Energy Magazine July 2021 | Page 41

CONNECTED ENERGY

“ It is not that different from the early days of the Internet ; both need access to reliable , real grid and usage data available to all super grid stakeholders to form the basis for a viable business model ”

ANJA LANGER JACQUIN CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER , DEPSYS two offshore HVDC links connecting Scotland and England .
Upgrading grids is no longer purely a question of infrastructure but one of a utility ’ s operational processes added depsys ’ Jacquin .
“ This includes embedding “ smart ” technologies into the grid to provide the utility with the knowledge , insights and foundation for decisions .” She said .
“ The intelligence enables DSOs to continuously deliver quality electricity to endusers despite the increasing disruption from external elements , such as local production from intermittent , renewable energy sources or battery storage . Technology ensures the ability to evolve business models alongside the evolution of the market they serve .”
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