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John Thøgersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • exploring private consumers willingness to adopt Smart Grid Technology
    International Journal of Consumer Studies, 2015
    Co-Authors: Madeleine Broman Toft, John Thøgersen
    Abstract:

    The goal of radically increasing the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources puts the current electrical Grid under pressure and one of the solutions is to turn the Grid into a ‘Smart Grid’. One of the key elements of the Smart Grid is that electricity consumers make some of their consumption available as flexible capacity to balance the Grid. Consumers’ flexible capacity is only available to the Grid if the consumers adopt Smart Grid Technology (SGT) that establishes the link between the electric system and the consumer. This Technology is new to private consumers and using it involves behavioural changes. There is a need to get more insight into who are willing to adopt SGT and why. This study draws on innovation adoption theory as a framework for understanding consumer adoption of this new Technology. We explore whether consumers who have already adopted other types of new energy Technology, such as a geothermal heat pump, are more favourably disposed towards SGT than other consumers. Also, we explore how consumers who have signed up to let their heat pump be used as flexible capacity in a test trial differ from other heat pump owners, if at all. We used semi-structured interviews with household members as well as a questionnaire to explore differences between three groups: households with (1) a heat pump with SGT (n = 11), (2) a heat pump-only (n = 7), or (3) an oil-fired boiler (n = 6). We find that the families in the three groups perceive the Technology characteristics differently and those who have trial experience with SGT are most in favour of the Technology.

  • Responsible Technology acceptance: Model development and application to consumer acceptance of Smart Grid Technology
    Applied Energy, 2014
    Co-Authors: Madeleine Broman Toft, Geertje Schuitema, John Thøgersen
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    As a response to climate change and the desire to gain independence from imported fossil fuels, there is a pressure to increase the proportion of electricity from renewable sources which is one of the reasons why electricity Grids are currently being turned into Smart Grids. In this paper, we focus on private consumers’ acceptance of having Smart Grid Technology installed in their home. We analyse acceptance in a combined framework of the Technology Acceptance Model and the Norm Activation Model. We propose that individuals are only likely to accept Smart Grid Technology if they assess usefulness in terms of a positive impact for society and the environment. Therefore, we expect that Smart Grid Technology acceptance can be better explained when the well-known Technology acceptance parameters included in the Technology Acceptance Model are supplemented by moral norms as suggested by the Norm Activation Model. We tested this proposition by means of an online survey of Danish (N=323), Norwegian (N=303) and Swiss (N=324) private consumers. The study confirms that adding personal norms to the independent variables of the Technology Acceptance Model leads to a significant increase in the explained variance in consumer acceptance of Smart Grid Technology in all three countries.

Xie Da - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Clean Energy Grid-Connected Technology Based on Smart Grid
    Low Voltage Apparatus, 2010
    Co-Authors: Xie Da
    Abstract:

    The development and implemention of clean energy is essential due to energy shortage,climate change and environmental pollution.The development of clean energy and Smart Grid techniques were reviewed respectively.Based on this,the research of Smart Grid Technology was brought in the research of clean energy.Then,several clean energy Grid-connected control methods and techniques based on Smart Grid Technology were summarized.Some ideas for future improvements were also discussed.

  • Research on Co-Developmental Trend of Distributed Generation and Smart Grid
    Power system technology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Xie Da
    Abstract:

    Distribution generation(DG) possesses such advantages as high flexibility,low cost and low loss as well as energy conservation and is favorable to environment protection.However,connecting more and more DGs with distribution network brings a lot of difficult technical troubles in the monitoring and management of distribution system,so it is of importance to research how to reasonable utilize Smart Grid Technology to ensure the seamless connection of DGs with distribution network.The authors summary the development survey of DG Technology and Smart Grid Technology,and on this basis the control idea of DG is led into Smart Grid Technology.The combined application of the two technologies is analyzed emphatically and the future trend of the combined application is discussed.

Javad Yazdani - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • ISGT Europe - Hybrid security for hybrid vehicles exploring Smart Grid Technology, powerline and wireless communication
    2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, 2011
    Co-Authors: T. Holden, Javad Yazdani
    Abstract:

    Seamless Connectivity in Vehicular Networks, and Vehicle Security is attracting discussion of research issues related to the integration and cooperation of heterogeneous wireless networks, (i.e. IEEE 802.11p, IEEE 802.16e, and dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) as well as seamless connectivity in vehicular scenarios. Research into vehicle security control Technology also suggests that more improved monitoring and security offering embedded communication is required. As a result a viable security system needs to be in constant communication with a base station for monitoring purposes. Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology offers a secure solution due to excellent interference suppression of non-Gaussian noise and interference. This paper offers an architecture that will utilize a hybrid Smart Grid Technology, wireless and powerline communication (PLC) as a medium. This paper suggests that using microprocessor Technology to generate short message bursts utilising hybrid transmission mediums will allow for efficient and accurate transmission with low Bit Error Rates (BER). Remote immobilizer functionality is the ultimate aim of this research. The aim is to offer after-theft security a function that can be used as a Stolen Vehicle Tracking (SVT) system through Hybrid communication through current available protocols.

  • ISGT Europe - CENELEC and powerline communication specification in realization of Smart Grid Technology
    2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, 2011
    Co-Authors: Kaveh Razazian, Javad Yazdani
    Abstract:

    An overview of a niche and unique physical layer utilizing recent powerline communication (PLC), G3-PLC specification to help realize Smart Grid Technology is presented. The specification uses OFDM for data transmission and is primarily intended to operate in the low-frequency band, from 35.9 kHz to 90.6 kHz which is under consideration to be adapted in ITU and IEEE P1901.1 as global standard for powerline communication. Simulation results are presented showing the expected performance of a typical G3-PLC-compliant modem when operating in a powerline channel, followed by field trial results showing performance of several G3-PLC modems operating on actual MV and LV powerline channels. Results show performance of modems from opposite sides of a 20kV – 220V transformer interfacing Medium Voltage powerline to an Low Voltage power line. It is intended to repeat these trials as part of ongoing research in Europe and in particular UK from September 2011.

  • CENELEC and powerline communication specification in realization of Smart Grid Technology
    IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe, 2011
    Co-Authors: Kaveh Razazian, Javad Yazdani
    Abstract:

    An overview of a niche and unique physical layer utilizing recent powerline communication (PLC), G3-PLC specification to help realize Smart Grid Technology is presented. The specification uses OFDM for data transmission and is primarily intended to operate in the low-frequency band, from 35.9 kHz to 90.6 kHz which is under consideration to be adapted in ITU and IEEE P1901.1 as global standard for powerline communication. Simulation results are presented showing the expected performance of a typical G3-PLC-compliant modem when operating in a powerline channel, followed by field trial results showing performance of several G3-PLC modems operating on actual MV and LV powerline channels. Results show performance of modems from opposite sides of a 20kV &x2013; 220V transformer interfacing Medium Voltage powerline to an Low Voltage power line. It is intended to repeat these trials as part of ongoing research in Europe and in particular UK from September 2011.

  • Utilizing beyond CENELEC standards for Smart Grid Technology
    2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, 2011
    Co-Authors: Kaveh Razazian, Javad Yazdani
    Abstract:

    In order to address the energy needs of tomorrow, powerline communication is seen as one of the enabling technologies for Smart Grid. In particular, the U.S. distribution Grid in the rural area offers a great platform for powerline communication. In this paper we discuss the U.S. distribution Grid topology and demonstrate how a PLC network can be deployed. We also show some field trial results along with data showing the noise and interference sources in the Grid. The field trial results demonstrate that crossing the transformer is key for Smart Grid PLC deployment in the U.S. Moreover, it is shown that the channel conditions are often very poor requiring very robust mode of operation. We conclude by showing that a G3-PLC system is capable of handling such severe conditions including crossing transformers due to its robust mode of operation and its adaptive tone mapping capabilities is a suitable communication device for Smart Grid application.

Rodrigo Garcia-valle - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Real time Intelligent Control Laboratory (RT-ICL) of PowerLabDK for Smart Grid Technology development
    2012 Complexity in Engineering (COMPENG). Proceedings, 2012
    Co-Authors: Jacob Ostergaard, Qiuwei Wu, Rodrigo Garcia-valle
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    This paper presents the Intelligent Control Laboratory (ICL) of the PowerLabDK and describes examples of ongoing research work utilizing the ICL. The ICL is comprised of a real time digital simulator (RTDS) with 5 racks, a full scale SCADA system and experimental control room with a link to the Bornholm power system data, an IBM blade server for optimization and control implementation, and a Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Lab. It is possible to interface PMUs and other hardware with the RTDS for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) tests. The ICL can interface with the Electric Laboratory through a 4-quardrant power amplifier with 150 kW continuous power supply capability, Omicron and Doble amplifiers, relays, an electric vehicle with vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability, LabCell boards, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and micro combined heat plant (μCHP) units. The interactive simulation platform with real power system data and distributed energy resources (DER) hardware makes the ICL a very well-suited test platform for Smart Grid Technology development and validation. The ongoing research work with the ICL illustrates the capability and feasibility of using it as a platform for Smart Grid Technology development.

  • COMPENG - Real time Intelligent Control Laboratory (RT-ICL) of PowerLabDK for Smart Grid Technology development
    2012 Complexity in Engineering (COMPENG). Proceedings, 2012
    Co-Authors: Jacob Ostergaard, Qiuwei Wu, Rodrigo Garcia-valle
    Abstract:

    This paper presents the Intelligent Control Laboratory (ICL) of the PowerLabDK and describes examples of ongoing research work utilizing the ICL. The ICL is comprised of a real time digital simulator (RTDS) with 5 racks, a full scale SCADA system and experimental control room with a link to the Bornholm power system data, an IBM blade server for optimization and control implementation, and a Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Lab. It is possible to interface PMUs and other hardware with the RTDS for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) tests. The ICL can interface with the Electric Laboratory through a 4-quardrant power amplifier with 150 kW continuous power supply capability, Omicron and Doble amplifiers, relays, an electric vehicle with vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability, LabCell boards, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and micro combined heat plant (μCHP) units. The interactive simulation platform with real power system data and distributed energy resources (DER) hardware makes the ICL a very well-suited test platform for Smart Grid Technology development and validation. The ongoing research work with the ICL illustrates the capability and feasibility of using it as a platform for Smart Grid Technology development.

Jacob Ostergaard - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • ISGT Europe - A generic danish distribution Grid model for Smart Grid Technology testing
    2012 3rd IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe), 2012
    Co-Authors: Seung Tae Cha, Qiuwei Wu, Jacob Ostergaard
    Abstract:

    This paper describes the development of a generic Danish distribution Grid model for Smart Grid Technology testing based on the Bornholm power system. The proposed approach uses a coherency based dynamic equivalent technique along with relation & participation factors, and is suitable for use with real time digital simulator (RTDS). In particular, the frequency dependent network equivalent (FDNE) method has been combined with parameter randomization in order to accurately preserve the desired properties and characteristics of the original Bornholm power system. The validity and efficiency of the proposed approach is demonstrated by comparing the transient response of the original Bornholm power system model and the developed generic model under significant fault conditions. The results clearly show that the equivalent generic distribution Grid model retains the dynamic characteristics of the original system, and can be used as a generic Smart Grid benchmark model for testing purposes.

  • Real time Intelligent Control Laboratory (RT-ICL) of PowerLabDK for Smart Grid Technology development
    2012 Complexity in Engineering (COMPENG). Proceedings, 2012
    Co-Authors: Jacob Ostergaard, Qiuwei Wu, Rodrigo Garcia-valle
    Abstract:

    This paper presents the Intelligent Control Laboratory (ICL) of the PowerLabDK and describes examples of ongoing research work utilizing the ICL. The ICL is comprised of a real time digital simulator (RTDS) with 5 racks, a full scale SCADA system and experimental control room with a link to the Bornholm power system data, an IBM blade server for optimization and control implementation, and a Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Lab. It is possible to interface PMUs and other hardware with the RTDS for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) tests. The ICL can interface with the Electric Laboratory through a 4-quardrant power amplifier with 150 kW continuous power supply capability, Omicron and Doble amplifiers, relays, an electric vehicle with vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability, LabCell boards, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and micro combined heat plant (μCHP) units. The interactive simulation platform with real power system data and distributed energy resources (DER) hardware makes the ICL a very well-suited test platform for Smart Grid Technology development and validation. The ongoing research work with the ICL illustrates the capability and feasibility of using it as a platform for Smart Grid Technology development.

  • COMPENG - Real time Intelligent Control Laboratory (RT-ICL) of PowerLabDK for Smart Grid Technology development
    2012 Complexity in Engineering (COMPENG). Proceedings, 2012
    Co-Authors: Jacob Ostergaard, Qiuwei Wu, Rodrigo Garcia-valle
    Abstract:

    This paper presents the Intelligent Control Laboratory (ICL) of the PowerLabDK and describes examples of ongoing research work utilizing the ICL. The ICL is comprised of a real time digital simulator (RTDS) with 5 racks, a full scale SCADA system and experimental control room with a link to the Bornholm power system data, an IBM blade server for optimization and control implementation, and a Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) Lab. It is possible to interface PMUs and other hardware with the RTDS for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) tests. The ICL can interface with the Electric Laboratory through a 4-quardrant power amplifier with 150 kW continuous power supply capability, Omicron and Doble amplifiers, relays, an electric vehicle with vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability, LabCell boards, photovoltaic (PV) panels, and micro combined heat plant (μCHP) units. The interactive simulation platform with real power system data and distributed energy resources (DER) hardware makes the ICL a very well-suited test platform for Smart Grid Technology development and validation. The ongoing research work with the ICL illustrates the capability and feasibility of using it as a platform for Smart Grid Technology development.