EnergyAustrlia’s next step towards a smart grid.
EnergyAustrlia’s next step towards a smart grid
In March 2009, EnergyAustralia launched a $3.2 million plan to implement an energy network monitoring and control solution, a key element within the company’s overall intelligent network program, the Distribution Monitoring and Control (DM&C) project involves the roll-out of 12,000 sensing devices throughout the electricity distribution network, creating a smart grid.
Under the initial agreement, IBM will design and build the system IT architecture to support the project, in which sensing devices will connect with the energy utility’s operational systems using a combination of fourth generation and existing technologies.
The project will enable the utility to deliver energy more efficiently and reliably, and allow a greater number and range of environmental solutions to be integrated into the electricity network such as renewable energy.
It will reduce outages through faster fault location and preventative maintenance and, to work towards managing distributed energy sources such as solar and storage devices.
This project is an important part of the company’s initial investment of $170 million in its smart network rollout.
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