We specialize in helping utilities navigate the complexities of grid modernization through cutting-edge solutions in system observability, automation, and distribution system operation. Our expertise spans enhancing grid visibility with advanced measurement tools, implementing automation strategies like ADMS and DERMS, and designing actionable roadmaps for DSOs. By leveraging data analytics, situational awareness tools, and energy market integration strategies, we enable utilities to optimize operations, improve reliability, and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
System Observability and Controllability
- Grid Visibility (Measurements with IEDs): Leveraging Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) for real-time monitoring and data collection to enhance visibility across the grid. This includes deploying sensors, smart meters, and other monitoring devices for accurate operational insights.
- Situational Awareness Tools: Implementation of advanced software and systems to provide real-time situational awareness, enabling utilities to detect anomalies, predict failures, and respond proactively to grid conditions.
- Data Analytics for Extended Grid States: Using advanced data analytics to assess and predict grid performance under extended operational states. This includes identifying trends, optimizing grid configurations, and supporting long-term planning.
Automation and Active Management
- Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS): Deployment of integrated systems to streamline distribution network operations, offering enhanced capabilities such as fault location, isolation, restoration (FLISR), and real-time grid optimization.
- Distributed Energy Resources Management (DERMS): Providing tools and frameworks for managing distributed energy resources, including integration, optimization, and compliance reporting for solar, wind, and battery storage systems.
- Distribution Automation (DA) Strategies: Designing and implementing strategies to automate grid functions, from automated reclosers to self-healing networks, to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Demand Response (DR) and Virtual Power Plants (VPP): Developing systems to enable demand-side management and create virtual power plants that aggregate distributed resources for market participation and grid balancing.
Distribution System Operation
- DSO Strategy and Roadmap: Crafting comprehensive strategies for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to manage modern grid challenges, from DER integration to regulatory compliance. This includes creating roadmaps for achieving operational excellence.
- Energy Market Management: Supporting DSOs in navigating and participating in energy markets through strategies for market integration, capacity management, and leveraging distributed resources for economic and operational benefits.
- Enhance Grid Visibility and Control
- Automate and Optimize Grid Operations
- Integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
- Strategize for Future Energy Markets