CEE691/EE699 Seminar in Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS)
"Smart Grid" is the new buzz word in the utility industry. Some may have seen the GE and IBM television commercials about a Smart Grid for a smarter future. There are many goals that could be achieved with a full implementation of a Smart Grid. In fact, each utility could have their own version of a Smart Grid depending on the issues that need to be resolved.
Some Smart Grids assist with the integration of renewable and distributed generation while others may increase the reliability of the transmission and distribution system. This presentation will provide an overview of "What is a Smart Grid?" from a utility perspective, describe what a Smart Grid is based on the Department of Energy definition, present examples that are being implemented, present HECO's approach for the Smart Grid and touch upon cyber security issues.
About the speaker: Shari Ishikawa is Superintendent of the Operating Division of System Operations at Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO).
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Holmes Hall 244