Introduction to Digital Grid Management
Aspen Plus Biochemical Process Modeling, a part of AspenTech's suite of solutions, offers support for the evolution of electric, gas, and water utilities through a flexible and secure Operations Technology platform. This platform is equipped with robust advanced applications that enable the resilient, sustainable, and intelligent grid of the future. By joining AspenTech VP of Power & Utilities Sally Jacquemin in discussions about the evolving power grid, users can explore the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly-changing energy landscape. AspenTech solutions play a vital role in helping utilities meet the demands of the energy transition.
Solution Offerings
The Aspen Plus Biochemical Process Modeling solution provides various management systems that optimize power generation, manage the balance of bulk electric power transmission, transform distribution power grids, and enable full-stream natural gas and liquid pipeline operations. These comprehensive solutions include real-time monitoring and control applications, forecasting, optimization, scheduling, outage management, distributed energy resource integration, historian functionalities, and pipeline management optimization.
Digital Grid Management in Action
AspenTech's integrated DER Management has enabled SMUD® to meet aggressive clean energy goals, showcasing the practical application of the Digital Grid Management solutions. Success stories highlight how AspenTech solutions contribute to various industries by providing feature-rich platforms, comprehensive solution suites, transformative solutions for balanced power transport, and robust management systems for renewables and distributed energy resources.
Continued Innovation and Expansion
Aspen Technology continues to expand its Digital Grid Management suite, recently acquiring Open Grid Systems to enhance network model management technology. This acquisition aims to empower utilities in effectively managing increasing grid complexity and ensuring resiliency. White papers, brochures, and other resources further emphasize the need for a digital grid in the utility of the future, presenting insights on maximizing the value of distributed resources, virtual power plants, and clean energy transitions.