Grid Visibility Depends on Connection

Grid Visibility Depends on Connection

Grid Visibility Depends on Connection Utility communications networks are becoming a critical part of grid planning.  As electric utilities connect substations, SCADA systems, distribution automation devices, advanced metering infrastructure, and control centers,...
Prepared Teams Support Grid Modernization

Prepared Teams Support Grid Modernization

Prepared Teams Support Grid Modernization Grid modernization also depends on workforce readiness. As utilities invest in substations, protection systems, automation, and control technologies, planning teams also need to consider whether field and engineering teams...
Grid Stress Needs Coordinated Planning

Grid Stress Needs Coordinated Planning

Grid Stress Needs Coordinated Planning Grid stress is putting more attention on system coordination. As electricity demand grows and grid conditions become more complex, utilities and system operators need stronger planning visibility across generation, transmission,...
Modern Grids Need Stronger Data Connections

Modern Grids Need Stronger Data Connections

Modern Grids Need Stronger Data Connections Grid modernization is becoming more data dependent.  As utilities expand advanced metering, distributed energy resources, grid-edge devices, and customer-facing technologies, the communication networks behind the grid are...
Transmission Capacity Needs a Longer view

Transmission Capacity Needs a Longer view

Transmission Capacity Needs a Longer view Higher-voltage transmission is moving further into the planning conversation. Utilities and regulators are facing larger infrastructure needs as demand growth, regional congestion, industrial expansion, and reliability...