Distribution

NY Invests in Smart Grid Technologies

Energy Generation

NY Invests in Smart Grid Technologies

New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced US$4.3 million in awards to researchers.

How Effective are the Utility’s Asset Management Platforms?

Energy Retail

How Effective are the Utility’s Asset Management Platforms?

Utilities need to assess their entire asset portfolio by taking a holistic point of view and drawing on sound asset management platforms.

A Growing Market for Grid Protection System in Distributed Generation

Energy Generation

A Growing Market for Grid Protection System in Distributed Generation

Unintentional islanding is a major concern. As the distributed generation market grows, robust solutions will need to be applied.

Triangulating Data-The Next Frontier of the Smart Grid Revolution?

Energy Generation

Triangulating Data-The Next Frontier of the Smart Grid Revolution?

The most volatile part of the grid is the area between the substation and the meters and the power industry is keen to solve this "missing link."

Distributed Generation-Integration in to the Smart Grid

Energy Generation

Distributed Generation-Integration in to the Smart Grid

Since renewables and distributed generation are developing fast and don’t appear to be going anywhere, grid operators have the responsibility to integrate them into the existing transmission and distribution network operations systems.

Secondary Substation Connection – Challenges and Solutions

Energy Retail

Secondary Substation Connection – Challenges and Solutions

The automation of primary and secondary distribution substations is the most challenging activity when it comes to developing a smart grid.

Preparing the Grid for Failure

Transmission & Distribution

Preparing the Grid for Failure

The smart meter alone cannot be relied upon to restore power complete integration of smart grid systems will accelerate the restoration time.