SMART GRIDS
This could support not just then management of cost , but also the carbon profile of energy sources .
The increased use of electricity requires the expansion of transmission and distribution networks , but building new lines is difficult in many countries .
The systematic application of IoT on electricity networks could enable operators to more precisely understand conditions and electricity flows on the lines , allowing them to expand transmission capacity without increasing the physical footprint .
Rise of the ‘ Ultimate Smart Grid ’ The term ‘ Industry 5.0 ’ for the DSO refers to people working alongside smart assets . It ’ s about enabling assets to work better and faster by leveraging advanced technologies , including integrated technologies via the IoT and big data .
With Industry 5.0 , the wider market will be able to better automate the asset management process with real-time data from the field to create the ‘ Ultimate Smart Grid .’
The Ultimate Smart Grid needs to function as a unified and interoperable network , linking workforce devices , like mobile phones and tablets , with network devices , such as sensors and switches .
It must be able to flex and have capacity for network events , planned or unplanned . This places new requirements on these networks to be more intelligent than they are today – with the capability to distribute intelligence to the edges of the network .
The connectivity and data management side is the key for getting value from the Ultimate Smart Grid , as it will provide meaningful insights from the infrastructure .
82 June 2022