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Products
Advanced Two-Way Communication
A fundamental characteristic of the modern power system is the ability to transfer power in both directions. Typically, the existing power system is designed to operate with a unidirectional flow of power, where power is transferred from centralized power plants to loads downstream. Reliable real-time communication is an essential part of the new emerging paradigm. Advanced Two-Way Communication enables this bidirectional flow of power and SEGA is a total solutions provider in the communication infrastructure area of smart grids.
Remote Sensing
Feeder telemetry and other remote sensing applications provide increased system visibility by providing real-time status and operating condition of the multitude of devices in the power system. This allows the operator to optimally manage the flow of electric power in the smart grid, thereby increasing asset utilization and system efficiency.
Volt-Var Management
Feeder telemetry and other remote sensing applications provide increased system visibility by providing real-time status and operating condition of the multitude of devices in the power system. This allows the operator to optimally manage the flow of electric power in the smart grid, thereby increasing asset utilization and system efficiency.
Renewable Distributed Generation & Energy Storage
There are serious efforts ongoing to achieve significant penetration of renewable energy sources and distributed generation in the power grid. The modern power system will enable the integration of renewable energy sources with intermittent output and distributed generation into the power grid. Storage systems will likely have an important role to play in achieving the desired integration and utilization levels. SEGA has extensive experience in field testing and deploying Renewable Distributed Generation and Energy Storage equipment, as well as providing training and contributing to the knowledgebase required to accelerate the adoption of renewable distributed generation and energy storage into the wider power system.
Demand Side Management
SEGA has designed and implemented several DSM and DR programs at multiple sites helping clients achieve energy savings. Direct load control and demand response for lighting and HVAC units helps to reduce overall energy consumption and reduced energy costs by optimally illuminating and cooling the buildings at the various sites. Users have remote access to control energy consumption based on consumption, costs, and CO2 emissions.
Services
Increased Reliability & Power Quality
Power quality and reliability is a concern for all power sector players. The advent of power electronics and other sensitive devices have made the impact of degraded power quality and reliability much more expensive. This trend is fully expected to continue in the modern power grid. As such, there is a need to ensure that as more digital and electronic devices are added to the grid, the power delivered is of sufficiently high quality.
Synergies of Technologies Working Together
SEGA is able to bring together the various aspects of the smart grid from the generation end all the way down to the last mile and the end user. The synergies of the various technologies that provide real-time system data for generation, transmission, and distribution system status, including sensing devices and end user appliances enables the provider to apply advanced software to determine optimal load-supply balance.
Redistribute Load
Distribution Management Systems allow electricity providers to redistribute load and shift peak demand in order to better utilize assets and improve the power system stability. SEGA helps clients design and implement their Distribution Management Systems to take advantage of the increasing penetration of clean and renewable energy and two-way power flow capabilities of the smart grid.
Replication Opportunity in Any Urban Setting
SEGA is able to design and implement various smart grid programs for clients in a manner that allows the clients to replicate the program with only minimal customization unique to that area. The basic methods and approach remain the same, allowing for scalability and future integration.
Enhanced Outage Management System
Enhanced Performance and Diagnostics Centers are the central nervous system of the smart grid where all the real-time power system data are collected and analyzed by application software to optimize generation, transmission, and distribution assets, as well as maintain the overall health of the grid. SEGA helps clients design and implement scalable EPDCs.
Reduce Green House Gas Emissions
As the quantum of energy consumed around the world continues to increase, the adverse environmental impact of fossil fuel-based sources is a major concern to all. SEGA facilitates a better understanding of the impact of energy use on the environment both in the short- and long-term. SEGA helps clients achieve their Carbon and Green House reduction goals through the use of green and sustainable buildings and manufacturing services, including achieving LEED platinum and other green certifications.