The result is easy-to-use graphical analysis tool that aggregates endpoint meter data along the distribution network, allowing utilities to identify and isolate suspected system loss locations.
Elster senior vice president David G. Hart said, “This is a very exciting time in the utility industry. Our Advanced Grid Infrastructure (AGI) Initiative pilots have been very successful, and we look forward to our first commercial product releases early this year. These products, coupled with our field-proven EnergyAxis System, will certainly help utilities realize their vision for a smart grid.”
“ABB is committed to developing a modern smart grid and AMI plays an important role,” said ABB network management marketing director Hormoz Kazemzadeh. “The opportunity to work with Elster on the integration of the loss detection application has resulted in new innovative solutions for utilities. This is one of the first applications to leverage AMI data for improving network reliability and efficiency. We are very excited to have developed this solution as part of the AGI Initiative.”
