Harnessing Networked Distribution Automation for Enhanced Reliability, Efficiency, Growth and Safety

Ensuring the resilience and reliability of electric distribution networks is a top priority for utilities, especially as they navigate new sources of electrification, rising consumer demands, and escalating natural disasters. In this session, we’ll delve into the latest trends in distribution automation technology, shedding light on optimizing connectivity through hybrid mesh and cellular networks, and using solutions like IoT-connected line sensors to quickly identify and restore outages. Hear real-world experiences, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to enhancing the resiliency and reliability of distribution networks to improve CAIDI and SAIFI numbers, enhance safety, and push more intelligence, real-time decision making and analysis to the edge of the grid.