Electric power distribution

Huawei Helps Albania's Power Transmission Network Upgrade, Lights up Electric Power Industry Transformation in the Balkans

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

The Transmission System Operator (OST) is responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the national transmission network.

Key Points: 
  • The Transmission System Operator (OST) is responsible for the construction, operations, and maintenance of the national transmission network.
  • The solution helps build a converged power communication network for power transmission and transformation that best suits power grids.
  • OST is National Power Transmission System Operator of the Albanian Electricity Network and the implementation of the DWDM project was very important for our network.
  • We believe that inthis evolution, Albania will have more in-depth cooperation with Huawei and together light up the road of electric power industry transformation in the Balkans.

Distribution Automation Market Worth 16.81 billion USD by 2023

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Friday, June 29, 2018

According to a new market research report "Distribution Automation Market by Component (Field Device (Smart Meters, Voltage Regulators, and Smart Sensors), Software & Services, Communication Technology (Wired, and Wireless)), Type of Utility (Public, Private), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from an estimated market size of USD 11.82 billion in 2018 to USD 16.81 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.29% from 2018 to 2023.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new market research report "Distribution Automation Market by Component (Field Device (Smart Meters, Voltage Regulators, and Smart Sensors), Software & Services, Communication Technology (Wired, and Wireless)), Type of Utility (Public, Private), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from an estimated market size of USD 11.82 billion in 2018 to USD 16.81 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.29% from 2018 to 2023.
  • The field device segment is expected to hold the major share of the Distribution Automation Market during the forecast period.
  • These factors have resulted in the highest market share of the field device segment in the Distribution Automation Market.
  • The public utility segment accounts for the largest share of the Distribution Automation Market, by type of utility, during the forecast period
    The public utility segment is expected to be the largest market for distribution automation, by type of utility, from 2018 to 2023.

Schneider Electric Introduces the Masterpact™ MTZ Circuit Breaker, the Latest Innovation Paving the Road for the Future of Power Distribution

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

For this Internet of Things (IoT) era, Schneider Electric has developed the "Future Ready" circuit breaker that increases efficiency and can adapt to ever-evolving needs for safety, reliability and sustainability Masterpact MTZ .

Key Points: 
  • For this Internet of Things (IoT) era, Schneider Electric has developed the "Future Ready" circuit breaker that increases efficiency and can adapt to ever-evolving needs for safety, reliability and sustainability Masterpact MTZ .
  • Schneider Electric has been setting the standard in air circuit breakers since 1987, first with the Masterpact M, and then with the groundbreaking Masterpact NT/NW circuit breakers.
  • The Masterpact MTZ circuit breakers prepare customers for the future of power distribution with smart connectivity, remote monitoring and easy customization via digital modules.
  • Masterpact MTZ circuit breakers bring the "Future Ready" EcoStruxure Power capabilities required to build smart, dependable and sustainable power distribution systems:
    "We are very excited about the launch of the Masterpact MTZ, the next generation of Power Distribution as part of our EcoStruxure Power portfolio.

4-County Electric Power Association Expands Use of Southern States Switching Solutions

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

HAMPTON, Ga., June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Southern States LLC, a leading provider of switching, automation and protection solutions to utilities for over 100 years, announced that long-term customer 4-County Electric Power Association has selected and installed the Southern States' unitized EV-2 disconnect switch solution to reduce installation cost.

Key Points: 
  • HAMPTON, Ga., June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Southern States LLC, a leading provider of switching, automation and protection solutions to utilities for over 100 years, announced that long-term customer 4-County Electric Power Association has selected and installed the Southern States' unitized EV-2 disconnect switch solution to reduce installation cost.
  • The 4-County Electric Power Association is a Mississippi-based electric distribution cooperative that serves more than 47,000 members across nine counties in eastern Mississippi.
  • 4-County Electric Power Association is a not-for-profit electrical distribution cooperative owned by those they serve.
  • Southern States increases utility systems reliability by delivering next generation switching, automation and protection solutions built on a century of service and customer care.

Global Transformer Monitoring Systems Market, 2026 - Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

The global transformer monitoring systems market is estimated to reach US$ 3731.6 Mn in 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The global transformer monitoring systems market is estimated to reach US$ 3731.6 Mn in 2026.
  • Transformer monitoring systems are increasingly deployed at power stations/plants to ensure uninterrupted transmission and distribution of electricity.
  • Such power outage incidents due to transformer failure can be prevented by integrating transformer monitoring systems into electric infrastructures.
  • Integration of advanced electronic control system and big data analytics have enhanced the performance of modern transformer monitoring systems.

Protect Our Power and Institute for Energy and the Environment Partner for a More Secure and Resilient Electric Grid

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Protect Our Power is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build consensus as soon as possible among government, industry and other key stakeholders to strengthen the nation's electric grid in a timely manner.

Key Points: 
  • Protect Our Power is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build consensus as soon as possible among government, industry and other key stakeholders to strengthen the nation's electric grid in a timely manner.
  • "The electric grid is a sophisticated physical system largely governed by a complex state-by-state regulatory system," said Jim Cunningham, executive director of Protect Our Power.
  • "I applaud Protect our Power for this initiative and the focus on state policy actions," said Kevin Jones, director of the IEE.
  • The Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law School provides accessible resources on contemporary energy law and policy with a focus on a cleaner and more resilient grid of the future.

Customers Should Plan Ahead for Hotter-Than-Normal Summer

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With record-hot summer temperatures expected this year, Direct Energy encourages consumers to prepare for volatile electricity prices this summer.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --With record-hot summer temperatures expected this year, Direct Energy encourages consumers to prepare for volatile electricity prices this summer.
  • The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state's economic grid operator, has also warned about expected rising electricity prices for the summer .
  • Direct Energy is one of North America's largest retail providers of electricity, natural gas, and home and business energy-related services with over four million customers.
  • Direct Energy gives customers choice, simplicity, and innovation where energy, data, and technology meet.

High Plains Power Selects Landis+Gyr for Smart Grid Deployment

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

ATLANTA, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Landis+Gyr (Swiss: LAND.SW) announced it has reached an agreement with High Plains Power to provide advanced metering and network technology for the utility's smart grid deployment.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Landis+Gyr (Swiss: LAND.SW) announced it has reached an agreement with High Plains Power to provide advanced metering and network technology for the utility's smart grid deployment.
  • Based in Riverton, WY, High Plains Power is deploying about 13,000 meters over a wide geographical area.
  • The utility selected Landis+Gyr's Gridstream AMI solution after a successful system pilot project earlier this year.
  • "When looking at updating our current AMI system, we based our decision in part on the ability to support future initiatives for demand management, reliability and all of our operational goals," said Marlene Morss, Chief Executive Officer at High Plains Power.

Tieto Helps Energy Company Wiener Netze in Austria to Rollout 1.6 Million Smart Meters

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Wiener Netze is going to implement the rollout of 1.6 million smart meters in Vienna and its surroundings jointly with Siemens as the prime contractor supported by the consortium and technology partners, Tieto as one key contributor.

Key Points: 
  • Wiener Netze is going to implement the rollout of 1.6 million smart meters in Vienna and its surroundings jointly with Siemens as the prime contractor supported by the consortium and technology partners, Tieto as one key contributor.
  • The consortium will provide both the required technology (IT, transmission technology, meters) and the services (logistics, testing, operational management etc.)
  • "The current demands on smart metering and the associated regulatory requirements present the energy companies in Austria with major challenges, but also chances.
  • Tieto Smart Utility is a modular software solution designed for energy retail, distribution and multi-utility companies.

National Grid Releases Northeast 80x50 Pathway

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Friday, June 15, 2018

WALTHAM, Mass., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid, one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities, today released the " Northeast 80x50 Pathway ," a blueprint for drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 ("80x50").

Key Points: 
  • WALTHAM, Mass., June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid, one of the nation's largest investor-owned utilities, today released the " Northeast 80x50 Pathway ," a blueprint for drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 ("80x50").
  • The Northeast 80x50 Pathway includes in-depth modeling and analysis addressing the three most carbon-intensive sectors in the Northeast- heating, power generation, and transportation.
  • National Grid worked alongside Siemens Power Technology International's leading experts on climate change and energy sector emissions to develop the Pathway.
  • To see the full version of National Grid's Northeast 80x50 Pathway, please visit http://bit.ly/80x2050 .