Research Finds Unknown 'Critical Points' in European Grids
Distribution grids around the world tend to operate in relative darkness, in terms of lacking sensors and monitors to reveal their point-to-point and moment-to-moment condition to their operators. But that may have to change as distributed energy resources take up an increasing role in powering them. That’s the context for recent findings from grid technology developer Depsys, which revealed gaps in the visibility its customers have into their distribution grids. “More than 50 percent of customers discovered critical points in their networks they were previously unaware of, including lo...