Intelligent networks: Building smarter, greener power grids

How can Capgemini help?

Today’s power grid operators have a vital role to play in the urgent need for a successful transition to the clean and sustainable energy future we all want. However, to meet the challenges of the 21^st century, we must upgrade and digitise today’s power grids.

This work will be a huge undertaking and can be a daunting proposition. No one person, company or partner has all the answers – making the shift from the power grids of today to the intelligent networks of tomorrow will require collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision. Capgemini’s unique blend of consulting, engineering and technological experience means we can combine our knowledge, with the knowledge from our ecosystem of alliance partners that includes Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider, and Kelvatek among others to form part of the answer. But the other part of the answer lies with you and your unique business perspective. The journey towards the grid of tomorrow will be different for everyone, with different start points, challenges, opportunities, goals and resources. But by bringing together diverse expertise and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we can overcome these challenges and build a smarter, more resilient energy grid for the future.

Transitioning to a more intelligent grid will require the imagination and will to follow through. This transformation won’t be simple or quick, but it is necessary. Contact our team if you’d like to discuss your requirements today.

Intelligent Substations

Modernising the grid is key to supporting renewable energy and addressing climate change. Intelligent substations serve as the foundation of this transformation, enabling autonomous control and low-latency computing to manage intermittent renewable sources in real time. Intelligent substations facilitate a two-way exchange of power and data, allowing the grid to adapt to changing demands and optimise energy resources. By utilising intelligent automation, intelligent substations not only enhance grid resilience and efficiency but also support the integration of assets like EV charging stations, energy storage systems, and distributed and intermittent generation sources.

An open, collaborative ecosystem is needed to implement intelligent substations. Our Substation and Edge-of-the-Grid automation service is the only non-proprietary, true end-to-end, industry-driven solution that addresses the full energy value chain, from technology supply, consulting and business services, to implementation and integration through delivery and operations. By combining our extensive domain expertise and business consulting services with best-in-class technology and AI/machine learning capabilities, we can help utility clients seamlessly manage supply and demand across a distributed grid.

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Vegetation Management in Utilities 

Vegetation overgrowth around power lines, leads to outages as well as wildfires which significantly harm the environment and pose a risk to life and property. Traditional methods of vegetation management are time-consuming, resource-intensive and costly. Capgemini’s Vegetation Management solution utilises cutting-edge AI technology to draw actionable insights from satellite, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and hyperspectral imaging. This innovative service revolutionises conventional industry methods by delivering large-scale, high-resolution insights at speed – reducing the processing time from months to days. By leveraging these insights, electric utilities can enhance network resilience, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure regulatory compliance.