Power SG Integrated DER

Power SG^® Integrated Distributed Energy Resource Management (Integrated DER) is a software control system providing electric utilities with the capability to maximize asset utilization and optimize management of the distribution network.

For the first time, electric utilities can coordinate management of distributed generation, renewables, energy storage, and demand on a common platform. Information can be integrated from legacy automation systems as well as additional control and sensing devices. This solution allows dynamic, real-time management based on the changing conditions of the distribution network. Typical annual value created for each managed circuit can reach $1 million from market and operational benefits.

Power SG Integrated DER Manager monitors the condition of the local electrical grid (distribution feeders) to identify, assess, and manage grid resources for improved energy delivery. The Integrated DER Manager is deployed to meet the following objectives:

• Provides an independent management platform that can support grid efficiency and reliability within a specified energy delivery area.
• Integrates information from existing energy delivery systems (such as SCADA or network protection systems) and new sensors, devices and resource networks to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Provides new information that can be used to diagnose and report operational effectiveness of the electric grid.

Features that support these outcomes include:

• Integration – provides an integrated view of distributed energy resources including generation, renewables, storage, and managed loads.
• State Configuration – allows utility operators to designate different classes of grid performance, such as normal or emergency.
• State Estimation – coordinates data to evaluate actual operation versus configured states.
• Response Coordination – develops and displays potential operator responses when estimated states outside normal operating parameters.
• Request Control – provides system interaction with operators to restore normal state.
• Verification – provides verification of all operations, integrating load, storage and generation resources.

Power SG Integrated DER Master monitors the wholesale energy market for price and capacity opportunities and the distribution network for service and reliability requirements. This software aggregates multiple Integrated DER Managers for wide area management. Key features include:

• Coordination of management services across multiple energy delivery areas.
• Receipt of market information in real-time, interfacing at program control points.
• Vertical integration of operational attributes for simultaneous participation in multiple market programs.