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INDUSTRY WATCH
truly advance the power sector, a holistic
approach needs to be adopted; one that
ensures sustainability, reliability and
longevity of power supply.
“By utilising Internet of Things (IoT)
technology, the smarter grids of tomorrow
will deliver all-encompassing solutions
based on the convergence of operating
technology (OT) with Information
Technology (IT) and incorporating
emerging concepts such as distributed
generation and energy storage.”
Smart grids will play a key role in the
region’s transition to a sustainable energy
system through facilitating smooth
integration of new energy sources;
promoting interoperability between all
types of equipment; enabling the growth
of distributed generation and its
potential incorporation into the
main grid; supporting demand-side
management; and providing flexibility
and visibility of the entire grid.
GE’s grid solutions six-step process
highlighted in the whitepaper will help
utilities along the digitisation journey
of their energy infrastructure. n
‘Power is critical’
says Schneider Electric VP
According to Taru
Madangombe, Vice
President of Energy
in Southern Africa for
Schneider Electric,
the energy
supply industry is
experiencing
a new dawn.
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