'Smart Grid Station' Installed at Suwon Convention Center

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon City announced on the 19th that it has equipped Suwon Convention Center with a 'Smart Grid Station,' an eco-friendly energy management system.

The Smart Grid Station is an 'intelligent power grid' that integrates power grid operation systems with operational facilities and information communication technology for power, heating and cooling systems, gas, water, and other utilities within buildings to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.

In doing so, the city has installed intelligent power meters (AMI), Digital Information Display (DID) devices, kiosks, air quality sensors, and a data integration system at Suwon Convention Center.

By linking previously installed renewable energy sources (solar and geothermal), and energy storage systems (ESS) with intelligent power meters, the city plans to efficiently manage power demand.

The Smart Grid Station targets solar power generation, thermal storage geothermal energy, energy storage systems, lighting and heating equipment, power equipment, and elevators and escalators.

Utilizing the Smart Grid Station allows real-time integrated management of demand power and efficient response to 'power peaks,' thereby reducing power consumption. It also has the effect of reducing greenhouse gases by 244 tons annually.

Suwon Convention Center provides visitors with a 3D virtual experience service through kiosks and large-scale screens that allow them to see energy flow within the building at a glance.

Visitors can view the status of renewable energy generation in the center, real-time power demand status of heating and cooling systems, lighting, elevators and other facilities used in the building, and air quality in conference rooms.

A city official stated, "Ahead of the 4th Asia-Pacific Environment Ministers Forum scheduled to be held in Suwon in October, this will be an opportunity to widely inform visitors to Suwon Convention Center about Suwon City's level of energy demand management technology."