The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO), which oversees the flow of electricity across California’s power grid, has incorporated Space-Time Insight’s real-time geospatial software applications on its 80 ft. x 6.5 ft. video wall. The ISO uses the tool for market, grid, and crisis intelligence as well as monitoring and integration of the variable energy flow of renewable energy sources. The software helps detect anomalies and to run the grid efficiently and reliably.ISO first integrated Space-time Insight applications during the heavy fires as they needed a means to identify and monitor the impact of burning fires on the California grid. The fire solution incorporates information from CAL FIRE, with inputs of infrared imagery to show where fires are burning along with wind speed and trajectory to understand where fires are headed.
Market pricing is another area of constant monitoring, with 3,000 pricing nodes in-state and outside the state. Pricing is based on estimates of use and current rates, and real-time inputs lower the price of energy for everyone while ensuring healthy profits. California’s aggressive targets for renewable usage pose a complex problem as renewable use can fluctuate widely. The constant monitoring of energy source and volume provides a means to gauge and optimize performance.
This image illustrates the many inputs to Space-Time Insight’s grid monitoring solutions [Click image for larger view]. Image courtesy Space-Time Insight.
Real-time monitoring includes multiple visualization points for in-depth condition reports. Image courtesy Space-Time Insight.
These situational intelligence applications visualize, correlate and analyze information from numerous real-time data sources, enabling personnel to make rapid decisions based on that information. In addition, the applications allow multiple disciplines across the organization to collaborate more easily and quickly get everyone on the same page when action is required.
These situational intelligence applications visualize, correlate and analyze information from numerous real-time data sources, enabling personnel to make rapid decisions based on that information. In addition, the applications allow multiple disciplines across the organization to collaborate more easily and quickly get everyone on the same page when action is required.
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