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Optimization is the process of making a system as good as possible. But even though the concept is simple, the practice is complex because it involves multiple variables and tradeoffs. In the case of the power grid, we must find just the right balance between reliability, availability, efficiency and cost. Fortunately, the smart grid offers solutions. First, smart devices gather information, providing a more accurate and detailed understanding. Second, smart software analyzes that data and suggests adjustments to wring maximum value from grid assets.
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A new report from the Electric Power Research Institute suggests efficiency gains using superconducting DC transmission lines could be significant. |
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Telvent (NASDAQ: TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, announced today that its electrical distribution geographic information system (GIS) software is available to enhance engineering curriculums at higher education intuitions. With an increased emphasis on energy efficiency and smart grid developments, the energy industry is in critical need of highly trained and educated workforce to meet these needs. Providing engineering students and educators with the industry’s latest GIS technology tools allows them to gain better understanding of how to solve real-world problems. |
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CURRENT Group, Beckwith Electric and Blue Grass Energy announced today that Blue Grass Energy has selected Smart Grid technology partners CURRENT and Beckwith Electric to demonstrate integrated Volt/VAR Control and Dynamic Voltage Optimization solutions that will enable Blue Grass Energy to reduce technical losses, voltage profiles and reduce system load through advanced voltage optimization automation.
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This paper puts forth the argument that growth of large central station wind and solar farms, a national priority, will be stymied until existing transmission capacity is increased using new technology (FACTS, optimized transmission dispatch, high capacity conductors, advanced storage, etc.) along with the addition of new high capacity high voltage direct current (HVDC)—800 kV—and high voltage alternating current (HVAC)—765 kV lines. Bottom line: while it is true that today’s transmission is more advanced than distribution, the transition to a smart grid requires much more transmission capability and now is the time to make the required investment.
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Verizon and the CURRENT Group team up to provide utilities with a way to more quickly implement the capabilities of the Smart Grid by coupling CURRENT's intelligent distributed sensing with an IP-based solution from communications giant Verizon. We told you cellular is coming on strong. |
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Electric utilities can more quickly adopt smart grid capabilities by combining intelligent distributed sensing from CURRENT Group with an Internet Protocol-based solution from Verizon. Under a new agreement, the two companies are enabling real-time power consumption and analysis communications between electric companies and sensors deployed on their networks. |
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Landis+Gyr, as part of its contribution to the development of an energy conscious future, today launches AGUILOG®, a solution designed to optimise utility operations and improve overall service efficiency. |
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You want the big boys on your side? Global security giant Lockheed Martin has released its Smart Energy Enterprise Suite that offers utilities improved command and control. Jesse caught a sneak preview a while back and says the LM folks know their stuff. |
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CURRENT Group and Beckwith Electric announced today that they have entered into an agreement to integrate CURRENT's Volt/VAR Control and Dynamic Voltage Optimization solutions with Beckwith Electric's Load Tap Changer, Voltage Regulator and Capacitor Controls, enabling electric utilities to reduce technical losses, optimize feeder voltage profiles during normal operating conditions, and reduce load demand through voltage optimization. |
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Get a quick overview on optimizing voltage. |
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Engineering firm SAIC will soon release software able to predict grid failures days, weeks and even months before they happen. Reliability center maintenance (RCM) has been catching on in other industries, but has yet to gain traction in the electric power sector despite attempts by several startups. |
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AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP), has selected PCS UtiliData’s AdaptiVolt™ Volt/Var Optimization system for a demand reduction project in northeast central Ohio as part of the company’s recently announced AEP Ohio gridSMARTSM Demonstration Project. |
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Improved power quality is one of the promises of the Smart Grid. Technology to make that happen is getting smarter, and Erich Gunther suggests PSL's high-performance, low-cost PQube Power Quality Monitor is one to watch. Learn why PQube scored 90 out of 100 on SGN's Smart Grid Scorecard. |
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In this paper, an optimal power flow method is proposed to minimize the total cost of generation and minimize the transmission loss. The key concept is the inclusion of security constraints so that the obtained solutions are secure for credible contingencies. The power system operator can select the solution that meets the desired objectives from the available multiple solutions. Case studies are presented to illustrate the proposed method. |
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This white paper outlines the benefits of grid optimization, in particular the value of efficiency at the utility level. It discusses the gains that can be derived from efficiencies in the power transmission and distribution systems. |
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Of the variety of energy storage technologies that could
support a smart grid, advanced batteries may offer the
broadest potential, according to this paper developed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory for the DOE. Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES), Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), and pumped hydroelectric storage all have value as large central station energy storage technologies, but are not well suited to also support smart distribution system
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CURRENT Group announced today the deployment of its industry-leading Volt/VAR Control solution with Xcel Energy as part of the SmartGridCity™ project in Boulder, Colorado. The Volt/VAR Control solution is part of the CURRENT System Optimization software application suite and operates on the CURRENT OpenGrid™ platform. |
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Jesse Berst is interviewed as part of this documentary built for IBM by Radical Media. Hear Jesse and others discuss the economic benefits of implementation of the Smart Grid. |
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Dr. Kumar of RTPSI Labs discusses the smart power grid and applications of computational intelligence in power systems. |
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The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkely Lab) announced today that mathematicians from its Computational Research Division (CRD) are receiving Recovery Act funds to help increase the reliability of the electrical grid and improve the nation's ability to respond to energy disruptions. By advancing the technologies needed to implement a smart grid, Berkeley researchers will play an important role in avoiding costly, cascading blackouts like the August 2003 blackout that affected eight northeastern U.S states and Canada. |
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The purpose of this white paper is to describe RSI technology and how it provides for a new level of asset optimization, where the grid itself is the primary asset, and all component pieces (the secondary assets) are tuned to maximize the objectives of the grid. It is intended for electric utility engineers and operators. |
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A large municipal utility that serves a metropolitan area of over a million people asked Optimal Technologies to demonstrate how AEMPFAST could significantly improve the load serving and import capability of its system. Their system was comprised of 13,928 buses, 12,536 line sections, 2,730 generators and 7,126 loads. The goal was to improve the load serving capability of a zone within this system while considering the interaction with the rest of the system. |
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Advanced sensor technology could change the way in which the power delivery grid is operated by moving from a deterministic approach to a probabilistic approach based on sensor information. Utilities may be able to extend the life of existing power generation and delivery assets via improved knowledge of their condition. |
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Six-page brochure from ABB describing its grid capabilities and contributions, including its capabilities in Wide Area Management Systems (WAMS) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) where ABB is a world leader. Despite mention of a few interesting case studies, lacks the links to additional information that would make it a more useful tool. |
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Hybrid reactive power compensation systems consisting of inverter-based dynamic compensators and mechanically-
switched shunt capacitor and reactor banks provide an economical means of meeting typical grid code requirements for power factor and voltage control. This paper provides an overview of the capabilities of the hybrid reactive power compensation system, typical configurations and ratings, and application examples. |
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