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between transmission and distribution grid operators in helping to ensure energy security . The organisation believes this can be achieved through the coordinated operation and planning of transmission and distribution systems between operators .
This view is also expressed by Boixeda , who says the issue of grid management is key .
“ The business of energy transmission and distribution has undergone little change in recent years but can be impacted by a number of factors . Changes in consumption habits – like an increased demand from charging electric vehicles at home and the injection of energy from solar panels – means daily demand patterns are becoming more volatile ,” he states .
“ So , to cope with these changes and to avoid overloads , distribution companies will have to invest in optimising the grid , which may put pressure on profitability and cash flows . Investment is unavoidable , so the question is : how do companies future-proof their assets as well as prepare themselves for the future ?”
Boixeda believes grid management has been made easier due to the implementation of IoT solutions , boosted by the introduction of communication improvements such as 5G . Through advanced analytics , energy companies can collect and analyse data in real time , allowing them to optimise operating costs , and even define predictive maintenance policies that guarantee the level of service and savings .
Sustainable green cloud approach To ensure long-term growth as well as meet the increasing demand for cloud computing and data management for the energy sector , it ’ s crucial to manage the rising energy consumption and carbon emissions in a fully sustainable manner .
“ 30 % of large data centres servers are unused , that means a waste of $ 30bn annually ”
VAERIE DA FONSECA WW SALES AND GTM DIRECTOR GREENLAKE SERVICES HP ENTERPRISE
68 April 2023