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was made available to participants. Elements used were 4) Focus areas: For better understanding of the electrical
about 76 which were part of the following sub-groups: business, the workgroup uses the typical stages as focus
areas: Transmission, Generation, Distribution, Costumer
Consumer and the support areas.
Home Area Networks
Demand Side Management 5) Development phase: Each element has relative priority
Energetic Efficiency due many factors. Not all elements can be achieved at the
Electric Vehicles same time. The defined phases are:
Distribution
Infrastructure development Conceptualization (2011-2012): Colombia realizes the
Flexible network importance of looking towards smart and efficient
Smart Operation energy systems. Fundamental basic theory and
Generation international experience are studied. Roadmap and
Generation with renewable vision is consolidated. Projects are formulated.
Centralized generation Development (2012-2025): New, efficient and smart
Market technologies become part of the Colombian system.
Transmission International trends are adopted with specific projects.
PMUs infrastructure Consolidation (2026-…): The energetic culture of the
Flexible network with power electronics country is oriented to efficient and environmental-
Asset technologies friendly systems. New technologies are established as
Advanced operation part of the grid.
Regulatory and Standards Support
Regulation C. Pertinence Matrix: Designed with the objective to
Environmental regulation identify:
Standardization
Subgroup’s and area pertinence
Human Resources Support
Future company Challenges without or with few elements
Training Elements with negative effects
I+d+i Dependence between subgroups and supports
ICT Support
Communication Fig. 1 presents the components of the Pertinence Matrix.
IT
B. Initial Roadmap
According with similar exercises and international
experience, the workgroup structured a proposal for the
road map, based on five main components:
3) Objectives: Aligned with the challenges and the vision. Fig. 3 shows the components of the Relevance Matrix.
The final objectives are a result from the analysis of the
workshop.
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Fig. 4 shows the criteria for filling the matrix. 6) Explanation of the use of the Pertinence Matrix, an
example with the Transmission group was done using the
1 Essential indispensable wireless voting.
2 Critical Necessary vital, important
3 Moderate Necessary important but not urgent 7) Eleven workgroups were conformed: Transmission (2),
4 Require more research Distribution (3), Generation (2), Consumer (1), Regulation
(1), ICTs (1) and Human Resources (1). At each
1 Low workgroup, everyone voted individually and later they
2 Medium decided as a group, to consolidate the two used matrices.
3 High
Fig. 4. Criteria for the Relevance Matrix 8) Each workgroup designated a member to present the
results and the main conclusions of their work.
IV. METHODOLOGY
9) The workshop was ended.
Fig. 5 shows the main steps in the workshop.
V. RESULTS
1. Introduction. 2. Group 3. Manufacturer’s
The result of the workshop is the roadmap for the
Basic Concepts voting presentation
implementation of Smart Grids in the electrical sector in
Colombia. At the beginning a preliminary/empty roadmap
5. Pertinence Matrix was introduced to the audience. The Metrics and Support
4. Methodology
Relevance Matrix Areas remains the same, but the challenges were focused in
five main: Asset Management, Energetic Efficiency,
Energy Security, Demand Response and Reliability. Those
6. Voting test 7. Work in groups challenges were selected at the second step of the
methodology.
Facts and HVDC Improved State Estimation Advanced Materials and super
Transmission
conductivity
Advanced monitoring Digital sub-station
Post-fault advanced analysis Advanced dispatch PMUs advanced applications
To plan, develop, operate and maintain the electric one option to foster the evolution of the network, based on
power system based on high reliability criteria, ICT systems. The AMI is necessary but need more
implementing the technological developments development, field experience and changes in the local
Evolve the consumer to a proactive participant in the regulation. The electric vehicles are slowly entering the
electrical business, be aware of his characteristics and country. In a few years this share may become an important
allowing for them to have a structured decision power load and challenge the distribution system. Efforts in
Ensure the energy security for the country development automation, for many situations in the distribution systems,
shall be explored in depth.
The main results obtained for of each area are summarized D. Consumer
next.
New technologies to increase the consumer participation
A. Transmission are available at the market. The constant evolution and new
The Asset Management is fundamental for the correct use vendors, facilitate the creation of a culture of gadgets that
of the elements. That is why an AM culture is needed to shall be evaluated carefully before adopting them. The
change the current processes and methodologies. The education of the consumer is very important; it is necessary
digital substation although not completely new shall be to improve the “relationship” between the electric
more aligned with standards (IEC61850), needing more energy/utility and the consumer. The topics of energetic
studies and wide adoption. This is one area that could be of efficiency shall gain more and more importance in the use
obligatory compliance in the future regulation. The of electrical energy and the consumer participation.
standardization effort is progressing well but needs more E. Supports
time to be properly developed. There are many elements
that are going to benefit the system, but they need more In general, the current state is not bad, but a renovation is
research and development time, including advanced necessary. Each support is fine for the old power system,
materials and system restoration functions. (Fig. 6) but the challenges presented by the Smart Grids needs an
integral engineer, with excellent technical knowledge.
B. Generation
The Distributed Generation is a form to increase de demand As example, Fig. 6 shows the Transmission Area Results.
participation. The electric energy is needed everywhere, so The initial list of elements is sorted according with the final
is highly important to take the service to all corners of the voting. Each element was classified in the phases by the
country. The improvement of the Non-Interconnected Relevance Matrix criteria. Each focus area has a similar
Zones is an urgent project. The renewable energy is not an structure. Fig. 7 is the first part of the roadmap. For the
urgent project given that enough conventional energy is complete results, please download the executive summary
available. The generation structure of the electric energy is at Colombia Inteligente website. [1]
considered adequate. For the future, the renewals are going
to be more important. Several studies are needed to choose VI. “COLOMBIA INTELIGENTE”
the best alternative for installing new generation. Colombia Inteligente (CI), or Smart Colombia, is an
C. Distribution initiative for the development of the new technologies and
trends by the implementation of a countrywide program of
The Distribution system is the one with more identified projects. It is the evolution of the electric system in
objectives. The elements of the Smart operation are Colombia together with other main sectors that are closely
required to have a stronger system. The conclusion is that related because of their influence on or the influence by the
there are many options with successful experience. The electrical sector. In that strategic framework, there are 5
Asset Management is also a source information. The main sectors: Energy, Electrical, Consumer, Transport and
difficult part is to utilize that information in the correct Construction. The principal objective of the initiative is to
form. The remuneration of the new and advanced assets is achieve that Colombia reaches an overall good efficiency
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by implementing best practices of energetic use and the Smart Grids, a roadmap was structured to align works in
technological efficient solutions in the five sectors. CI is a order to obtain all the expected benefits and milestones of
future vision with work progressing in specific projects to the electric power system evolution. The participation of all
bring many benefits to the country. As such, CI is the inter- the actors in the electrical business in this roadmap ensures
sectorial strategic framework that defines the main goals, an solid base with consolidated results. The SGMM will be
direction and metrics of the road towards a sustainable and a useful tool to determine the progress with a worldwide
efficient electrical system, with reliable and secure framework.
operation.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The promoters of this initiative are XM (market operator),
CIDET (electrical sector research center), COCIER Specials thanks to Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
(Colombian branch of CIER), CNO (National Operation (UPB) for the local arrangements and workshop
Council), CAC (Commercialization Advisor committee) development, also to Universidad de los Andes for the
and CINTEL (Communications research center). Together technological support (wireless voting) and logistical help.
these institutions are developing the proposal to jointly –
with several companies of the electrical sector- develop the REFERENCES
necessary tasks and projects. This initiative is the result of [1] Colombia Inteligente.
previous meetings and workshops where the necessity to http://www.colombiainteligente.com.co
[2] Smart Grid Maturity Model. Model Definition. A framework for
work together to maximize the benefits, was placed as a key smart grid transformation. The SGMM Team. October 2010.
requirement.
The National Program of Smart Grids (PRIC) is the Renato Cespedes G. graduated as Electrical Engineer (1972) from the
development of projects inside the framework defined by University of the Andes (Colombia) and obtained a Doctor in Electrical
Engineering (1976) degree from the National Polytechnique Institute of
CI. The program has an independent structure, with efforts Grenoble, France. He is associate professor at the National University of
to achieve concrete short-term objectives but aligned with Colombia. Dr. Cespedes is presently partner and CEO of RCONSULTING
the long term goals of the strategic framework. Both, CI GROUP, a consulting company based in Bogotá with interest in
and PRIC, have common actors, objectives, action plans, automation, technology and Smart Grid concepts. Dr. Cespedes retired in
etc. For further information refer to 2009 from KEMA Inc. where he held the position of Director of the Latin
America operations.
www.colombiainteligente.com.co
Estrella Parra. Eng. Parra was born in Bogotá, Colombia. She finished
VII. SMART GRID MATURITY MODEL her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the Department of Electrical
Engineering of the National University of Colombia. She is Specialist in
The Smart Grid Maturity Model [2] is a management Power Systems, she has been teaching in the National University of
tool, developed by the Software Engineering Institute at Colombia since 1980 and has been awarded of the medal to the university
Carnegie Mellon University. The model provides a merit and in numerous occasions she has received the distinction of
Exceptional Teacher. Mrs. Parra has participated in various consulting
framework for understanding the current state of smart grid studies and is a recognized professional in her subjects of interest.
deployment and capability. It is composed of eight model
domains with six defined levels of maturity. Andres Aldana (S’10) was born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1988. He
received his electrical engineering degree from the National University of
Colombia, Bogota, in 2010. He is doing his M.Sc. in Electrical
Domains are logical groupings of smart grid related Engineering at the same university. Currently he is consultant engineer at
capabilities and characteristics. The six levels of maturity RConsulting Group. He has experience in illumination: commercial and
street lighting, and Smart Grids projects. Mr. Aldana has special interest in
represent defined stages of an organization’s progress Environmental Impact Assessment applied to the electrical infrastructure
toward achieving its smart grid vision. The SGMM (subject of his master thesis), Smart Grids and control centers.
Compass assessment is the tool for the maturity rating of an
Maria Elena Ruiz. Eng. Ruiz is electrical engineer of the University of
electric utility. Antioquia. She is with XM SA ESP, as specialist, where she develops
many projects including Smart Grids, electrical market and others.
The link between the roadmap and the SGMM is the
Raul Lopez. Eng. Lopez received his degree of Computer Engineering
establishment of the future strategy plan. Once an utility
of the University Antonio Nariño at Medellin. He is responsible for the
knows where it is, and has clues of the possible future XM technological group for innovation project development including
achievements, is much easier to set up a strategic plan smart grids, control systems for electricity and mobility. Wide
aligned with the corporative vision. The SGMM was international experience in projects at Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia,
etc.
adopted to follow up the progress in the roadmap route of
this country wide initiative.
VIII. CONCLUSION
As Smart Grids are progressing worldwide, Colombia
cannot be outside this progress. The “Colombia Inteligente”
initiative provides a countrywide strategic framework for
related works. As part of this analysis of the framework of
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Supports
Challenges
Vision
Develop, operate and maintain an electric power and energy system in a more secure, efficient, reliable, economic and
environment-friendly form, taking care of the requirements - defining quantitatively and by quality - the electric
energy supply of an active demand.
Objectives
Take infrastructure decisions Evolve the consumer to a
To plan, develop, operate and
according with the Asset Improve the efficiency proactive participant in the
maintain the electric power system Ensure the energy
Management criteria to ensure a electrical business, be aware of his
in the entire value based on high reliability criteria, security for the
correct use of the assets characteristics and allowing for
conditions maximizing their
chain implementing the technological
them to have a structured decision country development
developments
capabilities. power
Focus Areas