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The world of utility monitoring is evolving. We’re committed to providing you with the most current information and analysis of the latest issues and developments in this industry. From the advances in smart grid technology, to emerging trends in energy efficiency and sustainability, the Systems With Intelligence blog is your go-to source for reliable insights on utility-grade monitoring solutions.
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In addition to reliable and consistent information published often, the Systems With Intelligence blog is exclusively written by members of our executive team. Whether you're looking for guidance on the latest technology, or you're seeking insights on the challenges your organization is grappling with, our company leaders use this channel to share their knowledge.
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Systems With Intelligence
Systems With Intelligence is committed to making our knowledge and insights available. From our latest innovative products and solutions to expert insights and deep explanations of industry issues, we're here to help your organization succeed.
Stay Up-to-Date: Utility-Grade Solutions
The world of utility monitoring is evolving. We’re committed to providing you with the most current information and analysis of the latest issues and developments in this industry. From the advances in smart grid technology, to emerging trends in energy efficiency and sustainability, the Systems With Intelligence blog is your go-to source for reliable insights on utility-grade monitoring solutions.
Expert Analysis
In addition to reliable and consistent information published often, the Systems With Intelligence blog is exclusively written by members of our executive team. Whether you're looking for guidance on the latest technology, or you're seeking insights on the challenges your organization is grappling with, our company leaders use this channel to share their knowledge.
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Systems With Intelligence
Systems With Intelligence is committed to making our knowledge and insights available. From our latest innovative products and solutions to expert insights and deep explanations of industry issues, we're here to help your organization succeed.
Leak Detection & Repair - Reducing Emissions and Lost Product From Oil Wells
March 5, 2024
The Scenario - Undetected Leaks at Remote Oil Wells
A mid-sized oil exploration and production company operates numerous oil wells across a wide geographic area. To comply with regulations, the company conducts periodic physical inspections using handheld sensors and other manual leak detection techniques. Many of these wells are remote and difficult to access, increasing the time and cost required to dispatch a crew and conduct the inspection.
Creating Safer Workplaces - How Oil & Gas Companies Can Mitigate Risk With Touchless™ Monitoring
February 19, 2024
Oil & gas facilities are difficult and sometimes dangerous places for workers. Hazardous conditions, including the presence of flammable gas, toxic chemicals, and heavy equipment mean that the health and safety of personnel must always be the priority when extracting, transporting, storing, or distributing petroleum products.
Temporary Substation Monitoring - A Flexible Approach to Security and Troubleshooting
February 5, 2024
Utility substations are often left unattended. Both remote and urban facilities typically operate with little or no direct supervision, especially outside of regular working hours. This makes them vulnerable to a range of security, environmental, and performance risks that could lead to damaged equipment, lost revenue, and outages.
Optimizing Operations & Maintenance With Energy 4.0 Technologies
January 22, 2024
As the electric power industry becomes increasingly complex, utilities need greater visibility and control over generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. When it comes to implementing new technologies, utilities have two primary approaches. Traditionally, utilities have invested significant amounts of resources into on-premises and in-house IT infrastructure, communication networks, hardware, and software.
5 Reasons the Utility Industry Needs Energy 4.0 Technologies
January 8, 2024
The utility industry is changing. Emerging trends are combining to put significant pressure on generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure that was not designed or intended to meet current and future challenges. Utilities are responding by modernizing the grid and upgrading equipment, components, and technologies. Shareholder-owned electric utilities in the US are forecasted to spend $159.2 billion in 2023 on capital investments, while Canadian electric companies spent $25.3 billion in 2021.
What Is Energy 4.0? - The Technologies Powering the Future of Utilities
December 27, 2023
The electric power utility industry has reached an inflection point. Accelerating trends toward renewable energy, distributed grids, labour shortages, and more frequent and severe weather events are taking a toll on aging infrastructure that was not designed to meet the challenges of the future.
Keeping Substations Secure - How Utilities Benefit From an Asset Monitoring Service
December 11, 2023
Substations are critical to the reliable operation of the electric grid, providing the interface between transmission and distribution systems to deliver power to customers. Despite their importance, many of these sites are operated remotely and left unattended and undefended for long periods of time. Physical security measures, such as fences, barbed wire, and other barriers provide some level of protection, but substations remain vulnerable to intruders or other malicious actors who can gain access and cause damage without being detected.
The Role of Smart Grid Technologies - Transitioning Toward Increased Visibility and Control
November 27, 2023
The idea of the smart grid has been around for decades, but today, new technologies and solutions are transforming the way that electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed. The global smart grid technology market is expected to grow from US$50 billion in 2022 to more than US$130 billion by 2028. But even as many utilities have made some level of investment in the smart grid, most are still flying blind when it comes to, analyzing, and utilizing the asset information that has been collected from both manual and automated inspections.
Putting Data to Use - How Utilities Can Make Stronger Investment Planning Decisions
November 13, 2023
The electric power industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are playing a larger role in the overall energy mix, aging infrastructure and a rise in the number of damaging weather events are pressuring utilities to modernize equipment, improve resiliency, and optimize performance.
Case Study: Verifying Switching Operations – Ozarks Electric Cooperative
October 23, 2023
Ozarks Electric Cooperative is a non-profit, member-owned cooperative that provides power to more than 86,000 customers in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The cooperative operates a 69kV loop that connects distribution stations. Motor-operated switches allow the loop to be reconfigured to connect to different sources, respond to load problems, or restore power after outages.
