Distributed intelligence
to run a clean, modern, and reliable grid
The Challenge
To manage the increasing complexity of a modern, decarbonized grid, the industry needs real-time machine learning solutions at the edge of the system.
Our Smart Grid Chip
We’ve partnered with NVIDIA to bring AI and machine learning to the grid edge to accelerate clean energy, drive electric transportation, and enhance resiliency.
VISIBILITY
Leverages real-time data to visualize the system for planning and operations
RESILIENCY
Identifies outage locations, detects and classifies anomalies, and predicts outages
DER INTEGRATION
Enables streamlined integration of distributed energy resources, improved interconnection and optimization
OPEN DATA
Unlocks new opportunities for utility-owned and third-party applications
Our Solutions
Utilidata’s real-time grid-edge operating platform is deployed at scale with some of the biggest players in the industry. Our new smart grid chip will enhance grid resiliency, integrate distributed energy resources, and accelerate the transition to a decarbonized grid.
Smart Grid Chip
Our smart grid chip brings distributed intelligence to smart meters and is designed to be a platform for innovation with a set of core grid operations services developed by Utilidata that will enable applications developed by other entities.
- Advances clean energy integration by contextualizing voltage to estimate local, time-dependent hosting capacity
- Enhances reliability and resiliency through surgical load shedding, AI-driven anomaly detection, and predictive outage management
- Lowers system costs with reduced hardware upgrades and precise planning and operations
Voltage Optimization
Our platform includes the industry’s leading voltage optimization solution.
- Patented optimal power flow and virtual power flow capabilities
- Real-time operation and optimization
- Decreases energy consumption and increases solar hosting capacity
Solar Integration
We are integrating solar inverters into our grid-edge operating platform.
- Dramatically increases solar hosting capacity
- Lowers interconnection costs through optimized grid operations
- Creates new revenue streams for grid services, improving payback for solar farms
Results
Our patented software technology delivers crucial benefits for utilities and other stakeholders. By leveraging real-time data from the entire distribution grid, we can double the performance of other optimization solutions and deliver, on average:
Overall energy savings
Demand reduction
Improvement in asset health
Solar hosting capacity
RESILIENCY
Locate and predict faults in real-time and nimbly manage grid stress, mitigating climate-related disasters.
CLEAN ENERGY
Affordably and reliably integrate exponentially more distributed energy resources, including solar and electric vehicles
LOWER COSTS
Optimize assets and capacity across the grid, making electricity more affordable
“As AEP focuses on investing in technologies that deliver more reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy to customers, Utilidata has proven to be an innovative partner.”
- Lisa Barton, Chief Operating Officer
“National Grid has relied on Utilidata to enable efficient energy delivery to our customers in Rhode Island and New York…Utilidata makes it easy to optimize energy delivery, quickly proving their value with clear savings and results.”
- Chris Kelly, Chief Operating Officer, US Electric
“To deliver a clean energy future for all, we need to ensure that our system meets current electrical demand while preparing for future demand that will come from increased electrification. We’re already working with Utilidata on data-driven grid visualization to enhance our grid planning efforts.”
- Kevin Walker, President & CEO, Duquesne Light Company
“We need innovators like Utilidata and NVIDIA who are going to bring new capabilities to the edge so that we can deliver even greater value from investments like smart meters.”
- Matthew Green, Chief Information & Digital Officer, PPL
