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What Are the Most Important Technology Trends Affecting the Utility Industry?
We've heard of virtual and augmented reality (VR & AR) for onsite maintenance, but it appears the technologies are picking up momentum in utility job training as well, allowing trainees to simulate difficult or dangerous situations without actually being in harm's way. Drones as a tool to fix powerlines and hard-to-reach power infrastructure are also listed as growing trends in the industry.
What Are the Most Important Technology Trends Affecting the Utility Industry?
Real-time data analytics has enormous potential for the utility industry, from reducing outages and maintenance costs to enhancing demand response.
- The push for more efficiency buildings and more accurate efficiency ratings, by looking at Australia.
- Utility failures in California have inspired new political will behind microgrids.
- DOE puts significant money behind transmission projects in new initiative.
- Supply chain problems mean something else in utility cybersecurity
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