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Smart Community Activities in Japan

Korea Smart Grid Week


November 10, 2010
Hiroshi Watanabe
New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization (NEDO), Japan
Agenda
What is a Smart Community?
Activities to Realize a Smart Community
The Japan Smart Community Alliance
Conclusion
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What is a Smart Community?
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Necessity of a Smart Community
Improve the quality of life both in Japan and around the world
Establish a new social system to reduce CO
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emissions, introduce large-scale
use of renewable energy, and facilitate diverse power supplier services
Challenges
Improve electric grid performance to accommodate the large-scale
introduction of renewable energy
Enhance communication between power suppliers
Establish services to respond to various demand side needs
The key solution to the above challenges is smart grid
technology. It can efficiently control the flow of energy and
enable various new services by means of IT, including to
power suppliers as well as demand side users.
To use energy efficiently, it is important to establish a new
smart community social system that facilitates the effective
use of electricity and heat energy.
Establish services to respond to various demand side needs
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Smart Communities in the Future
Realize large-scale introduction of renewable energy
Renewable energy power generation output fluctuates depending on weather conditions. In a smart
community that includes various types of technologies, it will be possible to introduce renewable energy
on a large scale as well as maintain a high level of power generation performance.
Facilitate greater energy conservation and improve life conveniences
Through automatic adjustment of air-conditioning temperatures and the load level of home electrical
Smart communities are key to realizing a next-generation society by
creating jobs through new investment as well as contributing to finding
solutions to global environmental problems.
Through automatic adjustment of air-conditioning temperatures and the load level of home electrical
appliances, greater energy conservation and improved life conveniences can be facilitated.
Establish more reliable information networks
Through information and communication networks using cyber security technology, real-time demand
side and supply side communication will be achieved.
Dissemination of EVs
By effectively connecting EVs powered by a storage battery with the electric grid, fluctuation of
renewable energy generation output will be controlled. This will be a benefit to disseminating EVs.
Creation of jobs and new services
Jobs and new services will be created by establishing information and communication networks that
support smart grid technology and smart infrastructure industry development.
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Japans Smart Community Goal
Japan has already established a world-leading electric power grid network.
Japan aims to achieve a more convenient, reliable and greener social system
by means of IT through coordination and cooperation between power
suppliers and demand side users.
Zero
Emission
Buildings
Wind Power
Mega Solar Construct an energy system which is mutually
beneficial for main grid operator and regional
energy management provider.
Connect BEMS with
regional EMS.
Main Grid
New-generation
Gas Station
Cogeneration
Solar Power
Wind Power
Energy Management System
GE GE
Solar Power
Smart House
Storage
Battery
Biogas
Na-S Battery
EVs and PHEVs
Enable better use of
heat in addition to
electricity.
Home Storage
Battery
Wasted Heat
Utilize IT for
peak cuts.
Regional Energy
Management Provider
Construct charging
stations for EVs.
GE GE
Information Network
Smart Meter:
Visualization of home
energy use and
demand control
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Japans Smart Community Roadmap
Cost competitiveness of RE will
improve as fossil fuel prices increase
by more than double. Use of RE will be
prioritized and nuclear power will be
used as a base.
EMS that can provide an optimized
balance in terms of economy and
security between regional EMS and
grid will be established.
EMS that creates demand
Due to a decline in PV prices, more
PV systems will be installed at
houses.
Regional EMS, which contribute to
effective use of RE generated at
houses, will become more important.
Regional EMS will be realized as
storage cells become cheaper and
are further disseminated.
Distribution and
Relation
between
regional
EMS and
entire
Solar panel prices will decrease
significantly due to large-scale
introduction of panels to houses as
well as commercial buildings.
Measures to maintain the quality of
electricity during the large-scale
introduction of PV will be carried out
mainly for the grid side. Storage cells
will be installed at substations.
As regional EMS are further
To address the 3Es simultaneously, it is important to realize the best mix of power sources by
introducing large-scale RE utilizing storage and nuclear power. This roadmap illustrates a future social
system we are aiming at, concentrating on regional EMS and lifestyle changes, under such an energy
supply structure.
Today - Year 2020 2020 - 2030 2030 -
EMS that creates demand
by charging EVs at the time of
excessive RE, and
supplies energy to grid
at high demand,
will be used.
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Distribution and
transmission networks
that enable two-way
communication between
demand side and grid side
will be actively established.
GE GE
entire
grid
As regional EMS are further
demonstrated, technology and know-
how will be accumulated.
The cost of storage cells will go
down due to technology development
and demonstration.
Houses
Remote reading using smart meters
will start.
HEMS will be disseminated. Some
houses will install home servers.
Demand response demonstration will
start.
Demonstration of EVs will start.
Buildings
HEMS and regional EMS will be
integrated. All power generated at
houses will be used optimally.
Various services using home
servers will be disseminated.
EVs will be used for power storage.
A fully-automated HEMS will be
realized.
ZEB introduction will start. ZEB will lead to a greatly reduced
level of emissions for all new buildings
as a group.
ZEB will be realized at new public
buildings.
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Japans Next-generation Energy Society Goal for 2030
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Smart life with high QOL
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HEMS
Remote control of home electrical appliances
Security, fire prevention and fault detection systems
QOL enhancement services
Solar heat collector
Local area combined heat and power system
Utilization of waste heat from waste incineration plants
Enjoy nature, even in the cities
Utilization of renewable energy
ZEB
HP water heaters
EV
Comfortable office space with natural
light and controlled HVAC
Plant factory in a building
Waste utilization
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Modal Shift
LRT
EV sharing
Rail cars with batteries
Electricity-assisted wheelchairs
Modal shift by EV, PHEV, FCV
Industrial zones as power production areas
Large-scale PV on roofs of factories and tanks
Utilization of waste heat by HP technologies
Heat and power transmission to cities
Activities to Realize a Smart Community
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FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2005
FY2009 and onward
Smart Community Related Experience
Technology development of renewable energies (PV, WT, etc.)
Grid-connection technology development and demonstration related to renewable energy
Up to FY2005
Demonstrative Project on Grid-interconnection of Research and Development of
Single renewable energy grid-
connection technology
development (such as the Rokko
Technology development of renewable energies (PV, WT, etc.)
(New Sunshine Project, Large-scale wind power technology development, Advanced photovoltaic technology development, Future
technology development, and Ultra-high efficiency photovoltaic technology development)
Grid-connected System
Operation and grid-connection of high penetration renewable energy or energy storage
and EMS application technology to reduce fluctuation of renewable energy output
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Demonstrative Project on Grid-interconnection of
Clustered Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems
(FY2002-FY2007)
Research and Development of
Islanding Testing Technology for
Clustered Photovoltaic Power
Generation Systems
(FY2008-FY2009)
Demonstrative Project of Regional Power Grids
with Various New Energies
(FY2003-FY2007)
Demonstrative Project on New Power
Network Systems
(FY2004-FY2007)
Verification of Grid Stabilization with Large-scale PV Power Generation Systems
(FY2006-FY2010)
Development of an Electric Energy Storage System for Grid-connection with
New Energy Resources
(FY2006-FY2010)
Wind Power Stabilization Technology
Development Project(FY2003-FY2007)
development (such as the Rokko
Island project)
Promoting Continuous Efforts to Develop Smart Community Technologies
Demonstrative Project on Grid-interconnection of Clustered PV Power Generation
Systems (FY2002-FY2007)
Ota City Demonstration Site Number of PV-equipped houses: 553
Total PV capacity: 2,129 kW
Average capacity per house: 3.85 kW
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Tokyo
Wakkanai site
Verification of Grid Stabilization with Large-scale PV Power Generation Systems
(FY2006-FY2010)
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Wakkanai site
5 MW: Most PV cells are crystalline.
NaS battery: 1500 kW-7.2 hours
Hokuto site
1.8 MW: 27 types of PV modules
Hokuto site
Tomamae Winvilla Wind Farm
Wind Power Stabilization Technology Development Project (FY2003-FY2007)
Battery storage building
Size of building: 40m x 40m x 6m
Capacity 30.6 MW
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Power system countermeasures for high
penetration of distributed renewable energy
Island power system
demonstration
Load leveling equipment demonstration
Optimal control for future grid demonstration
FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2009
Japans Plan for Smart Community Related Projects
FY2013
Evaluation of renewable
energy high penetration
Distributed energy resources
optimization project
FY2014 FY2015 and After
Collaboration among projects
Technology development for a smart community
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Smart EV charger project
Next-generation energy and social system demonstration Next-generation energy and social system demonstration
Model project for natural gas
application
Regional EMS
development
Japan-New Mexico smart grid demonstration
Energy storage system technology development
Next-generation high efficiency
residential house project
Demonstration of smart building
Technology Demonstration in a
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Yokohama City
Yokohama City, Toshiba, Panasonic,
Meidensha, Nissan, Accenture, etc.
CO2 30by 2025from 2004
Energy management system which
integrates HEMS, BEMS, EV
PV27,000 kW
Use of heat and unused energy
Kyoto Keihanna District
Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai Electric Power, Osaka Gas
KANSAI SCIENCE CITY, Kyoto University
CO2 20:, 30:transportation from 2005
Install PV in 1,000 houses, EV car-sharing system
Nano-grid management of PVs and FCs in houses and
buildings (visualization of demand)
Grant Kyoto eco-points to the usage of green-energy
Kitakyushu City
Kitakyushu City, Fuji Electric Systems ,
Demonstration Project of Next-generation Energy and Social Systems in Japan
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Use of heat and unused energy
4,000 Smart houses, ,2000 EVs
Toyota City
Toyota City. Toyota Motor, Chubu Electric Power,
Toho Gas, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,
Denso, Sharp, Fujitsu, Dream Incubator, etc.
CO2 20:houses, 40:transportation
Use of heat and unused energy as well as electricity
Demand response at more than 70 homes
3100EV, V to H, to G
Kitakyushu City, Fuji Electric Systems ,
GE, IBM, Nippon Steel
CO2 50from 2005
Real-time management at 70 companies
and 200 houses
Energy management by HEMS, BEMS
Energy system which coordinates
demand side management with the overall
power system .
Research will be carried out at five sites in the State of New Mexico.
NEDO will participate in research in Los Alamos and Albuquerque as
well as collective research on the overall project.
Outline of Japan-New Mexico Smart Grid Demonstration
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(I) Microgrid Demonstration in Los Alamos
Demonstration of concentration power storage or home demand response
Smart
house
Concentration PV generation and power storage cells will be installed on distribution lines of about 2 to 5 MW.
Absorption experiments on PV output fluctuation will be conducted using various PV introduction efficiencies obtained by changing
grid formation.
A distribution network with high operability will be installed and demonstrated by introducing smart distribution equipment
(distribution equipment having an IT function) .
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(II) Smart House Demonstration in Los Alamos
Demonstration to maximize demand response using a home
energy management system (HEMS)
Price signal Price signal
Price signal
Weather forecast
Price forecast
Solar cells and customer equipment, such as power storage batteries,
heat storage equipment and IT HE appliances, are needed.
EMS combining smart meter technology and real time pricing
Communication systems used inside and outside houses
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House only has
smart meter
House has smart
meter, PV and battery
House has smart
meter, PV, battery
and intelligence
Smart house
Verify effectiveness compared to ordinary
houses
(III) Microgrid Demonstration in Commercial Areas in Albuquerque
Demand response demonstration using facilities in industrial or
commercial buildings
This project is designed to demonstrate a highly reliable building power system that can continue operating by using power
storage cells, gas engine cogeneration, fuel cells, a heat storage tank, solar cells, etc. when grid connection to buildings is cut.
It will be demonstrated that output fluctuations of solar cells in a microgrid will be absorbed by using EMS in buildings and grid
and controlling building facilities.
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(IV) Collective Research on Overall Project
Cyber security
Summation of
effects of a smart
Evaluate smart grid technology from Japan and the U.S. based on
research results obtained at the five demonstration sites of the New
Mexico project. Research for standardization activities will also be
carried out.
Analyze demonstration data and evaluate effects of a smart grid
Carry out research on cyber security and standardization of grid connection technology
Analyze the influence of factors such as the location of renewable energy facilities
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Data management
Modeling
Evaluation and safety
technology for distributed
power systems
effects of a smart
grid
Outline of NEDO-Lyon Project
With the aim of taking the first step for the business deployment of Japanese
companies in Europe, NEDO is holding discussions with Grand Lyon, the second
largest city in France, to introduce Japanese leading-edge technologies for ZEB
in France and to establish an EV charging infrastructure coinciding with the Lyon
Confluence urban development project in Lyon.
Three main parts of the project:
(1) Demonstration of Zero Emission Building technologies at P-plot building
(2) Energy use monitoring and management for PV and EVs
(3) Energy audit program using AMI
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Zero Emission Building, Electric Vehicle Charging Management System
Demonstration Project
BEMS, HEMS
LED lighting
High efficiency heat pump
High efficiency motor
Thermal storage
EMS
Residential houses: 100-200
Commercial building: 1
EVs: 20-30
Charging stations: 10-20
Depending on the budget
Demonstration scale
Monitoring and analyze
center of area
PV EV monitoring
ZEB + Micro Grid
PV
Solar thermal application
Electric
Thermal storage
Battery storage
EV
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PV
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Demand info.
PV generation info.
PV monitoring system
Charging account Info.
Recognition of user of charger
Charging station
PV EV monitoring
Energy Audit
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Demonstration of Zero Emission Building Technologies
Japans advanced technologies to be
installed in commercial and residential buildings:
- BEMS
- HEMS
- Heat pumps
- Storage batteries
- Fuel cells
- High efficiency lighting
- High efficiency home appliances
- DC system
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Development and Demonstration of Information Systems
EV charging system includes:
- Billing management system
- Charger authentication
- Car sharing service
PV remote management system includes:
- Generation monitoring
- Synchronization of PV generation and EV charging
- Fault detection
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Energy Audit Program using Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Energy audit for residential houses and commercial buildings
- Install smart meters to visualize energy consumption
- Evaluate the effectiveness of technologies/system introduced in this project
- Analyze consumer needs and trends
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JapanTunisia Joint CSP Project
Conceptual image of integrated solar combined cycle ISCC Conceptual image of integrated solar combined cycle ISCC
Japans first national project for overseas concentrating solar power generation
It is positioned as part of the Tunisia Solar Plan promoted by the Tunisian government
CSP (solar tower type): 5 MW
NEDO portion
Gas combined cycle thermal power plant: 39 MW
Tunisia potion
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Characteristics of Concentrating Solar Power
Parabolic trough Parabolic trough
Solar tower Solar tower
Commercial phase
Expected to become a key energy producing technology in the future
The annual volume of energy produced from CSP is expected to grow to 4,750 TWh in 2050, or about 11% of total electricity generated
worldwide.
Conceptual image of the system Conceptual image of the system
Solar tower Solar tower
Projected growth of CSP production
SourceIEA Technology Roadmap Concentrating Solar Power 2010
Demonstration phase
Prospective areas are the Middle
East, Africa, North America and India,
which receive strong direct sunlight.
Japanese companies with relevant
technologies are expected to expand
their business overseas.
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At the Japan-India Summit held at the end of 2009, the two prime ministers noted the MOU between Delhi-
Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited of India (DMICDC) and the Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO) on Smart Communities and Eco-friendly Townships. NEDO signed the MOU as a
witness and expressed its willingness to cooperate with the two parties.
METI and NEDO decided to launch a feasibility study for a micro-grid model project using renewable energy
NEDO, DMICDC and MNRE discussed how to work together to develop a smart community model project in
Feb 2010.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of India (MNRE) requested the Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry of Japan (METI) to consider launching a mega solar project in Aug 2009.
JapanIndia Micro-Grid Model Project using Renewable Energy Technology
METI and NEDO decided to launch a feasibility study for a micro-grid model project using renewable energy
technology such as PV (5 MW and larger) at industrial estates and other sites in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial
Corridor.
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Public solicitation (Mar 31, 2010 May 10, 2010).

NEDOs selection process.

A feasibility study will be carried out (Jul 2010 Oct 2010).

Evaluation for a two-year demonstration project.


Mr. T. Fukumizu
President, NEDO
Mr. A. Kant
CEO&MD, DMICDC
Schedule
Japan Smart Community Alliance
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Japan Smart Community Alliance1/2
The Japan Smart Community Alliance, a public-private organization, consists
of a broad range of Japanese organizations, companies, etc. It held its inaugural
meeting on April 6, 2010.
JSCA carries out various work for development of roadmaps or dissemination of
information to achieve international standardization, strengthening collaboration
between wide range of people or organizations concerned.
Utilities
Developers
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Members: 478 As of Oct 31, 2010 )
Establishment: April, 2010
JSCA has members from the electric power, gas, automobile, information and
communications, electric machinery, construction and trading industries as well as the
public sector and academia.
Institutions Manufacturers
President Toshiba
BoardHitachi, ITOCHU, JGC, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, TEPCO, Tokyo Gas, Toyota
SecretariatNEDO
Japan Smart Community Alliance
This working group will identify domestic and global smart grid trends and JSCA will then share such
information with international organizations. It will also study and develop strategies to support Japanese
companies in their international deployment activities.
Japan Smart Community Alliance2/2
International Strategy Working Group
International Standardization Working Group
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With the aim of achieving international smart grid standardization, this working group will facilitate
practical activities in different areas. It will also develop strategies for future activities and work to achieve
international standardization by identifying global trends in smart grid standardization, especially in
Europe and the United States. Collaborative activities with organizations in Europe and the United States
will also be carried out.
This working group will prepare a roadmap for smart grid technology development. In addition, it will
promote technology development as part of a social system by developing a scenario for a next-generation
society in which smart grid-related technologies have been disseminated. This is expected to generate a
synergetic effect between technology development and dissemination.
With a view to early commercialization of smart house technologies, this working group will review an
information infrastructure (platform) that will enable visualization and monitoring of home energy use
evaluation as a basic consumer service.
Roadmap Working Group
Smart House Working Group
Conclusion
Establishment of smart communities is required to
improve the quality of life both in Japan and around the
world.
To do so, it is important to further develop and
demonstrate smart community-related technologies in a
real environment, using existing smart grid technologies
obtained through previous development and
demonstration activities.
obtained through previous development and
demonstration activities.
Public-private sector cooperation across various
industries is necessary to establish smart communities.
To realize smart communities around the world, it is
crucial to facilitate international deployment activities
and strengthen collaboration with overseas
organizations. JSCA will play a significant role in this.
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