Many grids across the globe have one, persistent problem in common, aging infrastructure. In the US alone, the average installed base is 40 years old with a quarter of the country’s grid 50 years or older. In South Africa the scenario is similar with the average plant estimated to be 40 years or older.The above has made a consistent case for the modernisation of grid infrastructure, a subject matter that will probably take up an entire section in a bookstore or library.
In the case of historian systems, these store historical data, capture long-term trends and performance metrics. Again, AI algorithms use this historical data to make predictions and recommend maintenance actions. * Optimised resource usage – AI analyses data to optimise energy distribution, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources.