Innovation Power Transmission

The power transmission sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by the need for a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable grid. We see the need for more innovative transmission technologies like dynamic line rating, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven grid management to enhance reliability, reduce energy losses, and ensure a future-ready power system.

Integration of Renewables

How can transmission systems become more flexible to deliver bi-directional, distributed renewable energy in a more distributed grid?

Security the Modern Grid

As the grid becomes more interconnected, digitized and data-rich, cyber threats are rising and must be thwarted.

Grid Resiliency

Extreme weather, wildfires and storms are impacting resiliency. How can the grid become more self-healing and resilient to outages?

Reducing Energy Losses

Innovations in dynamic line rating, voltage optimization and conservation efforts as well as moving toward HVDC could reduce losses in transmission.

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Here are some examples of trending challenges and solutions on the InnovationWorks platform:

Integration of Renewable Energy

Traditional grids were designed for centralized fossil fuel generation, but modern grids must accommodate decentralized and variable renewable sources like wind and solar. Utilities need distributed infrastructure to support reliability in order to enhance the deployment of renewables into the energy grid.

(Source: Southern Company Sustainability Report 2020)

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Wildfire Mitigation and Ignition

With increasing climate-driven extreme weather events, aging infrastructure is vulnerable to outages. Innovations like self-healing grids, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven predictive maintenance improve reliability and minimize disruptions. Utilities also need equipment that is not an ignition source.

Source: PG&E R&D Plan 2024)

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Reducing Energy Losses

Traditional AC transmission incurs energy losses, but technologies like VVO, CVR and HVDC and advanced conductors reduce inefficiencies, making power transmission more efficient and cost-effective. Utilities need system-wide solutions like CVR deployment integrated with real-time monitoring systems to reduce energy consumption, lower costs, and enhance grid efficiency.

(Source: National Grid Future Grid Plan 2024)

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Gain Control of DERs

Gain seamless control over local SCADA, EMS, PPC, and Central SCADA & EMS, designed for real-time monitoring of renewable energy assets. Using AI-powered analysis, modular architecture, intuitive interfaces, and high-availability servers, enabling seamless integration and effective management. These solutions ensure optimal performance, reliability, and adaptability in renewable energy operations.

(Source: Power Factors)

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Intelligent Wildfire Risk Assessment

AI can highlight wildfire risks a year in advance so utilities can confidently prioritize where mitigation actions will reduce their financial risks most effectively. Prioritizing high-risk areas for vegetation management, inspections, and maintenance reduces risks and improve operational efficiency and ultimately reducing economic losses in service territories

(Source: Athena Intelligence)

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Distribution Transformer Monitoring

Inefficient load management and power quality issues drive up operational costs. With precise monitoring, utilities can optimize transformer usage, support Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) programs, and defer costly infrastructure upgrades.

(Source: Edge Zero)

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