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The smart grid — the biggest upgrade to the nation’s electrical infrastructure in decades — promises to deliver electricity more reliably, intelligently, and efficiently. For customers, it means fewer power outages, faster restores, and a greater capacity to manage their energy costs and consumption. For utilities, it means an improved ability to meet escalating demand, […]
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Companies in the electrical fields have embraced all kinds of technological innovation over the years, from utility mapping to the application of drones and many more, in a bid to improve their services and increase efficiencies. The following article from Techbullion discusses nine of the top innovations in the electrical field and how these changes […]
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Utilities was named one of the top IoT solutions spenders in 2019, slated to spend $61 billion on smart grids for electricity, gas and water. An industry made stronger by access to data, water companies in particular can improve customer response time, optimize operations and make better business decisions. But in order to harness meaningful […]
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Field workers for utility companies have learned to expect the unexpected – each call they respond to presents a wide range of challenges and an even wider range of potential solutions. This means that it’s critical for utility companies to ensure that their fleet vehicles are stocked with the tools, equipment and other inventory that […]
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Panasonic’s rugged mobility solutions are built for wherever utility crews need to go. Read on to learn how technology is helping crews deliver better performance and customer service. As the new year roars into its full swing, innovators everywhere are beginning to ask themselves what technological advancements 2018 may have in store that could change […]
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The era of massively centralized energy sources is giving way to highly distributed renewable energy sources like wind, solar, geothermal, and even hydrogen cells. Centralized energy production from the likes of coal, gas and nuclear sources are managed as large single entities that distribute electricity. However, distributed energy resources (DERs) need to be managed in new […]
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It’s been a big year for Industrial IoT — or Industry 4.0 — as both long-term established companies and start-ups have worked to find solutions to problem that have plagued traditional workplaces for many years. Underlying aims have included increased efficiency, improved supply chains, reduced waste and greater safety and speed. Amidst an advancing ecosystem […]
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Utility service fleets and the inventory they carry are in constant flux based on the specifics of the service calls they are destined for, making managing the inventory on every vehicle critical to the success of every call. According to industry watcher Scott Madden, “achieving high levels of service requires maintaining more of the right […]
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In a previous post we briefly discussed 3 ways that utilitiy and green energy companies are getting smarter with IoT but now I want to delve a little deeper into one important area which is asset management. Assets that are linked to IoT devices allow utility operators to see real-time conditions, predict usage spikes, and […]
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It’s no secret that a utility field service technician constantly faces difficult working conditions, whether they’re clearing power lines in undeveloped areas with dense vegetation or restoring power, water, or gas services in storm-ravaged locations. This means utility crews need the toughest, most reliable gear to get the job done. Field techs rely on cutting-edge […]
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