Microsoft has joined forces with Norwegian energy supplier, Agder Energi, and energy software specialist, Powel, to create a smart grid for the future, that can accommodate rising energy use and integrate renewable resources. The group will provide Agder Energi with device controls and predictive forecasting to enhance the dispatch of new energy resources. Grids need major investment to stay competitive, hence the pilot project aims to show utility companies the energy saving and sustainability benefits of a cloud-based smart grid. “Grid operators are looking at how they can improve their business models by using cloud computing technologies such as Azure or AWS, but also other open source platforms like Hadoop and Kubernetes,”
Microsoft has joined forces with Norwegian energy supplier, Agder Energi, and energy software specialist, Powel, to create a smart grid for the future, that can accommodate rising energy use and integrate renewable resources. The group will provide Agder Energi with device controls and predictive forecasting to enhance the dispatch of new energy resources. Grids need major investment to stay competitive, hence the pilot project aims to show utility companies the energy saving and sustainability benefits of a cloud-based smart grid. The tech used in the pilot will allow better demand prediction, more efficient resource allocation and reduced substation demand.