Blogs

Apr 07 / 2021

The energy grid of the future: The evolution and opportunities of Distributed Energy Software

From individual residences and communities to commercial and industrial facilities—we all rely on energy. In order to ensure that it’s readily available for a changing world including electric vehicles and connected devices, energy grids have to get smarter. Advanced analytics,...

Mar 03 / 2021

5 Benefits of Market-Based Approaches to Local Flexibility

Efficiently managing an increasing share of renewable energy and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) can be challenging for Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs). This challenge is further heightened by the need to manage the congestion DERs, such...

Feb 09 / 2021

Preparing for the Future of Grid Systems

Electric power systems are experiencing a time of unprecedented transformation, due in part to decades of underfunding and a heavy dependence on electricity. Existing centralized systems are not able to give the desired output or performance, nor are they efficient...

Jul 29 / 2020

3 Key Insights For a Cost-Effective Distribution Grid Investment

There are two types of energy grids – transmission and distribution – and each type requires a different set of considerations when looking for investment upgrades. Transmission investments are rare, and often happen in bulk, whereas distribution investments are much...

Jul 29 / 2020

How to Make Your Distribution Plan More Sustainable

There has been a huge rise in demand for sustainable energy amongst consumers – and this demand inevitably impacts utility companies. There are many factors at play that contributed to making sustainability more popular, and the bigger demand can leave...

Jul 09 / 2020

Limitations of Legacy Energy Systems

It’s 2020, and the world has transformed faster than anyone could have imagined. Technological advances have surpassed most people’s wildest dreams, and have helped to improve everyday lives and business processes for the better. We can communicate with loved ones...

Jul 09 / 2020

3 Ways DERs affect your distribution planning

In recent years, there has been a big push for greener, more renewable energy as consumers and industries take note of their carbon footprint. Along with this push, there has also been a huge jump in technological advancements that have...

Jul 09 / 2020

How Utility Companies Can Adapt Post COVID-19

Over the past number of months, countless lives and businesses have been impacted by the events surrounding COVID-19. Many businesses were forced to adapt quickly to the sudden changes in an effort to protect the health and safety of their...