Through this collaboration, RuggedCom’s utility grade IP-based communication networks, which include the RuggedMAX family of utility grade WiMAX IEEE802.16e compliant broadband wireless products will be combined with Current’s sensors, OpenGrid utility element management system, and System Optimization and Reliability analytical software systems.
The company claimed the integrated systems will enable electric utilities to improve the reliability and efficiency of the distribution grid, speed integration of renewable and distributed energy resources, and reduce technical losses and total load of their distribution system in a cost-effective manner.
Elik Jaeger, vice president of RuggedWireless, said: ”We are seeing an increasing number of electric utilities around the world choosing WiMax for multiple applications as part of their Smart Grid solution.”
Tom Casey, CEO of Current, said: ”Utilities are faced with increased pressure to improve distribution system performance and efficiency.while at the same time assuring they invest in technology that is reliable, secure and scalable to handle the business needs of today and the increasingly demanding needs of an emerging energy paradigm.
”Current’s technology solutions are communications agnostic and allow us to partner with leading communications solutions providers such as RuggedCom whose market growth in the energy sector is a leading indicator of where utility communications are going.”
