Smart Grids

Question 1

Germany’s Digital Transition

Smart Grid Application; Benefit; Use Cases; Technological Readyness

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Question 2

Assets and Roles Defined by MsBG

Definitions

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Question 3

Smart Meter Gateway Infrastructure (Germany)

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Question 4

2.1 Explain the possible economic advantages of expanding today’s power system ICT infrastructure to the MV and LV levels (for different stakeholders).

Exercise 7 Task 2.1

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Question 5

2.2 Why had low-voltage generation units not been connected to DSO SCADAs in the past? What is the current development and which challenges do we face? Name two problems of the current development.

Exercise 7 Task 2.2

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Question 6

2.3 Explain why transparency of low-voltage grids is important for Smart Grid applications.

Exercise 7 Task 2.3

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Question 7

2.4 How can low-voltage monitoring improve the DSO’s asset management? Explain.

Exercise 7 Task 2.4

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Question 8

2.5 What was the German approach for expanding the Smart Grid (communication infrastructure)?

Exercise 7 Task 2.5

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Question 9

Exercise 7 Task 2.6

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Question 10

2.7 What is the function of the “CLS channel” and why is it separated from private customer LANs?

Exercise 7 Task 2.7

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Question 11

2.8 Which SCADA device provide functionalities that are similar to the German SMGW main function?

Exercise 7 Task 2.8

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Question 12

2.9 Give an example of an electric device in a household that can be connected to a SMGW CLS and can provide a grid supportive benefit for the DSO as well (if controllable). What will be the major challenge of utilizing your chosen device in grid operation?

Exercise 7 Task 2.9

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Question 13

2.10 Name two important challenges for the German Smart Meter rollout and explain how they can lead to delays in the process.

Exercise 7 Task 2.10

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Question 14

Exercise 7 Task 2.11

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