control methodologies

Session 5 Planning of power distribution systems

Data mining and analysis techniques for Smart Grid planning and development Cyber-physical simulation of power systems Novel Reliability Assessment Techniques Integrated planning of ICT and power facilities Services and tools needed to be an active customer Experiences of curtailment, demand response and demand side management Business case for Smart Meters

Maintenance vs reinvestment strategy Asset Management and Planning

Optimisation of energy systems including multi fuel hybrids, power to gas and heat networks Novel network designs and planning approaches to accommodate DER DC distribution network

Network modelling and power system analysis for networks with high DER penetration for delivering low carbon, sustainable energy Appraising the role of energy eciency within the Smart Grid Studies concerning high levels of intermittent renewable generation Planning for reducing energy losses Markets for DSO system services New roles of the DSO Virtual Power Plants DSO losses management and incentive regulation Energy eciency directive implications for the DSO Regulation and market solutions for improved sustainability

Studies concerning high concentrations or volumes of low carbon technology demand (eg. Electric vehicles or heat pumps) Optimal DER and storage integration

Session 6 Challenges of DSO regulation & competitive market

Regulation for Smart Meter data security, integrity and privacy DSO Smart Meter services 3rd party access to meter data

Business risk of aging assets How business risks are managed in regulation Asset management optimization towards regulation

Business challenges with new types of loads and generation Incentives for research and innovation in regulation

AMI: ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE / DC: DIRECT CURRENT / DER: DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCE / DSO: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR / EMC: ELECTRO MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY / EV: ELECTRICAL VEHICLE / ICT: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY / PLC: POWER LINE COMMUNICATION / PQ: POWER QUALITY /SUPPLY QUALITY / PV: PHOTOVOLTAICS / SCADA: SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION / VPP: VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS