LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. - Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:ITRI), a company focusing on energy and water management for utilities and cities, has introduced a new solution for monitoring transformer load and voltage within the electrical distribution grid.
The Active Transformer Load and Voltage Monitoring (ATLM/ATVM) applications are designed to help utilities optimize capacity and address issues, potentially extending the operational life of transformers.
As part of Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio, the ATLM/ATVM applications are touted as the first of their kind, enabled by distributed intelligence (DI). They aim to provide utilities with real-time insights into transformer performance, which is becoming increasingly important with the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and residential solar panels.
The applications function by analyzing data from service points, calculating transformer loading and voltage statistics in real-time, and relaying this information to utilities through DI-enabled endpoints. This enhanced visibility allows for the quick identification and anticipation of issues related to transformer loading and voltage.
ATLM/ATVM also includes a Location Awareness application that helps in accurately determining the connectivity between meters and transformers, offering real-time information on transformer voltage and loading at scale. The applications can generate alarms based on configurable thresholds to notify utility operators of potential transformer-related problems. Additionally, historical data is archived and made accessible to grid operators via APIs.
The benefits of using ATLM/ATVM, as highlighted by Itron, include improved grid efficiencies, extended transformer lifespan, readiness for increased solar and EV deployments, reduced unplanned outages, enhanced operational efficiency, and cost reductions.
Tampa Electric Company, a utility provider in Florida, has begun deploying Itron's ATLM/ATVM applications. John Peurrung, director of OT, AMI, Lighting & Meter Services at Tampa Electric, commented on the deployment, stating that it aids in monitoring transformer loads and voltages in real-time, which is crucial for improving grid efficiencies in the context of their solar generation efforts.
Itron will be showcasing the ATLM/ATVM applications at DISTRIBUTECH International from February 27-29, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. The company, recognized as a global leader in intelligent infrastructure services, aims to build systems that encourage conservation and increase resourcefulness for utilities, cities, and society.
This news is based on a press release statement from Itron, Inc.
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