Itron and GE Vernova Pioneer Unification of Grid Edge and Grid Operations Data, Giving Utilities Real-Time Insights Needed to Enable a More Reliable, Resilient Grid - Seite 2

The combined solutions are expected to deliver a range of customer benefits, including:

• Improved navigation and response to load demands via GE Vernova’s GridOS advanced distributed management systems (ADMS) software and Itron’s ability to deliver distributed intelligence (DI) data such as service transformer data, location, phasing and voltage loads.
• Resolve grid constraints with greater access to optimize residential DERs like smart thermostats, residential solar and EV chargers, via GE Vernova’s GridOS DERMS (distributed energy resource management system) and Itron’s Aggregation and Edge DERMs data, including type, location, load and status.
• Real-time automated model accuracy via artificial Intelligence (AI) / machine learning (ML) with meter data management (MDM) data/insights to identify discrepancies in the geo network model based on real-world data.
• Better reliability and more stable power supply via GE Vernova’s Geo Network Management software and Itron’s extensive distributed intelligence (DI) distribution meter data.

“In a rapidly evolving age of renewables, EVs, climate and energy security disruptions, achieving comprehensive understanding of grid performance is imperative for utilities aiming to orchestrate a reliable and more sustainable grid to meet customer expectations,” said Mahesh Sudhakaran, general manager, Grid Software at GE Vernova. “Bringing Itron’s experience at the edge and GE Vernova’s deep expertise in grid operations together offers a path for utilities to streamline and unify their approach to demand management, DER optimization and grid operations to deliver a grid fit for the future.”

“Itron and GE Vernova both recognize that grid operators need more data and insight for proactive, real-time decision making, reliable forecasts, rapid and confident responses to outages, non-wires capacity upgrades, and the ability to predict potential problems before they occur,” said Don Reeves, senior vice president, outcomes at Itron. “The challenges grid operators face today are many. They will only multiply tomorrow. The answer is access to high-resolution grid edge data and operational insight, and the ability to leverage that data to achieve the visibility needed to build and manage the grid of the future. That’s what this collaboration is about.”