When it comes to energy management, most politicians, business people and the media focus on energy security. However, energy management systems are becoming more important as industries and decision makers realize their valuable benefits.
Intelligent Energy Grids
Siemens is one of the world’s largest technology and engineering companies. A recent report reveals that Hurricane Sandy caused a loss of power to over eight million households. Some households had to wait weeks for power to be restored and the 140 damaged lines and transformers to be fixed. Climate change is also presenting power companies with new challenges. For example, power plants in the notorious dry Southwest must often reduce power generation because of limited water resources. Even more alarming, California is experiencing their worst drought in history. Thus, natural disasters and extreme weather patterns are a regular headache for power companies.
However, companies are now utilizing cutting-edge energy management system (EMS) to help them combat unpredictable weather and disasters. For example, innovative energy management systems can provide more accurate results and real-time grid data during outages. As a result, power and crisis management efficiency increases. This means that grids will be mutually controlled by two power centers. During a major storm, if one grid ...
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