David Kaplan

1Energy Systems, Inc.

Enabling Grid-Connected Energy Storage with Standards

Abstract: : Broad deployment of grid-connected energy storage systems (ESS) is limited by lack of physical, electrical and communication standards. Current ESS implementations are project-specific, with proprietary hardware and software that is not modular or interoperable, increasing the complexity and cost of ESS deployments, and limiting scalability.

 

The MESA Standards Alliance (http://mesastandards.org/) is an industry consortium of utilities and technology suppliers, including Snohomish County PUD, Puget Sound Energy, 1Energy Systems, battery and PCS suppliers, and other partners. The Alliance is developing Modular Energy Storage Architecture (MESA), an open, non-proprietary, technology-neutral specification, to address these limitations and increase customer choice. MESA standardizes internal ESS connections (PCS, battery banks) and external connections between grid connected ESS(s) and utility IT software such as SCADA, DMS, and power scheduling. In the MESA-1 Project, Snohomish County PUD, 1Energy Systems, and battery and PCS partners are deploying a 1 MW ESS built from MESA-standard battery, PCS and software components at a utility distribution substation. Other MESA-compliant deployments are underway at regional and national utilities. In partnership with the SunSpec Alliance, the MESA Standards Alliance is also enabling a broad, clean energy ecosystem based on standardized solar PV and energy storage systems.

 

This talk will discuss MESA technologies and the MESA-1 Project:

1. Deploying a 1 MW MESA-standard ESS at a utility distribution substation.

2. Developing MESA-standard physical, electrical and communication interfaces among internal ESS components (batteries, PCS and software), using via MESA Device interfaces.

3. Integrating energy storage assets with existing utility platforms via MESA ESS interfaces.

David Kaplan is CEO and founder of 1Energy Systems, which develops software for grid-connected energy storage and other electric energy assets.

In 2006, David founded V2Green to deliver the first technology platform connecting electric vehicles with the power grid. V2Green achieved national recognition as a leading clean tech company and was acquired by Gridpoint in 2008. Subsequently, David served as Grid Technologist for Snohomish County PUD, advising the General Manager and staff on new technology initiatives.

David has over 30 years of technology experience in fields such as database management, web services, and radio-frequency identification (RFID). At Microsoft, he helped to create SQL Server, Access, and the company's internet services platform.

IEEE-Northwest Energy Systems Symposium

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195

April 30-May 1, 2014