The software is used to administer the Enhanced Day Ahead Commitment (EDAC) system at IESO.
The new system includes multi-interval optimization, an enhanced real-time market system and a day-ahead commitment feature.
Network Manager MMS is a complete management system for modern electricity markets.
It provides the necessary flexibility, in terms of both function and scale, to adapt to changing electricity market requirements without extensive rework or costly system downtime.
Furthermore, the various configurations of hardware and operating systems used ensures the lowest possible cost of ownership for end users.
IESO CIO Bill Limbrick said IESO has relied on the Network Manager solution for a decade.
"MMS-based EDAC enables market participants to plan better and operate more effectively, bringing substantial savings for operators and consumers" added Limbrick.
ABB power systems division head of the network management business, Jens Birgersson said this solution will help improve scheduling and optimize resource commitment.
"It is a great example of a well-thought-out market system that improves efficiency and makes the best use of available resources" added Birgersson.
