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Smart Grid Study Identifies Utility Hurdles

24/08/2010

US utilities must correct, update, and integrate customer and infrastructure data before a smart grid can be effectively implemented, according to a benchmark study conducted by Esri. The smart grid, a popular plan to add communication and computer technology to electric networks, promises to make energy cleaner and more reliable.

Of the 226 study respondents, 71% view geographic information system (GIS) technology as strategic to the smart grid; the remaining 29% believe GIS plays a significant role. According to the study, utilities report a lag time of up to 90 days to move data from the field into the GIS. Data accuracy is reportedly spotty, and data is either incomplete or not GPS accurate.

Utility operators will need GIS for crucial smart grid requirements such as collecting and updating data and managing the installation of smart meters and sensors. GIS is also seen as a critical tool for analysing energy consumption and incorporating renewable energy resources.

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Website: http://www.esri.com/smartgridstudy
Supplier: Esri (Headquarters)

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