Gahanna, Ohio – AEP Ohio, a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP), has selected PCS UtiliData’s AdaptiVolt™ Volt/Var Optimization system for a demand reduction project in northeast central Ohio as part of the company’s recently announced AEP Ohio gridSMARTSM Demonstration Project.
“Volt/Var optimization is a Smart Grid application that will provide immediate, measurable savings to AEP Ohio and its customers,” said Thomas Wilson, President of PCS UtiliData.“Using AdaptiVolt™ will allow AEP Ohio to leverage Smart Grid communication network infrastructures to reduce energy consumption and peak demand while increasing the efficiency of their electric distribution system.”
The AdaptiVolt™ system technology couples real-time measurement of voltage at critical points within the distribution system with the ability to adjust substation voltage levels within pre-established parameters to provide “real-time” Volt/Var Optimization.The AdaptiVolt™ system for AEP Ohio is being deployed using wireless Smart Grid communication networks.
The AEP Ohio gridSMARTSM Demonstration Project is in response to a request by the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate how smart grid technology can enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of energy delivery on a regional and national level through the creation of regional smart grid demonstration projects.
AEP Ohio’s $150 million project will be deployed in northeast central Ohio starting in 2010 and will include the installation of approximately 110,000 advanced electricity meters; new distribution grid technology, including AdaptiVolt™; plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; smart appliances; and consumer systems and products to help customers manage electricity use and costs. Elements all designed to demonstrate the full benefits of installing a comprehensive distribution smart grid for consumers and the utility.
PCS UtiliData is a Smart Grid solutions provider, specializing in automated Volt/Var Optimization for utility and consumer applications to reduce demand and increase energy efficiency.For over 20 years PCS UtiliData has been committed to providing world class products and services to a wide range of satisfied clients in the energy and utility automation industry.
