Publication: Challenges and Recommendations on the Development of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Datahub for Improved DERs Data Management in Malaysia
Date
2021
Authors
Ramasamy A.
Aris H.
Abdul Latif A.
Malek S.N.H.
Abdul Latif S.
Kaur K.D.
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Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Abstract
The increase in Malaysia�s energy demand has resulted in the rise of electricity generation. Specific policies and measures are therefore put in place to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. The reduction is possible with the widespread adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) technologies that produce electricity from renewable energy sources. With the increase of DERs and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), more data need to be managed. DERs data come from various sources in different formats, making data management process more complex. The technical challenges faced by the utility companies are in terms of data integration, data interoperability and data model. The non-technical challenges include business model, access right and boundary, and data security and privacy. The aim of this research is therefore to find a wholesome solution to these challenges. To do that, DERs data management from six countries have been analyzed and compared. Taking the cue from the successful endeavors of the selected countries, this paper proposes the development of an energy datahub to address the challenges and provides recommendations in moving forward. A datahub is a central repository, which allows all DERs data to be stored, structured and shared with other systems. Datahub can be utilized to coordinate and manage the processes between complex data transactions, electricity suppliers and grid companies. Good data management can be ensured in datahub by implementing good data governance. � 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
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Advanced metering infrastructures; Data integration; Electric power generation; Electric power transmission networks; Electric utilities; Energy management; Fossil fuels; Information management; Renewable energy resources; Smart meters; % reductions; Distributed Energy Resources; Distribution grid; Electricity-generation; Energy demands; Energy informatics; Malaysia; Policies and measures; Renewable energies; Technical challenges; Energy efficiency