Module 1
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 7th September 2023 |
Electric Grid Data Challenges and Organisational Drivers for CIM
• Overview of the current data exchange and integration challenges in the electric grid, including data quality, data consistency, data security, and data governance
• Discussion of the need for greater interoperability between grid systems and a detailed explanation of the organizational drivers for reaching a single point of truth for grid data exchange
• Understanding the nuanced data requirements of operational networks, planning decisioning, and asset management, and illustrating the challenges of exchanging data between them, including lack of common descriptors, data formats, and system integration
• An introduction to the concept of the Common Information Model (CIM) and the role the standard plays in enabling advanced grid operations, distributed energy resource integration, and improved data accuracy, accessibility, traceability, and maintainability
• Practical exercise: Participants will analyse a real-world electric grid data set, identify areas where CIM could improve data management and integration, and understand the baseline for data quality needed to embark on a CIM implementation  Svein Harald Olsen
Enterprise Information Architect
Statnett |
Module 2
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 14th September 2023 |
The Development of CIM and Regulatory Drivers
• Overview of the history of CIM development, including key milestones such as the release of CIM 14, CIM 16, CIM 100 the organizations involved, such as the IEC, EPRI, UCA International Users Group, and ENTSO-E, and the makeup of CIM working groups
• Understanding the regulatory drivers for CIM adoption, such as compliance with government mandates, and industry standards such as ENTSO – E CGMES, CDPSM and IEC 61968/IEC 61970
• Discussion of the Long-term Development Statement (Ofgem) and Ten-Year Network Development Plan (ENTSO-E) strategy and their role in addressing the challenges of integrating the increasing amount of renewable energy sources into the electricity grid, ensuring the security of supply and the efficient functioning of the market
• An introduction to future developments in CIM standards and their potential impact on the electric grid, such as CIMXML and CIMJSON-LD, and how they could support the integration of advanced technologies and the transition towards a more decentralized and sustainable energy system leveraging web services
• Practical exercise: Participants will gain practical experience of how CIM can be used to model scenarios based on specific aspects of the Long-term Development Strategy (LTDS) related to the integration of renewable energy sources or advanced technologies, such as smart grid and IoT  Rafael Santodomingo-Berry
Smart Grid Consultant
CGIWest |
Module 3
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 21st September 2023 |
Introduction to the Basics of CIM: UML, XML, and RDF/XML
• Overview of the Unified Modelling Language (UML) and its components, such as class diagrams and its role as the fundamental building block for modelling CIM data
• Explanation of the Extensible Markup Language (XML) and its components, such as elements, attributes, and namespaces, and how it is used to represent and exchange CIM data using RDF/XML, XML and JSON
• Introduction to open source and licensed UML modelling tools and XML schema generators, alongside techniques used to visualise, read, and validate UML and XML models
• Examination of the challenges and best practices for working with UML and XML in CIM, such as modelling complexity, data validation, and data exchange
• Practical exercise: Participants will visualise how a UML modelling tool can be used to generate an XML representation of a standardised CIM data model, and validate it against a CIM schema  Varun Perumalla
Lead Architect Power Systems
California ISO |
Module 4
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 28th September 2023 |
Introduction to the Basics of CIM: Language and Terminology
• Overview of the basic concepts and terminology used in CIM and how they are used to represent electric power systems and grid components
• Explanation of the CIM canonical model including object classes, attributes, relationships, packages, and enumerations
• Discussion of the CIM schema and its components, such as the RDFS including SHACL and OWL, and XSD, and how it is used to define and validate CIM data
• Examination of the CIM data exchange format and its components, such as RDF/XML, JSON-LD, DTDL, and how it is used to transfer CIM data between systems
• Practical exercise: An interactive demonstration of how to validate a simple CIM data model compliant with CGMES of an instance file for a real-world electric grid component  Gareth Taylor
Director of the Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems (BIPS)
Brunel University |
Module 5
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 5th October 2023 |
Introduction to CIM Profiles
• Understanding the role of CIM profiles as standardized subsets of the CIM Canonical Model to define specific data exchange requirements between different utility systems
• Overview of commonly used domain specific and implementation specific CIM profiles, their construction, and their use cases
• An introduction to the processes involved in implementing a CIM profile from identifying requirements, profile selection, systems analysis, data mapping, validation, documentation, to profile maintenance
• Familiarization with the tools and techniques used to implement and validate CIM profiles, and how they support profile development and maintenance
• Practical exercise: A simulated implementation of a CIM profile for a specific application or domain  Yang Feng
Staff Software Engineer
Siemens |
Module 6
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 12th October 2023 |
Introduction to CIM Extensions
• Understanding the need for modification, or addition to a standard CIM profile when it does not meet the specific requirements or needs of a particular system, application, or organisation
• Examination of common instances where transmission and distribution operators may require additional information on network topology and network elements, or specific data-exchange requirements that are not included in the standard CIM profiles
• Overview of the processes involved in extending a CIM profile from identifying requirements, standard profile analysis, selecting classes and properties, validation, and documentation of the extension, to implementation and maintenance
• Evaluation of the tools and techniques used to create and validate CIM extensions, such as extension editors and validators, and how they support extension development and maintenance
• Practical exercise: Participants will collaborate to work through the foundational elements of adding an extension to the CIM for a specific application or domain  Ewan Paton
Control Systems Architect
UK Power Networks |
Module 7
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 26th October 2023 |
Inter-utility Use Case: CIM for Grid Models Exchange
• Overview of how CIM provides a standardized data exchange format for grid development and network code processes across regional or pan-European boundaries
• Evaluating the challenges around the exchange of equipment information, topology information, power system state variables, and steady state hypothesis information.
• Understanding how the Common Grid Model Exchange Specification (CGMES) enables the use of power system data for load flow and contingency analysis, short circuit calculations, market information transparency, capacity calculation for capacity allocation and congestion management, and dynamic security assessment, ensuring compatibility between different applications used by TSOs and DSOs
• An introduction to the ENTSO-E conformity assessment process and interoperability testing
• Practical exercise: Participants will perform a simulation of a regional grid model exchange using sample data, including equipment information, topology information, power system state variables, and steady state hypothesis information  Marianne Bliko
Growth Manager Renewables & Utilities
Kongsberg Digital |
Module 8
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 2nd November 2023 |
Intra-utility Use Case: Operational, Planning, and Asset Management Data Exchange
• Overview of the process for exchanging data between internal systems using CIM standards, such as data flow, data transformation, and data validation.
• Explanation of the different types of data exchanges and their use cases, such as real-time data exchange for monitoring and control, and batch data exchange for reporting and analysis
• Discussion of the tools and techniques used to implement CIM-based data exchange between internal systems, such as data exchange protocols, data exchange formats, and data exchange platforms
• Examination of the challenges and best practices for designing and implementing internal systems data exchange, such as data quality, data consistency, data security, and data governance
• Practical exercise: Participants will work in teams to design and implement a CIM-based data exchange between two simulated internal systems, and demonstrate its use for monitoring and control  Mohammed Radi
Network Data Modelling Engineer (CIM)
UK Power Networks |
Module 9
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 9th November 2023 |
Utility to Flexibility Players and Markets Use Case
• Overview of the of the evolving data-exchange requirements and challenges brought about by the transition to a low-carbon, decentralized energy system, and increasing demands of energy consumers and stakeholders
• Understanding how a common network model derived from CIM can provide the basis for standardising network and system operator datasets, minimise duplication of efforts, enable innovation, and remove barriers to entry for new market participants and service providers
• An introduction to the role of CIM in demand response management, DER management, Energy storage, and real-time data management, leveraging data from sources such as zone markets and weather information to support decision-making processes of stakeholders such as local authorities, emerging energy users, and gas networks
• Leveraging a standardized CIM data model to create a virtuous circle with AI and ML to improve grid data analytics and insight
• Practical Exercise: Participants will work through an example of applying a CIM-based network model to flexibility players use cases  Alan McMorran
Managing Director
Open Grid Systems |
Module 10
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 16th November 2023 |
Utility to Consumer Use Case
• An overview of the evolving requirements for data-exchange between Utilities and consumers, brought about by prosumer trends, smart meters and other IoT devices and the need for optimisation
• Understanding the role of CIM in modelling prosumer energy consumption and generation patterns and developing strategies for effective load management such as load shedding and demand response
• Using CIM to model the physical and electrical characteristics of energy sources, such as their capacity, voltage, and frequency, and to simulate the flow of energy through the system
• Applying CIM to identify contingencies and develop contingency plans, calculate net energy consumption and generation, and collect, process, and analyse metering data to optimise load management strategies
• Practical exercise: participants will work through a CIM-based residential solar asset data exchange and load management case study  Anna Elgersma
Data Architect
Alliander |
Module 11
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 23rd November 2023 |
Interoperability with Non-CIM Systems and IEC 61850
• Overview of achieving interoperability between CIM-based systems and non-CIM Systems, and data formats including processes such as data mapping, data transformation, and data validation.
• Understanding the similarities and differences between CIM 61850, their use cases in the electric grid, and the drivers for interoperability between the standards
• Becoming familiar with the tools and techniques used to implement interoperability between CIM and IEC 61850, such as data exchange protocols, data exchange formats, and data exchange platforms
• Examination of the challenges and best practices for achieving interoperability between these standards, such as data quality, data consistency, data security, and data governance.
• Practical exercise: Participants will work through a small distribution substation use case to look at 61850 files and define a dataset that can be used by a CIM-based client  Tom Berry
System Architect
Schneider Electric |
Module 12
16:30 to 17:30 CET
Thursday 30th November 2023 |
Overcoming Organisational Challenges of CIM Adoption
• Overview of the common organizational challenges faced when adopting CIM standards, such as resistance to change, lack of resources, lack of skills, and lack of governance
• Overview of the common technical challenges faced when adopting CIM standards, such as legacy systems, data management and integration, mapping existing data to CIM classes, data quality, and interoperability
• Explanation of the importance of communication, training, and stakeholder engagement in overcoming these challenges, and how they support CIM adoption and implementation, including the importance of internal alignment and collaboration between power engineers and data/IT professionals
• Examination of the role of leadership in driving CIM adoption by setting out a clear vision and strategy, creating a culture of continuous improvement, and providing resources and support across the organisation
• Practical exercise: Participants will analyse a set of common data problems form disparate datasets within a simulated organisation and develop a plan to communicate the value of a centralised strategic approach to solving them based on CIM  Paul Hayes
Smart Networks Engineer
ESB |
