Grid Transformation: The Journey to Building a Modern and Interactive Grid
Electric utilities worldwide are keeping up the pace with a number of challenges in the distribution operations, some of these include increasing numbers of DERs on the grid, managing the cost of operations, reliability and resiliency of the grid alongside meeting targets on carbon reduction goals. Utility companies across the US are working towards the 2050 clean energy mandate and continue to invest in strategic initiatives to bring improvement and modernize the grid.
A modern and interactive grid is key to the transformation journey. Utilities focus have been on improving the customer reliability, AMI Improvements — New Technologies and smart devices, Distribution Automation — CAP Back Controls, Reclosers, etc.
Join us in this interactive panel discussion to explore:
• Strategic partnerships that have been created to modernize the operation platform
• How climate change and other key drivers are creating the need to change
• Programs being implemented to enhance business capabilities
• How can we mitigate the risks and take advantage of the opportunities?
Speakers:
Sarah Justus, Director of Construction at American Transmission Co
Ravi Nair, Senior Manager, Energy Solutions, APS
Jignesh Thakkar, Senior Partner, Industry Domain and Digital Practice Leader, Utilities, Americas, Wipro
