Claimed to be the first of its kind in the region, the facility is expected to enable Alstom’s customers to locally develop and integrate software and perform factory acceptance tests on site.
In addition, customised training on all smart grid applications will be provided, using simulated protected customer network data for case studies, ensuring to the most efficient implementation of new technologies as customers use smart grid solutions to monitor and manage their own networks.
Alstom Grid president Grégoire Poux-Guillaume said, "As Smart Grid technologies are integrated to existing infrastructure , customers in the region will benefit from the centre’s close links to Alstom’s state-of-the-art Smart Grid Centres in France and USA, using tools and processes with the latest technologies, and ongoing support from Alstom experts worldwide – in real-time."
The introduction of digital equipment and software applications into existing infrastructures is expected to help power generation and electrical utilities to interconnect existing assets and optimize network control, making the most of energy available and ultimately working towards a smarter grid with a lower carbon footprint.
The Middle East region currently faces increasing demand for electricity, grid reliability, stability, and lower environmental impact.
Alstom has solid references in the field of integrated distribution management systems, asset management solutions, wide area monitoring systems, contributing to a more reliable and sustainable electrical grid in the region for more than 30 years.
