In just two months, from the introduction of the concept to its rapid emergence in discussions across various industries such as energy and finance, the term “Ubiquitous Power IoT” made its debut in early 2019.
According to the authoritative definition released by the State Grid Corporation of China, the Ubiquitous Power IoT revolves around all aspects of the power system, fully applying modern information technologies such as mobile internet and artificial intelligence, as well as advanced communication technologies, to achieve comprehensive interconnection of all elements in the power system, human-machine interaction, and a smart service system characterized by comprehensive state perception, efficient information processing, and convenient and flexible applications.
What exactly is the Ubiquitous Power IoT?
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What are the opinions of the internet industry on the Ubiquitous Power IoT?
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Here, Xiaoe particularly wants to @Watt, have you ever felt a sense of “what”?
“Not clear but impressive” — It seems that Watt has voiced the opinions of many people regarding the “Ubiquitous Power IoT”.
Today, Xiaoe will continue to discuss —
How to build the Ubiquitous Power IoT?.
First, we need to understand
What problems need to be solved and what goals need to be achieved in building the Ubiquitous Power IoT
What problems need to be solved and what goals need to be achieved
In 2019, the State Grid Corporation made a strategic deployment to fully promote the construction of “three types and two networks” during the “Two Sessions”, accelerating the creation of a world-class energy internet enterprise with global competitiveness. Building the Ubiquitous Power IoT is a key link in promoting the construction of “three types and two networks”.
The State Grid Corporation proposed to enhance the existing infrastructure in four aspects: holistic perception, ubiquitous connectivity, open sharing, and integrated innovation. Specifically, it means connecting devices and customers that are not yet connected, integrating disconnected services, and sharing previously unshared data instantly, forming an ecological system of cross-professional data sharing and utilization, and tapping into the previously untapped value of data.
It can be seen that the State Grid Corporation hopes to open up a new path for safer grid operation, leaner management, more precise investment, and higher quality service through accelerating the construction of the Ubiquitous Power IoT.
Construction Goals
Fully apply modern information technologies such as “big data, cloud computing, IoT, artificial intelligence, and blockchain” to achieve interconnection of all elements in the power system and human-machine interaction, significantly enhancing data automatic collection, acquisition, and flexible application capabilities, achieving “one source of data, one map of the grid, one line of business”, “one network for all, full transparency”, widely connecting internal and external resources and demands, creating an energy internet ecosystem, adapting to social forms, building industry ecology, and nurturing emerging business forms to support the construction of a world-class energy internet enterprise of “three types and two networks”.
Secondly, we need to unify
Building the Ubiquitous Power IoT
Basic Principles to Follow
Principle 1: Unified Standards, Encouraging Innovation
Adhere to unified data management, and system construction must strictly follow the company’s unified SG-CIM data model and standards for data collection, definition, coding, and application to ensure data sharing;
Adhere to unified application interfaces, unified portal entrances, and unified technical routes to ensure horizontal interconnection and vertical integration of applications;
Combine top-level design with grassroots innovation, encouraging grassroots units to adapt to local conditions and pilot first.
Principle 2: Inherit and Develop, Precise Investment
Based on the existing foundation, fill in the gaps, integrate and improve, connect data, avoid starting from scratch, develop what is needed, and strengthen weaknesses;
Promote technologies that are technically and economically feasible; pilot those that are technically feasible but economically uncertain; avoid large-scale demonstrations of those that require significant investment and show no short-term effects. The principles of who uses it, how to use it, and the frequency of use should guide project initiation to ensure precise investment;
Save investment through the application of new technologies, as saving money is making money.
Principle 3: Intensive Construction, Co-construction and Sharing
Coordinate the internal construction achievements of the company, avoid repeated investment and development, promote the sharing and reuse of achievements, and leverage the effects of intensification;
Each business terminal should fully consider the needs of all other professionals, and the collection devices, communication resources, edge computing, and data resources on the supply side should be reused across professions, promoting co-construction and sharing among various specialties;
Strengthen cooperation with external mature technologies, effectively promote the efficient advancement of internal and external resources, and ensure high-quality development.
Principle 4: Economical and Practical, Focusing on Value
The key to building the Ubiquitous Power IoT is application, which must fully consider practicality, economy, and convenience for grassroots applications, focusing on practicality and effectiveness, ensuring that frontline personnel can use it better and are more willing to use it, thus reducing the burden on grassroots teams;
Focus on the value impact, government and social concerns, customer experience, core business, and the development of emerging businesses.
——Excerpt from the State Grid Corporation’s “Outline for Building the Ubiquitous Power IoT”
Based on the above construction principles, Xiaoe feels that building the Ubiquitous Power IoT should emphasize one word “practical”, that is, to achieve the maximum practical effect with the least money and the most economical resources, generating the greatest value. In light of the relevant deployments and requirements of the State Grid Corporation, Xiaoe believes that before everyone starts to “think outside the box,” it’s better to remember these few sentences.
Insist on Demand Orientation: Think from the user’s perspective, comprehensively sorting out business needs, customer “pain points”, and service “blind spots”, fully considering user demands, preferences, and satisfaction, clarifying the focus.
Pay Attention to Practical Effect: Adhere to filling gaps, avoiding starting from scratch, large-scale construction, and seeking grandiosity, finding truth in practice and direction in exploration.
Integrate Data Resources: The premise of big data and cloud computing is information integration and data sharing, and great efforts must be made to eliminate data barriers, promote data aggregation and sharing, once entered, everyone shares, and one data is used to the end.
Insist on Innovation-Driven: Quickly break through technical bottlenecks and form independent intellectual property rights, but never close the door to innovation or work alone; gather wisdom and strength, respecting grassroots employees’ innovative spirit while also opening doors for innovation.
Third, we need to think
About how to start building the Ubiquitous Power IoT
Where to start?
Currently, the State Grid Corporation has clarified the construction content of the Ubiquitous Power IoT. The construction content includes internal business, external business, data sharing, foundational support, technical breakthroughs, and security protection across six aspects and eleven key directions.
As an important member of the State Grid Corporation, State Grid Zhejiang Power proposed at the beginning of the year to lead the construction of a “three types and two networks” enterprise in the State Grid system, aiming to be a pioneer in transformation and development. Xiaoe believes that in accelerating the construction of the Ubiquitous Power IoT, Zhejiang has technological and talent advantages, and must proactively grasp the cutting-edge trends of IoT technology to seize the high ground and build new advantages.
From a foundational perspective, State Grid Zhejiang Power’s IoT applications have already reached a certain scale, with over 27 million smart meters connected, 3 million data collection terminals, and the completion of a unified data center analysis domain across all businesses, having applied new technologies such as “big data, cloud computing, IoT, artificial intelligence, and blockchain” in areas such as grid operation, enterprise operation, and customer service, achieving certain results.
In fact, the “Ubiquitous Power IoT” is not a “castle in the air”; it has already “infiltrated” various aspects of our daily lives and work.
When IoT is introduced into marketing services, electricity handling enters the “face-scanning” era
On April 23, 2018, a citizen of Quzhou, Ling Jie, completed the new meter installation process at the local power supply business hall through “face scanning,” becoming the first experience of the most trendy electricity handling mode “zero certificate handling” in the country. As long as you have received the “online ID card” on Alipay, you can handle more than ten services such as new meter installation and peak-valley electricity application at the business hall without preparing any materials.
The “face-scanning” electricity handling is supported by comprehensive data sharing and online services throughout the process. In the past year, Xiaoe’s colleagues have been incredibly effective in deepening the “most runs once” reform in electricity, handling 3.63 million transactions online, making it easier for enterprises and the public by eliminating 6.52 million trips. Recently, at the national “Two Sessions,” the Governor of Zhejiang Province, Yuan Jiajun, also praised us.
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When IoT is introduced into grid operation, faults are automatically isolated, and dispatch instructions are issued by “robots”
In 2018, the first international benchmark demonstration area for a 20kV distribution network was established in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang. In this area, from the distribution network to the user terminal, comprehensive intelligent coverage has been achieved, and the grid can self-heal from faults. This means that once a fault occurs in the distribution network, the system will automatically sense and isolate the fault, switching to normal power supply mode in microseconds, achieving “zero perception” of faults for customers.
At State Grid Hangzhou Power Supply Company, there is also a new colleague who has “debuted” — the intelligent dispatcher Patch. “Patch” has “self-learned” a vast amount of knowledge on grid dispatching rules, safety regulations, and accident analysis, collaborating closely with human dispatchers to issue dispatch instructions.
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Currently, State Grid Zhejiang Power has initiated the top-level design for the Ubiquitous Power IoT and is diligently preparing relevant construction plans. Xiaoe believes that accelerating the construction of the Ubiquitous Power IoT is not merely a technological transformation but also an enhancement of management thinking and innovation in management concepts.
If you are a power user, what kind of future intelligent electricity usage scenario do you envision?
If you are an entrepreneur, what do you hope to gain from this wave of industrial internet trends?
If you are a power equipment enterprise, where do you envision this industry heading?
If you are a grid employee, how would you define your future work?
If you are……
No matter who you are, don’t miss the opportunity to understand the “Ubiquitous Power IoT,” as it will be a transformative change that will not only alter the energy industry but also the future production methods of many industries and even the future lifestyles of everyone.
Welcome all kinds of unique “brainstorming” to share with Xiaoe, perhaps one day they will come true!
Contributed by: Comprehensive Service Center (Xu Junshan)
Edited by: Deng Tong
