Grid Analytics recently had an opportunity to meet with Gary Huffman Jr, a Senior Client Services Manager within the Transmission and Distribution Services arm of Burns & McDonnell (a Kansas City, Kansas, USA – construction and engineering company rated #1 in the Transmission & Distribution design and architecture segment). Gary shared his insights on the challenges facing utilities in increasing the amount of renewable energy and types in power generation.
“The increasing volatility and variability in power generation from renewable energy sources, as well the changing demand profiles, necessitates the improvement in the reliability and resiliency of electricity grid infrastructure to ensure service levels for residential and business consumers are met and exceeded. Exacter’s ability to detect incipient failures is very relevant to delivering outcomes for clients and consumers.”
Gary Huffman Jr.
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