The Power of Together.
The world around energy has changed.
Providing a 21st century plan of action to decarbonization through open source, open frameworks, reference architectures, and a support ecosystem of complementary projects.
Typical technology adoption curve
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The challenge for decarbonization - a technology adoption rate of 8% annual for 30 years!
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VISION:
The grid of the future is composed of loosely coupled systems that are resilient, manageable, and observable. Combined with robust automation, the digitalization of energy enables engineers and markets to make high-impact changes frequently and predictably with minimal toil.
MISSION:
Isolation and going �it alone are no longer viable.
We need speed, scale, �enhanced security, accelerated �innovation, and global talent.
We need mass collaboration.
The world’s dominant �open source platform.
100%
Supercomputer�Market
62%
Embedded�Systems Market
90%
Mainframe�Customers
90%
Public Cloud�Workload
82%
Smartphone�Market Share
2nd
To Windows�in Enterprise
#1
Internet �Client
A new member joins �The Linux Foundation every day.
232+
Open Source�Projects
100%
of Fortune 100�Tech & Telecom
40,000+
Developers�Contributing Code
1625+
Members From�41 Countries
$15.7B
Shared�Value
The LF Energy ecosystem alleviates the cost, �risk and stagnation of isolated solutions.
Direction of digitalization (Generic)
Control software Operating System
Control Plane CPU
Switch Silicon
Data Plane Silicon
Features/Service Mgmt & Ops
Today’s Black Box
Proprietary
Hardware
Software
Orchestration, Management
Virtual Functions
Ability to run applications & services in software over generic hardware versus purpose build appliance hardware
Automation
Zero Touch Operations – design, policy, orchestration, management and runtime operations with closed loop control
Software-Defined
Separation of Control plane ie where traffic should go from Data plane – actual traffic forwarding
Disaggregation
Ability to separate hardware from software – other term white-boxes
Market Disruption
Driving Innovation
Open Source Project Based Stack
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Decentralized control VS centralized control
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SYSTEM CONTROL
ACQUISITION AND CONTROL
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER & MARKET
Decentralized control
Centralized control
> Milliseconds
> Seconds
> Minutes
FORECASTING
EDGE
DATA CENTER(S)
GATEWAY TO MARKETS
Events
Events
GATEWAY TO
CUSTOMERS
HUB TO THE EDGE
SUBSTATION NODE
CUSTOMER-SIDE NODE
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
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Direction of digitalization (Generic)
Control software Operating System
Control Plane CPU
Switch Silicon
Data Plane Silicon
Features/Service Mgmt & Ops
Today’s Black Box
Proprietary
Hardware
Software
Orchestration, Management
Virtual Functions
Ability to run applications & services in software over generic hardware versus purpose build appliance hardware
Automation
Zero Touch Operations – design, policy, orchestration, management and runtime operations with closed loop control
Software-Defined
Separation of Control plane ie where traffic should go from Data plane – actual traffic forwarding
Disaggregation
Ability to separate hardware from software – other term white-boxes
Market Disruption
Driving Innovation
Open Source Project Based Stack
Cloud
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Requirements Energy Cloud 1/2
Hybrid/Multi Cloud
Networking
Storage
Security
Core Container Platform
Sovereignty and self-determination
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Requirements Energy Cloud 2/2
Support
Observability
CI/CD
Data Infrastructure as a Service
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Benefits for Cloud Provider
1
2
3
Direct Marketing to Global Energy Companies
Direct Customer Contact for special requirements/services
Being part of the biggest IT-(R)evolution
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OUR COMMITMENT
To achieve our climate and energy transition goals we have joined together to create a common high-level architecture defining a fit-for-the-future grid. What follows is a start. We want your feedback and involvement. With this we proclaim a commitment under LF Energy to find shared strategic dependencies. By utilizing open source we can accelerate a technology revolution that enables rapid decarbonization by digitalizing the global energy grid.
We see that cooperation and working together is the only path to individual and collective success.
Join us.
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CUSTOMER & MARKET
ACQUISITION AND CONTROL
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ASSET MANAGEMENT
SHARED
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
IT MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
COMMON COMMUNICATION MEDIA
DATA MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS GOVERNANCE
AGGREGATION
NODE
DISTRIBUTED
NODE
CENTRAL HUB
SUBSTATION
NODE
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
EQUIPMENT
NODE
EDGE NODE CONTROL
CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
LESS CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
MARKET PLATFORM GATEWAY
METERING & COMPENSATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP & COMMUNICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSE
ASSET SUPERVISION
OUTAGE MANAGEMENT
ASSET REPOSITORY
ASSET INVESTMENT PLANNING
FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICS
SYSTEM�CONTROL
FORECASTING
MARKET�SIGNAL
POWER SYSTEM CALCULATION
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
LFE High-Level Functional Architecture V1.0 - CC 4.0
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CUSTOMER & MARKET
ACQUISITION AND CONTROL
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ASSET MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER SIDE
NODE
SHARED
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
IT MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
COMMON COMMUNICATION MEDIA
DATA MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS GOVERNANCE
AGGREGATION
NODE
DISTRIBUTED
NODE
CENTRAL HUB
SUBSTATION
NODE
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
EQUIPMENT
NODE
EDGE NODE CONTROL
CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
LESS CRITICICAL EQUIPMENTS
ASSET SUPERVISION
OUTAGE MANAGEMENT
ASSET REPOSITORY
ASSET INVESTMENT PLANNING
FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICS
CENTRAL HUB
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
EDGE NODE CONTROL
CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
Sensor Protection Actuator
LESS CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
Sensor | Protection | Actuator
ASSET SUPERVISION
OUTAGE MANAGEMENT
ASSET REPOSITORY
ASSET INVESTMENT PLANNING
FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICS
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
IT MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
COMMON COMMUNICATION MEDIA
DATA MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS GOVERNANCE
SECURITY MGT
DATA MANAGEMENT
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
MARKET PLATFORM GATEWAY
METERING & COMPENSATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP & COMMUNICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSE
SYSTEM CONTROL
FORECASTS
MARKET SIGNAL
generators / Storage / site optimization
POWER SYSTEM CALCULATION
LFE High-Level Functional Architecture V1.0 - CC 4.0
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CUSTOMER & MARKET
ACQUISITION AND CONTROL
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ASSET MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER SIDE
NODE
SHARED
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
IT MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
COMMON COMMUNICATION MEDIA
DATA MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS GOVERNANCE
AGGREGATION
NODE
DISTRIBUTED
NODE
CENTRAL HUB
SUBSTATION
NODE
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
EQUIPMENT
NODE
EDGE NODE CONTROL
CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
LESS CRITICICAL EQUIPMENTS
ASSET SUPERVISION
OUTAGE MANAGEMENT
ASSET REPOSITORY
ASSET INVESTMENT PLANNING
FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICS
CENTRAL HUB
INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE
EDGE NODE CONTROL
CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
Sensor Protection Actuator
LESS CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS
Sensor | Protection | Actuator
ASSET SUPERVISION
OUTAGE MANAGEMENT
ASSET REPOSITORY
ASSET INVESTMENT PLANNING
FIELD WORK MANAGEMENT
ANALYTICS
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
IT MANAGEMENT
SUPERVISION
COMMON COMMUNICATION MEDIA
DATA MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS GOVERNANCE
LFE High-Level Functional Architecture V1.0 - CC 4.0
SECURITY MGT
DATA MANAGEMENT
SECURITY MANAGEMENT
MARKET PLATFORM GATEWAY
METERING & COMPENSATION
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP & COMMUNICATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSE
SYSTEM CONTROL
FORECASTS
MARKET SIGNAL
POWER SYSTEM CALCULATION
POWER SYSTEM CALCULATION
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METERING & COMPENSATION
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EDGE NODE CONTROL
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ASSET SUPERVISION
ASSET
MONITORING
In planning
UNIFIED OPERATOR’S UX COMPONENTS & FRAMEWORK
Cyber Security
In planning
DIGITAL Substation Automation Systems
Virtualization
In Planning
Fault Localization
In planning
Microgrid
In planning
Data Umbrella Project
In planning
Digital Twins
In planning
Membership Model
Leveraged Development &
Open Source Software Ecosystem
Compete on Products & Services
Leadership &
Support
We insure the neutral ecosystem. Collaborate and form strategic relationships across key stakeholders.
Marketing
& PR
Promote your innovations and share definitive action to ALL stakeholders. Gain leading-edge insights, driving faster/better ME&O.
Training & Talent
Access to top talent and training. Expand your resources cost effectively. Develop deeper understanding of specialized subject matter.
Security
Global strength testing; beyond what any one in-house team can do. Surface and drive enhanced cyber security doctrine through insights.
Badging & Certification
Elevate the skills of your team and keep them engaged with emerging breakthroughs.
IP Legal Support
Removes IP ownership issues and costs.
Global
Events
Access to global thought leaders and influencers. Seamlessly transitioned to virtual events.
Marketplace
Membership Benefits
20%
80%
Membership and Participation Levels
Membership Level | Annual Fee | Plus Linux Foundation Membership: Silver (if not a member) | Board �Seat | TSC Seat | Outreach Committee | Suggested Minimum FTE* | Notes |
Premier | Flat fee: $150k | $20k | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 | Two year minimum commitment |
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General | $5k-50k based on org size1 | Based on number of employees $20K (5000+)�$15K (499-4999) $10K (100-499)�$5,000 (0-99) | (Possible) 1 per every 10 General members | Based on Merit | Yes | N/A | A TSC seat may be earned by technical contribution as a project leader |
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Associate | No fee | No | (Provisional at start-up) | Based on Merit | Yes | N/A | Limited to academic, research and NGO organizations |
General Annual Fee Scale
$50K - > 5,000 employees
$30K - 1,000 – 4,999 employees�$20K - 200 – 1,000 employees
$10K -100 – 200 employees
$5K -< 100 employees
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* FTE = Full Time Equivalent (e.g. 2 employees each spend 50% of their time on a project). This suggestion is meant to provide a minimum resource investment to ensure members are contributing technically. Most projects see much higher investment of resources than the minimum requirement.
LF Energy Membership Benefits
Details | Premier | General |
Guaranteed seat on the LF Energy governance board | 🗹 | |
Shape the energy industry and its shared commodity layers of ICT to increase influence and accelerate market transformation with regards to decarbonization and to meet climate goals | 🗹 | |
Host strategic and critical projects and lead industry efforts | 🗹 | |
Direct oversight and influence on all of LF Energy, including access to briefing on the pipeline and inclusion of new projects | 🗹 | |
Direct ability to govern and create new projects | 🗹 | |
Direct influence on messaging, PR, marketing, developer events, training | 🗹 | |
Budget Influence/approval, how and where the project spends money | 🗹 | |
Advise member of advancing brand leadership worldwide in open source | 🗹 | |
Promotion in top news outlets | 🗹 | |
Placement of member brand at forefront of LF Energy web properties | 🗹 | |
Participation in Linux Foundation Member Summit (Additional Seat) | 🗹 | |
LF Energy Membership Benefits
Details | Premier | General |
Assist members in their open source strategy activities | 🗹 | |
Send signal that GE is committed and serious about the energy transition and 100% planetary decarbonization | 🗹 | |
Premium access to the project ED/VP to understand business goals help you succeed in those goals any way possible | 🗹 | |
Premium access to the LF Energy operations staff. This is across all LF Energy functions like IT and technical expertise across projects in the Linux Foundation ecosystem, Marketing, and Operations, | 🗹 | |
Participate in any cross project strategy discussions on harmonization and future direction of LF Energy | 🗹 | |
LF Leadership support to keynote member events, participate in outreach (eg roadshows, events, conference meet ups etc..) | 🗹 | |
Priority for hosting LF Energy Roadshows and meetups at the location of their choice | 🗹 | |
2x guest blog pieces on LF Energy blog | 🗹 | |
Support for member announcements and member PRs | 🗹 | 🗹 |
If member requests, LF Energy will provide quote for member press release or blog | 🗹 | 🗹 |
Logo on the website once your membership has been announced. | 🗹 | 🗹 |
Discount on Event Sponsorship packages | 🗹 | 🗹 |
For Further Information
Shuli Goodman
Executive Director�LF Energy�sgoodman@lfenergy.org
Mike Dolan�VP of Strategic Programs, �Linux Foundation�mdolan@linuxfoundation.org
Our Website: https://lfenergy.org
Membership: https://www.lfenergy.org/join/
Mailing Lists: https://lists.lfenergy.org
Appendix
The Taxonomy and glossary
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LF Energy
Data Architecture Working Document
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QcHqPRSmUUJQlJnfygGDkOpDPlId6U1V22pBuvZvDYk/edit?pli=1#
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