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CDMA-450A Telecom Solution for Utilities
Alliander, Gilles Robichon, Product Manager TelecomCDG CDMA-450 SIG, London – 14th June 2012
Agenda
• Alliander Smart Grid
• CDMA PoC (Proof of Concept)
• CDMA Study
• Alliander Decision Making
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Agenda
• Alliander Smart Grid
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Company
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• Changes in regulatory policies in the Netherlands have led to a separation of Energy Grid companies and Energy Production companies.
• Alliander is the former grid company of Nuon, which continues to exist as a production and retail company.
• Alliander consists of 2 business units:
• Liander (regulated regional grid company)
• Liandon (commercial service provider)
Background
• Alliander is the largest regional grid company in the Netherlands:
• Connections:
• Gas: 2.2 million.
• Electricity: 3 million.
• Number of employees: 6.500 FTE.
Grid Coverage Alliander Key figures
The Hague
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
ArnhemUtrecht
Eindhoven
Ele
ctric
ity
& G
as
Back-Back-UpBusiness
Smart Meters
Mobile workforceMobile workforce
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Distribution AutomationOffice Automation Smart Connections
High Voltage Stations
Control Centers
Datacenters
Offices
Low Voltage Stations Sub-
StationsSub-
Stations
Residential Smart Meters
EV Charging StationsEV Charging Stations
Street LightsStreet Lights
Distribution Automation GasDistribution Automation Gas
Distribution Automation Electricity
High Pressure Stations
Low Pressure Stations
Sub-Stations
Sub-Stations Sub-
Stations
Alliander Smart Grid Applications
Telecom Solutions
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Communications
Private
CDMA-450/LTEPLC
RFMESH
Private
FIBER OPTICS
Commercial
FIBER OPTICSTWISTED PAIRCOAX CABLES
Commercial
GPRS/3G/LTE
Basic Control Full Control
Full ServiceBasic Service
High level of control on telecom solution• Ownership of telecom infrastructure• Custom Solution• Flexibility in scalability• …
Low level of control on telecom solution• Standard services• Low flexibility (high cost) for changes• .
High Telecom Requirements:• Low latency• High availibility• High capacity• .
Low Telecom Requirements:• High latency• Low availibility• Low capacity• …
Ele
ctric
ity
& G
as
Back-UpBack-UpBusiness
Smart Meters
Mobile workforceMobile workforce
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Distribution AutomationOffice Automation Smart Connections
Tel
ecom
Core Backhaul Field Neighborhood
High Voltage Stations
TELECOM SOLUTIONS
Control Centers
Datacenters
Offices
CDMA, GPRS, PLC, RFMesh ?
Fiber Optics
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Low Voltage Stations Sub-
StationsSub-
Stations
Residential Smart Meters
EV Charging StationsEV Charging Stations
Street LightsStreet Lights
Distribution Automation GasDistribution Automation Gas
Distribution Automation Electricity
High Pressure Stations
Low Pressure Stations
Sub-Stations
Sub-Stations Sub-
Stations
Smart Grid Applications versus Telecom Solutions
CDMA-450 Decision Making Process
2009
CDMA PoC
(Proof of Concept):Focus on smart meters
and technical andbusiness feasibility
CDMA study
Moresmart grid
applicationsand
comparedwith othertelecom solutions
Is CDMA-450 a GOOD solution?
2010 2011 2012 2013
Is CDMA-450 the BEST solution?
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AllianderDecisionMaking
Go – No Go
Agenda
• CDMA PoC (Proof of Concept)
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measuring the strength of the signal…
technical suitability: “does it work?”
CDMA PoC – technical feasibility
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Agenda
• CDMA Study
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CDMA Study - Approach
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TotalDesign
Total Business Case
Technology
Strategy
List Applications: Smart Grid and Smart Points
Operations
Select Telecom Solution
Telecom Solution
Criteria
Showstopper
CDMA-450
EDGE, UMTSHSDPA
LTE
PLC2de gen
PLC 3rde gen
GPRS
Best
Glasvezel (van markt)
RF Mesh
N/A
N/A
N/A
Short-List
CDMA Study – Telecom Solutions
N/A: Not Applicable
in controlspectrum costecosystem coveragelifetimestandardisation performanceapplications
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Ele
ctric
ity
& G
as
Back-Back-UpBusiness
Smart Meters
Mobile workforceMobile workforce
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Distribution AutomationOffice Automation Smart Connections
Tel
ecom
Net
Core Backhaul Field Neighborhood
High Voltage Stations
TELECOM SOLUTIONS
Control Centers
Datacenters
Offices
CDMA, GPRS, PLC
Fiber Optics
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Low Voltage Stations Sub-
StationsSub-
Stations
Residential Smart Meters
EV Charging StationsEV Charging Stations
Street LightsStreet Lights
Distribution Automation GasDistribution Automation Gas
Distribution Automation Electricity
High Pressure Stations
Low Pressure Stations
Sub-Stations
Sub-Stations Sub-
Stations
CDMA Study – Applications
CDMA Study – Applications
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Distribution Automation
ElectricityDistribution Automation
Reduce outages duration and gain insight in network load. In the future facilitate
demand/response and new energies.
GasDistribution Automation
Measure gas quality and facilitate connection of green gas.
Smart Connections
Residential metersMeasure and control smart residential meters as
defined by Dutch law.
Business metersMeasure and control smart business meters as
defined by Dutch law.
Street lightsControl and advanced functionalities for street
lights.
Electrical vehiclesFacilitate rollout of charging infrastructure for
electrical vehicles.
Mobile Workforce Mobile WorkforceRobust and controlled voice and data network in
case of calamity.
CDMA Study – Strategic Criteria
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StrategicCriteria
Intellectual propertyWhich intellectual property is linked to the
technology or component?
Standardization Is solution or component standardize d, or specific?
Security / privacyEvaluate security and privacy aspects of the
solution or component.
EcosystemEvaluate vendor space for this solution or
component.
Working togetherAre there possibilities to work together with other
companies (DSO’s etc.) on this solution or component?
Lifecycle How long can this solution or component be used?
MigrationHow easily can it be migrated to another solution
or component?
CDMA Study – Strategic CriteriaCDMA components
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Core NetworkTo Data Center
450MHz License
Core network
Communication modules
Radio Network
Data Transport
Network Management
Agenda
• Alliander Decision Making
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European Environment
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PLC
GPRS / CDMA450
GPRS
CDMA450
450 MHz Dutch license
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11.6 km3.6km 7.9 km
1800MHz 800MHz 450MHz
Transmit MS (Mobile Station)
Dutch license
Sub-Class C
Sub-Class H
451,76875MHz
454,76875MHz
454,800MHz
450,000MHz
451,310MHz
455,730MHz
Transmit Frequency Band (MHz)
System Designator
BandSubclass
Mobile Station Base Station
A* 0 452.500-457.475 462.500-467.475
B* 1 452.000-456.475 462.000-466.475
C 2 450.000-454.800 460.000-464.800
D 3 411.675-415.850 421.675-425.850
E 4 415.500-419.975 425.500-429.975
F 5 479.000-483.480 489.000-493.480
G 6 455.230-459.990 465.230-469.990
H* 7 451.310-455.730 461.310-465.730
Other Considerations
• CAPEX versus OPEX investment
• Mission critical network
• Wired AND wireless network
• Etc.
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Questions?