SEEload is one of Lockheed Martin’s SEEsuite smart grid command and control applications that enables utilities and independent system operators to manage demand response events across an entire distribution network, including substations and individual feeders.
The company said that SEEload provides complete DR lifecycle management, including DR program definition and customer enrollment, DR event management, and post-event DR analytics.
According to the company, the integration of these smart grid software products provides utility system operators with flexibility and allows them to request demand response events from within the distribution management system to help resolve localized grid disturbances.
In addition, Demand response (DR) programs compensate customers for temporary reductions of discretionary load during times of grid stress or high market prices, and are increasingly viewed as a way to meet growing demand, to comply with peak load and emissions reduction targets, and to help customers control energy costs. Now, utilities can also implement DR to stabilize local portions of the grid.
John Mengucci, president of information systems & global services-defense at Lockheed Martin, said: “The integration of Oracle Utilities Network Management System with SEEload will make it easier and quicker for system operators to resolve distribution network problems by reducing load in affected areas, and provides utilities with near real-time insight into network status.
”Our integrated solution will help reduce utility risk, improve distribution network reliability and simplify grid management.”
