In an effort to address smart grid and advanced grid intelligence interests, Itron and Grid20/20 have collaborated to provide utilities with access to critical distribution optimization information from within the heart of the grid to improve grid efficiencies and pinpoint power theft/losses for remediation.
The Grid20/20 OptaNODE™ Distribution Transformer Monitor (DTM) represents the next evolutionary step in the smart grid development. DTMs empower Distribution Optimization and Distribution Automation which further modernizes the grid, facilitates more meaningful ‘big data’ via DTM sensors within the grid, enhances analytics and improves utilities’ ability to leverage greater use of existing assets within the distribution space. The Itron RFLAN OpenWay radio/register board communication is integrated with GRID20/20’s patented sensor OptaNODE DTM to offer these benefits.