1. Smart Grid Network Transformation Arthur Locke, Alcatel-Lucent

2. NIST Gives Us A Framework that Implies Secure Interconnectivity

3. Smart Grid Communications Architecture

4. Smart Grids Require Robust Communications Capabilities
Critical to Understand the Requirements of Planned Smart Grid Applications
Critical to Understand the Bandwidth Needed at the Edge for Smart Grid Applications

5. The TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE: From Purpose-built networks to Integrated Multi-Service Networks
ENDPOINTS
NETWORK
SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
Convergence
Business
Management
Network
Lower TCO
Data
Voice
SCADA
ENDPOINTS
NETWORK
SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
Purpose built Networks
AMR/AMI
CHANGE
Evolutionary:
Technologies
Support Systems
Operations Processes
Business Value
Time/Results

6. Next-Generation Utility Network – IP/MPLS Integrating the Environment
Service-Aware IP/MPLS Network
SCADA Master
AIM
Operations
Billing System
Collaboration Tools
GigE
GigE
Microwave, WIMAX/LTE, Fiber, Others
Microwave, WIMAX/LTE, Fiber, Others
MPLS Switch
Video
SCADA
VoIP
Data
Access Control
Collaboration
Optimize Bandwidth Usage While Ensuring Appropriate
Traffic Priority, Latency, Security and Disaster Recovery

7. MPLS Can Reduce Overlapping Capabilities and Investments
Substation Control room
Distributed
Generation/Storage
Grid
Corp voice
PHEV terminal
SG Equip.
SG EMS/SCADA Apps.
Office LAN
Operational Voice
Hardened Switches
IED / RTU FW
WAN Extension FW
Ops LAN
Wide Area
Network
Mobile workforce
Wireless BS FW
Ops LAN
LAN
ALU will grow its traditional Mission-critical WAN solution based sales, mainly to TNO, in 4 directions:
Automation in the grid, supporting applications such as Distribution automation, substation automation, …
AMI: infrastructure to support AMR/AMM, DR, …
Substation control room
Power Operations control center
SG Apps.
Office LAN
Conc.
LV Meter.
Corp voice
HAN
MDM
Voice Apps
Operations Control Center
AMI

8. This Integrated Multi-Service Network for a Smart Grid is:
FOUNDATIONAL: The promise of Smart Grids can’t be realized without robust, scalable, secure and integrated networks underpinning their end-to-end scope.
STRATEGIC: Utilities will live with Smart Grid investment decisions for a very long time.
SECURE: Grid and Network security (physical and logical) will require a comprehensive, policy-based approach using IP technologies to secure critical cyber assets.
EVOLUTIONARY: Smart Grid initiatives are deployed into existing grids with legacy telecommunications. Revolutionary approaches increase risk.
COMPLEX: Multiple telecommunications solutions (Public and Private network services, wired and/or wireless) will exist in a complete solution for most utilities.
Expertly Designing and Implementing Integrated Networks:
protects investments by reducing complexity and overlap
simplifies day-to-day management
allows phased deployments to balance near- and long-term needs

9. Thank You!
Arthur Locke RVP, Strategic Industries 3400 Plano Parkway, Plano, TX