ANCING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
GRID CONNECTIONS
Digitalisation is transforming green energy connectivity but utilities must ensure their technology reach covers local opportunities , advises Nokia
WRITTEN BY : DOMINIC ELLIS
Renewable energy is on the cusp of transformational change , receiving generous investments and incentives from governments , regulatory bodies and the private sector . A key initiative that is set to revolutionise the industry further is the drive towards digital connectivity .
“ Power utilities have a significant role in a country ’ s ability to achieve their net-zero emissions ’ target ,” said David Christophe , Head of Utility Solutions Marketing at Nokia .
“ To successfully integrate growing amounts of distributed renewable generation and storage while maintaining power quality , reliability and a reasonable price , power utilities need to digitalise , automate and extend communications further out in the grid .” energydigital . com 37