Solutions

Distributed Automation, Intelligence & Generation

Distributed Automation
Devices performing co-operative tasks whilst processing only local measurement data as centralised real-time control cannot be managed effectively due to the large number of distributed nodes and the communications time required.

Intelligence is located in the end device to make decisions based on local measurements for the purpose of the collective beneficial behaviour of all the end devices.

For example, limiting the amount of energy a consumer can use during known periods of high consumption for the particular area they reside.

Distributed Intelligence
Capable of sensing system overloads and rerouting power to prevent or minimize a potential outage; of working autonomously when conditions require resolution faster than humans can respond…and cooperatively in aligning the goals of utilities, consumers and regulators.

Distributed Generation
Distributed generation is the use of small-scale power generation technologies located close to the load being served such as solar or wind generators, capable of lowering costs, improving reliability, reducing emissions and expanding energy options. This power can be fed back into the utility network and measurements fed back into the Smart Grid.

The Freestyle Application Environment provides the capability to measure energy produced at the customer's site and fed back to the supplier to enable credit to be given for the local generation.