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CCA & Microgrid Functions
Faramarz Maghsoodlou, Ph.D.
Director, Energy Solutions
Cisco Advanced Services
October 23, 2014 October 2014 - Petaluma, CA
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CCA & Microgrids Evolution of Business Model & Capabilities
Communication & Control Technologies + Policy and Regulatory Advancement
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Mat
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Local Connectivity
• Generation (PV) • Storage (EV) • Premise EMS
Optimized for Heat & Power
Distribution Grid Support
Basic Resiliency (Backup Power)
Standardized Communication & Control Protocols
Multi-Microgrid Connectivity & Interaction
Large Scale DG Aggregation (VPP)
Interaction with Transmission Grid
Dispatchable DERs
Transactive Energy
Grid-Scale Resiliency
Distributed Control of Large Clusters of Microgrids
Microgrid Clusters fully Integrated for Infrastructure Replacement
Modular Grid Blocks
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Microgrid & CCA Functions
Energy Services & Market FunctionsGrid Monitoring & Control Functions
CCA Functions
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Communication Systems and Control technologies