Schneider Electric Case Studies Unleashing the potential of digital technologies to optimize the grid

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Unleashing the potential of digital technologies to optimize the grid

Schneider Electric

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries	Utilities
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Maintenance
Use Cases	Energy Management System Remote Asset Management
Services	Data Science Services System Integration
Challenge	SICAE Somme & Cambraisis, one of France’s regional electrical utilities, was facing the challenge of optimizing grid management in the face of increasing renewable energy sources and the upcoming installation of Linky smart meters. The utility needed to manage a reliable grid that optimized the use of wind energy and met network stability requirements. They were looking for a partner that could help them implement the latest smart grid technology. The utility was also aware of the potential offered by digitization and was the first French utility to deploy Schneider Electric's advanced distribution management system (ADMS). Read More
About Customer	SICAE Somme & Cambraisis is one of France’s regional electricity companies set up at the end of World War I to supply power to rural communities. Today, these regional utilities service together more than 1,000 communities in 10 regions, around 500,000 residents. SICAE provides electricity to 185 municipalities in the north-eastern region of France to a total of around 30,000 customers. One of the main features of this part of the country is the number of wind farms. SICAE’s mission is two-fold: manage the electricity grid in their capacity as grid operator, and supply power through their electricity utility subsidiary. Read More
Solution	Schneider Electric provided SICAE with an advanced distribution management system, EcoStruxure ADMS, which integrates all the tools needed by grid operators, DMS, SCADA, OMS, EMS, and geolocation into a single, effective solution. This solution is part of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Grid platform, which integrates the IoT into customer infrastructures by means of open, interoperable, scalable systems. It offers the opportunity to leverage the full potential of digital technology, from sensors all the way up to the highest supervisor and hypervisor layers. It allows grid operators to manage emerging and changing energy needs using a powerful software platform. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Industries

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Maintenance

Use Cases

Energy Management System

Remote Asset Management

Services

Data Science Services

System Integration

Challenge

SICAE Somme & Cambraisis, one of France’s regional electrical utilities, was facing the challenge of optimizing grid management in the face of increasing renewable energy sources and the upcoming installation of Linky smart meters. The utility needed to manage a reliable grid that optimized the use of wind energy and met network stability requirements. They were looking for a partner that could help them implement the latest smart grid technology. The utility was also aware of the potential offered by digitization and was the first French utility to deploy Schneider Electric's advanced distribution management system (ADMS).

About Customer

SICAE Somme & Cambraisis is one of France’s regional electricity companies set up at the end of World War I to supply power to rural communities. Today, these regional utilities service together more than 1,000 communities in 10 regions, around 500,000 residents. SICAE provides electricity to 185 municipalities in the north-eastern region of France to a total of around 30,000 customers. One of the main features of this part of the country is the number of wind farms. SICAE’s mission is two-fold: manage the electricity grid in their capacity as grid operator, and supply power through their electricity utility subsidiary.

Solution

Schneider Electric provided SICAE with an advanced distribution management system, EcoStruxure ADMS, which integrates all the tools needed by grid operators, DMS, SCADA, OMS, EMS, and geolocation into a single, effective solution. This solution is part of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Grid platform, which integrates the IoT into customer infrastructures by means of open, interoperable, scalable systems. It offers the opportunity to leverage the full potential of digital technology, from sensors all the way up to the highest supervisor and hypervisor layers. It allows grid operators to manage emerging and changing energy needs using a powerful software platform.

Impact #1	Effective incident management
Impact #2	Optimized management of network and field crews
Impact #3	Increased capabilities to integrate renewables and other assets

Impact #1

Effective incident management

Impact #2

Optimized management of network and field crews

Impact #3

Increased capabilities to integrate renewables and other assets

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Unleashing the potential of digital technologies to optimize the grid

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