The State Grid Corporation of China has proposed to initially establish a ubiquitous power internet of things (IoT) by 2021. Due to its large scale and wide coverage, the distribution sector is at the forefront of this construction, facing both significant challenges and opportunities. To better promote the application of ubiquitous power IoT technology in the distribution sector, the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), in conjunction with the Science and Technology Development Service Center of the China Electricity Council, held the 2019 (Third) China Distribution Technology Summit Forum in Beijing on June 26-27. The forum, themed "Interpreting the Architecture of the Distribution IoT and Promoting High-Quality Development of Energy Interconnection," focused on systematic research and discussion of the distribution IoT.
Vigorously promote the construction of ubiquitous power Internet of Things
In accordance with the State Grid Corporation's strategic goal of building a world-class energy internet enterprise and supporting the construction of "three types and two networks", the China Electric Power Research Institute took the lead in carrying out research and development of distribution Internet of Things. From system architecture, communication protocols, software functional modules to security protection solutions, it has systematically conducted in-depth research and development. Together with its partners, it has worked hard to create a new generation of intelligent distribution transformer terminals based on domestically produced chips, and built a distribution Internet of Things micro-application management and control center, as well as a terminal APP verification platform.
The China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI) has been dedicated to developing a new generation of intelligent distribution transformer terminals. Significant breakthroughs have been achieved in distribution network Internet of Things (IoT) technology, represented by these intelligent distribution transformer terminals, realizing a deep integration of traditional industrial technology and IoT technology, and promoting the transformation and upgrading of distribution network technology. "Currently, the research and development results have been successfully commercialized, and the products are being piloted and applied in seven units across several provinces, including Shandong. This has improved the level of lean management of distribution networks and driven technological progress in related industries," said Zhao Peng, General Manager of CEPRI. He added that this is of great significance in supporting the State Grid Corporation of China's ubiquitous power IoT construction.
To vigorously promote the construction of the ubiquitous power Internet of Things (IoT) and accelerate the implementation and sharing of distribution IoT technologies, the China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), together with the China Electricity Council Technology Development Service Center (CECC) and the China Energy Research Institute (Beijing) Electric Power Research Institute, jointly initiated the establishment of the "China Smart Distribution and IoT Innovation Alliance." This alliance aims to integrate industry resources, build a public resource platform, promote distribution technology innovation and industrial upgrading, establish an intellectual property transformation platform and promote market application, and strive to create an inclusive, open, shared, and cooperative industrial ecosystem.
The "Distribution Internet of Things" (IoT), as the practical application of the "Ubiquitous Power Internet of Things" in the distribution field, achieves a perfect integration of the Internet of Things and the distribution network. This year, the State Grid Corporation of China plans to launch the first batch of demonstration zones in Tianjin, Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and other locations. The construction of the ubiquitous power IoT is also in full swing across the country, aiming to achieve large-scale engineering applications of key technologies in the distribution IoT and promote its application in typical scenarios, providing high-quality services to a wide range of power customers and accurate information to industry users.
The transformation and application of research and development achievements in the power distribution Internet of Things
"The Internet of Things (IoT) in power distribution not only enables the interconnection of power facilities, but also greatly changes the lifestyle of every citizen and promotes sustainable urban development. The Hangzhou demonstration zone is the first pilot area for the State Grid Corporation's future Internet of Things in power distribution. Next, the entire Zhejiang province will continue to improve and promote this technical architecture." Chen Lei, head of the Distribution Division of the Equipment Management Department of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., is full of confidence in the future.
In 2019, Zhejiang Electric Power Company will fully promote and apply the distribution Internet of Things (IoT) construction model that has been verified in the Hangzhou demonstration zone, the Hangzhou Bay Ubiquitous Power IoT Provincial Comprehensive Demonstration Zone (including Ningbo Eastern New City, Shaoxing Binhai New City, Huzhou Moganshan, and Taizhou Dachen Island), the Ningbo Meishan Smart Energy County-level Demonstration Zone, and the Wuzhen Internet Light Park-level Demonstration Zone.
As one of the first units to implement the State Grid Corporation's "Distribution Internet of Things" (IoT) initiative, State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company actively promotes the construction of the Xiaoshan Qianjiang Century City Distribution IoT Demonstration Zone. Starting from actual production needs and aiming to solve the professional pain points and difficulties in distribution network operation and maintenance and user services, the company actively implements the "cloud-pipe-edge-terminal" distribution IoT architecture. It explores and practices distribution IoT technology centered on the new intelligent distribution transformer terminal (TTU), deepens the integration of operation, distribution, and dispatch information, and achieves full control over the status of distribution equipment, full penetration of business processes, and online, transparent, mobile, and intelligent processing of distribution business and information. This comprehensively improves the level of distribution network operation and maintenance management and the quality of power supply services.
Furthermore, the Jiaxing Wuzhen Internet of Things (IoT) Power Internet of Things Comprehensive Demonstration Project has been listed as one of the eight key park-level comprehensive demonstration projects of the State Grid Corporation of China, and has built a "Ubiquitous Power IoT" technology exhibition hall. As the main window for the State Grid Corporation of China to showcase its power IoT technology, this year, around the 2.3 square kilometer Wuzhen Summit venue area, the State Grid Corporation of China has constructed a data-integrated, open, shared, flexible, and controllable park-based energy internet ecosystem. By using energy data to promote digital city construction and data services for people's livelihoods, it has formed a "Wuzhen experience" that can be learned from, replicated, and promoted.
To support the construction of a smart city in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area, Jiangsu Province, and to create a demonstration zone for the distribution Internet of Things in Jiangbei New Area, State Grid Nanjing Power Supply Company, guided by the development needs of green and smart cities, has achieved panoramic data management, transparent operation status, intelligent diagnosis and decision-making, and rapid service response, thus promoting the transformation of the distribution network from the traditional operation and maintenance model to the smart operation model.
Shandong Electric Power Company, aiming to "create a ubiquitous power Internet of Things (IoT) with comprehensive status perception, efficient information processing, and convenient and flexible applications," launched the Jinan Hanyu Jingu and Qingdao Jinjiawan distribution IoT demonstration zones. Prioritizing two distribution rooms—one existing and one newly added—29 distribution IoT technologies were selected for the construction of IoT demonstration distribution rooms. The pilot construction of the two distribution rooms was completed on March 25th and April 8th, respectively.
Ningxia Power Company is accelerating the construction of an energy internet planning system that combines "strong and smart grid planning + ubiquitous power Internet of Things planning". It has fully launched the deployment and construction of an energy internet intelligent analysis and planning auxiliary decision support system, which has significantly improved the intelligent, information-based and lean planning level of Ningxia Power Company's distribution network.
To promote the construction of the ubiquitous power internet, in terms of standardization, relevant standards for the distribution Internet of Things are being developed simultaneously. Currently, 11 group standards, including the "Technical Guidelines for Distribution Internet of Things", "Functional Specifications for Distribution Internet of Things Cloud Platform", and "MQTT Protocol for Distribution Internet of Things", have been completed, as well as two international standards, namely the "Technical Specifications for Intelligent Distribution Transformer Terminals" and "Distribution Internet of Things: Architecture and Functional Requirements".
With the accelerated construction of the distribution Internet of Things (IoT) and the continuous advancement of related technological achievements, the ubiquitous power IoT is entering a period of explosive growth, which will further enhance the digitalization, informatization, and intelligent development of my country's first-class distribution network.
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