California ISO Launches the Most Advanced Grid Operating System
October 21, 2019 -- The California Independent System Operator (ISO) upgraded its power grid operating technology last week, making it the most advanced in the industry.
The Siemens Spectrum PowerTM 7 energy management system was launched into the ISO's grid environment on Oct. 2, following five years of study, competitive bidding, design, and implementation. The system upgrade is intended to better serve ISO customers, while meeting the challenges of an evolving energy landscape.
'The ISO now has the most sophisticated energy management system in the world,' said ISO President and CEO Steve Berberich. 'The new system aligns with our strategic vision and goals to maintain a reliable grid while expanding leading-edge tools and services to support our participating transmission owners, and the Western Energy Imbalance Market and RC West participants.'
Moving to the Siemens product is expected to improve grid power flow accuracy; support market enhancements and network applications and allow for broader renewable energy integration. The new system is also designed to enhance operators' situational awareness; offer operational flexibility with frequent model changes; and upgrade critical infrastructure protection.
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