The pervasive adoption of DERs and the decarbonization of the energy system are driving the need to reevaluate how utilities manage their network infrastructure. As diverse resources with different characteristics and technologies are actively connected to the grid, the direction of power flow is shifting. This shift introduces new challenges to network protection, forecasting and planning, power resiliency and other related areas:
As prosumers take a more active role in the evolving energy ecosystem, CGI OpenGrid DERMS empowers utilities to maintain grid stability and maximize the value of DER participation.
Built on a robust network model, the solution enables real-time orchestration, regulation and optimization of distributed assets, driving greater reliability and performance across the grid. It features a modular architecture that scales with your grid modernization journey. Each core capability builds upon the last, transforming how utilities plan, dispatch and balance distributed resources.
Managing distributed energy resources requires more than visibility; it demands intelligent orchestration across the entire asset life cycle. CGI OpenGrid DERMS delivers six integrated capabilities that transform fragmented data and disconnected assets into a unified, optimized grid operation.
Create and maintain as-built and as-operated network models that provide operators with a single, accurate view of the power system, enabling real-time visibility, analysis and control.
Register, validate and integrate independently-owned DERs with existing network assets, ensuring secure, standards-based interoperability across the grid.
Continuously track DER performance and visualize key operational data, such as power output, charge level and voltage, to support informed grid management decisions.
Send optimized dispatch commands to DERs based on real-time conditions and device capabilities, using multiple industry-supported communication protocols (e.g., DNP3).
Anticipate grid conditions and create dynamic dispatch schedules based on forecasted load, production and market signals to minimize congestion and maximize available DER value.
Leverage the most effective mix of DERs to achieve specific grid objectives, improving reliability, reducing costs and supporting the energy transition.
Built on decades of experience in the utilities and energy sector, CGI OpenGrid DERMS provides utilities with greater confidence, control and foresight as they operate an increasingly complex grid.
As part of the CGI OpenGrid360 portfolio, our DERMS solution enables utilities to accelerate their energy transition through data-driven, interoperable grid technology. By unifying data and decision-making, utilities can transform operational insights into action, supporting a resilient, flexible and data-driven energy future.
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