Oracle Empowers Utilities with New Advanced Distribution Management System Enhancements
Oracle (ORCL) has unveiled significant enhancements to its Utilities Network Management System (NMS), focusing on advanced distributed energy resource (DER) management. The system, currently serving six of the top 10 U.S. utilities and over 61 million customers, introduces improved features for managing grid stress and optimizing performance.
Key updates include enhanced Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) capabilities with new forecast and trend monitoring settings, a 7-day forecast algorithm, and expanded models for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). The Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA module received improvements in device monitoring and control, while new features in DER orchestration, outage management, and power restoration were added to optimize grid operations.
Oracle (ORCL) ha svelato significativi miglioramenti al suo Sistema di Gestione della Rete Elettrica (NMS), concentrandosi sulla gestione avanzata delle risorse energetiche distribuite (DER). Il sistema, attualmente utilizzato da sei delle prime 10 utility statunitensi e da oltre 61 milioni di clienti, introduce funzionalità migliorate per gestire lo stress della rete e ottimizzare le prestazioni.
Le principali novità includono capacità migliorate del Sistema di Gestione delle Risorse Energetiche Distribuite (DERMS) con nuove impostazioni di monitoraggio delle previsioni e delle tendenze, un algoritmo di previsione a 7 giorni e modelli ampliati per i sistemi di accumulo di energia tramite batterie (BESS) e le attrezzature di ricarica per veicoli elettrici (EVSE). Il modulo Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA ha ricevuto miglioramenti nel monitoraggio e nel controllo dei dispositivi, mentre sono state aggiunte nuove funzionalità nell'orchestrazione delle DER, nella gestione delle interruzioni e nel ripristino dell'energia per ottimizzare le operazioni della rete.
Oracle (ORCL) ha presentado mejoras significativas en su Sistema de Gestión de Redes de Utilidades (NMS), centradas en la gestión avanzada de recursos energéticos distribuidos (DER). El sistema, que actualmente sirve a seis de las diez principales utilidades de EE. UU. y a más de 61 millones de clientes, introduce características mejoradas para gestionar el estrés de la red y optimizar el rendimiento.
Las actualizaciones clave incluyen capacidades mejoradas del Sistema de Gestión de Recursos Energéticos Distribuidos (DERMS) con nuevas configuraciones de monitoreo de pronósticos y tendencias, un algoritmo de pronóstico a 7 días y modelos ampliados para sistemas de almacenamiento de energía en baterías (BESS) y equipos de suministro para vehículos eléctricos (EVSE). El módulo Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA recibió mejoras en el monitoreo y control de dispositivos, mientras que se añadieron nuevas características en la orquestación de DER, gestión de interrupciones y restauración de energía para optimizar las operaciones de la red.
오라클 (ORCL)은 유틸리티 네트워크 관리 시스템(NMS)에 대한 중요한 개선 사항을 발표하며, 고급 분산 에너지 자원(DER) 관리에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 현재 미국 상위 10개 유틸리티 중 6개와 6,100만 명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공하고 있는 이 시스템은 그리드 스트레스 관리 및 성능 최적화를 위한 개선된 기능을 도입합니다.
주요 업데이트에는 새로운 예측 및 추세 모니터링 설정, 7일 예측 알고리즘, 배터리 에너지 저장 시스템(BESS) 및 전기차 충전 장비(EVSE)에 대한 확장된 모델을 포함한 향상된 분산 에너지 자원 관리 시스템(DERMS) 기능이 포함됩니다. 오라클 유틸리티 플렉스 SCADA 모듈은 장치 모니터링 및 제어에서 개선을 받았으며, 그리드 운영 최적화를 위해 DER 오케스트레이션, 정전 관리 및 전력 복구에 대한 새로운 기능이 추가되었습니다.
Oracle (ORCL) a dévoilé des améliorations significatives de son Système de Gestion de Réseau (NMS), axées sur la gestion avancée des ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER). Le système, qui sert actuellement six des dix principales entreprises de services publics aux États-Unis et plus de 61 millions de clients, introduit des fonctionnalités améliorées pour gérer le stress du réseau et optimiser les performances.
Les mises à jour clés incluent des capacités améliorées du Système de Gestion des Ressources Énergétiques Distribuées (DERMS) avec de nouveaux paramètres de prévision et de surveillance des tendances, un algorithme de prévision sur 7 jours et des modèles élargis pour les systèmes de stockage d'énergie par batterie (BESS) et les équipements de recharge de véhicules électriques (EVSE). Le module Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA a bénéficié d'améliorations dans la surveillance et le contrôle des dispositifs, tandis que de nouvelles fonctionnalités dans l'orchestration des DER, la gestion des pannes et la restauration de l'énergie ont été ajoutées pour optimiser les opérations du réseau.
Oracle (ORCL) hat bedeutende Verbesserungen an seinem Netzwerkmanagementsystem (NMS) für Versorgungsunternehmen vorgestellt, mit einem Fokus auf das fortschrittliche Management verteilter Energiequellen (DER). Das System, das derzeit sechs der zehn größten Versorgungsunternehmen in den USA und über 61 Millionen Kunden bedient, führt verbesserte Funktionen zur Verwaltung von Netzstress und zur Optimierung der Leistung ein.
Zu den wichtigsten Aktualisierungen gehören verbesserte Funktionen des Systems zur Verwaltung verteilter Energiequellen (DERMS) mit neuen Prognose- und Trendüberwachungseinstellungen, einem 7-Tage-Prognosealgorithmus und erweiterten Modellen für Batteriespeichersysteme (BESS) und Ladegeräte für Elektrofahrzeuge (EVSE). Das Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA-Modul erhielt Verbesserungen bei der Geräteüberwachung und -steuerung, während neue Funktionen in der DER-Orchestrierung, dem Störungsmanagement und der Wiederherstellung von Energie hinzugefügt wurden, um die Netzoperationen zu optimieren.
- Expanded market presence serving 6 of top 10 U.S. utilities
- Enhanced forecasting capabilities with 7-day advance planning
- Improved grid optimization through real-time BESS and EVSE monitoring
- Advanced fault response and outage management capabilities
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Insights
Oracle's enhancements to its Network Management System (NMS) represent a strategic expansion in the critical utilities infrastructure market. These updates specifically address the growing challenges utilities face with distributed energy resource (DER) integration and extreme weather resilience.
The announcement carries particular weight given Oracle NMS's existing market penetration - serving 6 of the top 10 U.S. utilities and supporting over 61 million customers. The new capabilities target high-growth areas in the utility sector:
- Advanced 7-day forecasting algorithms for more efficient resource planning
- Enhanced battery energy storage system (BESS) modeling
- Improved electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) management
- Modernized SCADA capabilities with real-time monitoring and control
Most significantly, these developments position Oracle favorably against competitors like Schneider Electric and GE in the rapidly evolving utility management software space. The modular architecture allows utilities to implement targeted solutions without full-scale replacements, potentially accelerating adoption cycles.
The third-party validation from Guidehouse Insights reinforces Oracle's credibility in this specialized market. While no revenue projections are provided, these enhancements should strengthen Oracle's recurring revenue streams from its utility customer base as they navigate the complex transition to renewable energy integration.
Oracle's NMS enhancements address critical pain points in today's utility operations landscape. The timing is particularly relevant as utilities face dual pressures from increasing extreme weather events and the accelerating integration of distributed energy resources.
The system improvements focus on operational challenges that directly impact utility economics:
- Better demand response capabilities that can reduce peak capacity requirements
- Enhanced DER orchestration to optimize behind-the-meter assets
- Improved outage management to reduce downtime costs
- Faster service restoration to improve reliability metrics that affect regulatory outcomes
What's particularly valuable is Oracle's approach to both grid-side and customer-side DER management. This unified approach helps utilities maximize return on increasingly complex networks of distributed resources while maintaining grid stability.
The improvements to fault location, isolation, and service restoration (FLISR) capabilities within substations could meaningfully reduce outage duration metrics that directly impact utility financial performance and customer satisfaction scores.
Oracle's modular deployment approach also aligns with utility capital planning cycles, allowing for phased implementations that can spread costs over multiple budget periods - an important consideration for regulated entities with complex approval processes for technology investments.
Modern, scalable grid operations expand distributed energy resource orchestration, improve forecasting, and optimize reliability
Used by six of the top 10 U.S. utilities and supporting over 61 million customers, Oracle Utilities NMS offers a single, unified model to help optimize grid performance and integrate renewable energy resources. The modular and composable architecture—combining outage, distribution, DER, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system management with analytics and advanced applications—enables utilities to deploy required components in a cost-effective, phased approach.
Extended DER capabilities
New features in the Oracle Utilities Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) module of Oracle Utilities NMS enhance grid event management and optimization. This includes new forecast and trend monitoring settings that provide users with deeper insights into expected load and the impact of DER reductions for planned events. Additionally, a new 7-day forecast algorithm allows for event planning up to a week in advance with hourly forecasts, enabling faster and more efficient forecast generation with fewer resources.
"Oracle has made notable advancements with its DERMS platform since its initial release by developing grid- and edge-DERMS solutions aimed at utility-scale DER and aggregated DER portfolios, respectively," said Michael Kelly, associate director for market intelligence and advisory firm Guidehouse Insights. "In targeting DERMS from a grid management (grid DERMS) and customer and programs perspective (edge DERMS)—end-to-end DERMS solutions facilitate greater coverage and visibility from the customer to the network."
Oracle Utilities DERMS also now supports grid-connected energy resources, providing new data to aid in network optimization. An expanded model for battery energy storage systems (BESS)—used by utilities to store energy from renewable sources and release it when needed—adds real-time and forward-looking data for more cost-effective resource optimization. Similarly, an enhanced model for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) includes technical data and smart charging modes to optimize EVs and charging stations. These enhancements help grid operators effectively utilize DER resources while helping better manage voltage and loading conditions.
New integrated capabilities in the Oracle Utilities Flex SCADA module enhance the Oracle NMS platform by enabling the deployment, commissioning, monitoring, and control of field devices. An enhanced interface helps users quickly access, and act on, high-level data, including historical and real-time trends, while dynamically setting or adjusting limits for devices such as feeder breakers and reclosers based on measured values. Additionally, a fully modernized calculation engine enables users to more easily create and update calculations to reflect real-time data changes. Users can customize power measurements or complex aggregations and apply them to individual devices or entire device classes.
"Control room operators and program managers need a modern, integrated ADMS platform to simplify DER management, deliver more value on both sides of the meter, and make their critical operations easier," said Brad Harkavy, vice president, Oracle Utilities. "Oracle Utilities NMS provides a comprehensive, data-driven approach to managing both traditional grid infrastructure and emerging DERs. The system's modularity enables our customers to scale with ease and implement just the functionality they need at just the right time."
Additional new features and updates in Oracle Utilities NMS include:
- DER Orchestration: To optimize behind-the-meter, customer-owned DERs, an enhanced module develops demand response and DER event dispatch strategy templates. Users can leverage the templates to activate load shedding and load shaping—through economic, emergency, and reliability events—more seamlessly integrating customers, assets, and programs while reducing energy costs and supporting decarbonization initiatives.
- Outage Management: To optimize safety and efficiency, the improved Oracle Utilities Outage Management System (OMS) enables toggling of all crew assignments in the viewer. Operators can quickly identify unassigned outages, deploy open crews, and track assigned locations for crews unable to provide real-time updates due to poor network coverage.
- Flexible Operations: To promote work efficiency and productivity, an updated Oracle Utilities NMS Flex Operations browser client allows utilities to quickly scale and onboard call entry personnel anywhere. New outage and abnormal device status summaries also provide remote users with enhanced situational awareness to help manage events and crews more effectively during major incidents.
- Power Restoration: To help improve reliability and reduce outage duration, new features enable operators to activate Oracle Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) within substations. Utilities can benefit with more comprehensive fault response and miscoordination event handling capabilities, both inside and outside substations.
To see these technologies in action, visit Oracle at DISTRIBUTECH (Booth #3712). You can also learn more at Oracle.com/utilities or LinkedIn.
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