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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.
Systems With Intelligence Joins Power Industry Leaders at Duke Energy TechX Conference
September 16, 2022
Systems With Intelligence showcased its line of advanced thermal and visual monitoring solutions at the 2022 Duke Energy Regulated and Renewable Energy TechX Conference last month.
Fears of the Cloud Have Been Greatly Exaggerated – The Advantages of Cloud Computing for Remote Substation Monitoring
September 2, 2022
Advanced thermal and visual sensors allow utilities to monitor the condition of remote substations from a centralized location. With continuous, real-time thermal and visual data, operations and maintenance teams can allocate resources more effectively, reduce the cost of maintenance and repairs, and improve reliability through condition-based maintenance programs.
Achieving a Positive ROI With Touchless™ Monitoring for Remote Substations
August 19, 2022
In most electrical utilities, a significant share of the overall operations and maintenance (O&M) budget is allocated to conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs at substations. Keeping this critical infrastructure up and running is vital but challenging work, as utilities must ensure that high-value assets are operating correctly in remote locations that are difficult to access.
Maintaining Remote Substations – Four Challenges Utilities Can Overcome With Touchless™ Monitoring
August 5, 2022
Utility substations play a vital role in the transmission and distribution of electricity to customers, businesses, and communities. However, keeping these substations up and running can be challenging, especially when they are in remote locations far from other infrastructure.
Reducing Operations and Maintenance Costs While Enhancing Substation Security
July 22, 2022
Utility substations play a vital role in transmitting and distributing power to thousands of customers across wide geographic regions. High-value assets, such as transformers, capacitor banks, bushings, CVT and load tap changers, to name only a few, must be regularly inspected, maintained, and repaired to mitigate the risk of severe failures and outages.
Mitigating the Risk of Substation Security with Touchless Monitoring Solutions
July 8, 2022
Critical infrastructure, such as power generating facilities, high voltage transmission lines, and utility substations present attractive targets for vandals and other malicious actors. Damage or disruption to these facilities can have wide-ranging consequences to customers, businesses, and society and cost utilities in repairs, fines, and other expenses.
Data, Not Truck Rolls – Using the IM500 Thermal & Visual Sensor for Substation Monitoring
June 24, 2022
The Operations group at a midsized electrical utility is responsible for monitoring and maintaining numerous remote substations across a wide geographic region. As the substation infrastructure ages and demand for reliable power generation grows, maintenance and repair crews are under increasing pressure to avoid outages and ensure the system is fully functional.
Stress on the Power Grid – The Need for Reliability Through Power Line and Substation Monitoring
June 10, 2022
The North American power grid is under increasing stress. Aging infrastructure is being asked to do more with less as demand for power grows and reliable access to electricity impacts nearly all aspects of our daily lives.
Shifting to Condition Based Maintenance With the TCAM2500 Thermal & Visual Monitoring System
May 20, 2022
The Operations group at an electric power utility is struggling to manage and maintain equipment at large remote substations. Aging infrastructure, a lack of automation systems, and a shortage of qualified staff have increased the frequency and severity of unplanned outages resulting in fines and higher maintenance costs. As issues occur, crews are dispatched reactively to physically inspect the site, identify the cause, and conduct repairs.
Comparing Approaches to Remote Substation Monitoring – Why a Touchless™ Approach Is Better
May 3, 2022
In the US alone, more than 55,000 substations and 7 million miles of high voltage transmission and distribution lines transmit more than $400 billion of electricity each year.
