Brian Smith
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865-770-4853
Access to data from the wide range of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) and sensors, also referred to as field devices, deployed throughout the transmission and distribution field environments is often at the forefront of current discussions within most utilities. A key driver for this focus is that data available from field devices has become valuable for many business purposes be...
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Knoxville, Tenn., USA, March 9, 2021 — EnerNex, a CESI company, was recently engaged by DSTAR, a consortium of North American utilities, to develop and deliver a comprehensive study on the fifth generation (5G) digital cellular service and its potential impact on utility operations. EnerNex has completed the study and delivered the final report which:
Provides an overview of the transformational technologies tha...
2021 Annual Predictions and Trends for the Power Industry Roundtable with Energy Central
If 2020 taught us anything, it is how difficult it can be to predict the future! Looking back at the Energy Central's 2020 Special Issue Series we certainly didn’t see anyone sharing predictions on an evolving remote work environment, utility shutoff moratoriums, and digital experiences replacing in-person visits to customers. That said, thought leaders and experts in...
In the past few years cybersecurity has become a major concern for grid operational systems.
OT has to integrate new functionalities: leveraging Internet connectivity and increased communications among systems while also protecting against incoming threats and providing resiliency during cyber attacks.
In this webinar, we explore how cybersecurity must be a crucial aspect in the design, development and maintenance of OT systems in the electrical sector. ...
5G: The Hype, the Hope and the Must Have?
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By: Ron Chebra, VP of Grid Modernization
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Cellular carriers have invested significant marketing dollars in promoting their 5G cellular services, touting lightning speeds, universal access and amazing streaming video services that this next generation of connectivity will provide. In their effort to entice custome...
Transmission Planning for 100% Clean Electricity
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Earlier this year, ambitious goals were established at the federal level, including a plan for 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions across the economy by 2050. Reaching these goals efficiently will require action on a transformative scale, doubling or tripling the size and scale of the ...
5G: Opportunities and Challenges for
Electric Distribution Companies
Electric utilities to be both users and participants in this new world of communications.
Originally published via T&D World
By: Ron Chebra, VP of Grid Modernization
rchebra@enernex.com
865-218-4600 x8108
The advent of newer telecommunications technologies, such as 5G, is bringing to realization many new capabilities including, wireless broadband servi...
Operational Technology (OT) Implications of the Recent SolarWinds Compromise
Brian Smith
bsmith@enernex.com
865-770-4853
The recent SolarWinds Orion compromise is a wakeup call to the very real threat that supply chain attacks present. While much of the attention and discussion about this compromise has focused on traditional IT environments, the implications of supply chain threats are just as relevant to utility Oper...
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5G/LTE: A Game Changer for Electric Utilities?
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We explore how 5G/LTE is a crucial game changer for electric utilities. Our session covers ultra-wideband to narrowband IOT and potential value streams for utilities, as well as the measures being taken to meet the requirements for cyber protection.
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The Pandemic Crisis: Energetic Recovery
The crisis started in early 2020 and is unfortunately still spreading across the globe. It is tragic from a human, social and economic perspective. In this last regard, all industries have been affected and, in many cases, entire industrial sectors have been severely impacted by the emergency. Nonetheless this crisis represents an opportunity for change, from both an economic p...