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Grid Management System – GMS – Vendor Due Diligence

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Business Need

  • Maximize performance of feeders, transformers, and other components of networked distributed systems, as well as integrating with transmission systems and customer operations
  • Automation of distribution for the efficient and reliable operation of the overall power system
  • Realize benefits of distribution grid management including:
    • Increased reliability
    • Reductions in peak loads
    • Improved capabilities for managing distributed sources of renewable energy

Challenge

  • Data capture & correlation
  • Integration of DERs (Distributed Energy Resources) in real-time grid operations
  • Conservation voltage reduction
  • Prevention of power outages & timely restoration
  • Ensure power quality
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Solution and
Results

  • Conduct strategic planning for GMS
  • Plan and develop technology roadmap
  • Develop business and technical requirements
  • Evaluate RFI/RFP documentation and technology
  • Oversee vendor management
  • Conduct functional/operational testing, acceptance testing, and system integration