SMART ENERGY
“ By combining field-tested energy management technologies across building , energy generation sources , and energy storage systems , Siemens is showcasing how these technologies can work together , and providing microgrid operators with a holistic view that will minimise energy spend while maximising comfort and security ,” he concludes .
Ensuring grid resilience Grid resilience is an important factor for an evolving grid – continued investment in this space and the push towards grid modernisation will mitigate operational costs and save companies millions , if not billions .
The possibility of power outages caused by severe weather is amplified by other hazards that the grid faces , such as cyber assaults and worldwide pandemics . As a result , ensuring the resiliency of the grid has become a crucial subject .
ABB ’ s Global Digital Lead , Sherif El-Meshad , believes that the electrical grid is the backbone of modern society , stating : “ We experience the importance of having a stable electricity supply every day , considering the current geopolitical conflicts , and , more recently , with concerns about energy security and supply following the war in Ukraine . “ We are also realising that the transition to clean energy makes us more vulnerable to instability . The implementation of technology to make the grid more resilient is now high on the agenda for utilities . This process can be further automated , and we are developing technology that will take the time and effort out of monitoring and scheduling usage , without compromising the quality of supply .”
76 June 2023