Overview

The EdgeIQ Low-Voltage Platform is a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance localized grid management for power utilities. Deployed under service transformers, this platform leverages advanced edge AI and IoT technologies to optimize grid operations, ensuring a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Key Components

• EdgeIQ AI Director: This central intelligence unit is responsible for real-time decision-making and resource orchestration, optimizing grid operations and distributed energy resources (DERs).

• EdgeIQ IoT Terminal: This terminal collects and processes data from sensors, smart meters, and DERs, providing localized insights and seamless device integration.

• Rogowski Coils and Current Transformers (CTs): These devices measure alternating currents accurately for real-time monitoring and analysis, integrating seamlessly with the IoT ecosystem.

• Other Open Standard IoT Devices: The platform leverages open IoT protocols for seamless communication, such as temperature sensors for predictive maintenance.

Benefits

• Enhanced Grid Resilience and Efficiency: The platform improves fault recovery, reduces energy waste, and optimizes resource utilization, leading to lower operational costs.

• Risk Mitigation: Predictive maintenance and automated fault detection help prevent outages and reduce downtime.

• Sustainability Leadership: Aligning with sustainable practices and reducing carbon footprints boosts the utility's reputation and attracts eco-conscious consumers and investors.

Use Cases

• Critical Infrastructure: Microgrids ensure power during outages for hospitals.

• Municipal Utilities: DERMS improves grid balance and renewables integration.

• Residential Microgrids: Optimizes local solar energy use.

• Commercial Demand-Response: AI automates load adjustments to reduce costs.

• Industrial Microgrids: Optimized storage and renewable use lower operational costs.

• Predictive Maintenance: Real-time analytics reduce downtime for grid operators.