Network features vital in consumer-focused energy future

The network's role in supporting more advanced power delivery models
Utility providers and energy companies can use energy storage and renewable generation to offer sustainable power. The industry is moving away from legacy generation methods and toward more renewables and natural gas. There is no reason why utilities need to lose the battle on sustainability. As such, energy companies can build an edge by offering reliability, responsiveness, flexibility and choices that consumers cannot match if they generate all of their energy at home.

This is where the network comes into play. Integrating data from throughout the grid can provide key insight into customer needs and help utility providers support efficient, reliable operations. This hinges on using data for everything from predictive analysis to disaster response. Finding success in this area depends on the network, making underlying network equipment investments a key step toward the future of the energy industry.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.