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Making Data Valuable
with WindSim Power Line

Dynamic Line Ratings

ACCURACY OF FORECASTING

SCALABILITY & TRANSFERABILITY

FLEXIBILITY & EFFICIENCY WITH ADVANCED SIMULATIONS

Grid related outages cost a $54 billion loss in US GDP in 2021.

As energy demands rise so do the cost of outages.

Dynamic Line Ratings can alleviate grid congestion and enable more power from the existing infrastructure.

FERC 881

Operating Companies must be compliant with FERC Order 881 by July 12, 2025.

This will require the capability to develop, implement, and communicate Ambient Adjusted Ratings hourly for all assets over which Transmission Service Operates.

WindSim Power is working with utilities to enable full compliance of FERC Order 881 efficiently and cost effectively.

The WindSim Power Line Solution is fully compliant with regulatory standards: The AAR solution is fully compliant with FERC Order 881 and NERC Standards (FAC-008 and CIP-002). This compliance ensures legal and operational adherence to industry requirements, providing peace of mind and reducing regulatory risks.

Our latest innovation features these key components: Secure weather service located in the cloud that collects weather sensor data and weather forecasts. The on-prem calculations utilize this service to retrieve the weather-related data necessary for the calculation of DLR and AAR. A lightweight IEEE 738 / CIGRE solver, incorporated in-line equipment calculations, seamless Energy Management Systems (EMS) integration, and assistance with required reporting capabilities. Each element of this offering works in concert to create a holistic solution.

WindSim Power Line Value Proposition

Advanced Data Processing Capabilities

Process data from various formats like KMZ files and GIS for feeder identifications, pole coordinates, and conductor types, allows for precise and customized rating calculations.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards

Fully compliant with FERC Order 881 and NERC Standards (FAC-008 and CIP-002). This compliance ensures legal and operational adherence to industry requirements, providing peace of mind and reducing regulatory risks.

NERC CIP Compliance and Expertise

The partnership with GridBright Qualus, a company with significant experience in NERC CIP requirements and a history of successful integrations and handling of sensitive data, adds credibility and expertise to the solution.

Advanced Data Processing Capabilities

Process data from various formats like KMZ files and GIS for feeder identifications, pole coordinates, and conductor types, allows for precise and customized rating calculations.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards

Fully compliant with FERC Order 881 and NERC Standards (FAC-008 and CIP-002). This compliance ensures legal and operational adherence to industry requirements, providing peace of mind and reducing regulatory risks.

NERC CIP Compliance and Expertise

The partnership with GridBright Qualus, a company with significant experience in NERC CIP requirements and a history of successful integrations and handling of sensitive data, adds credibility and expertise to the solution.

Security and Data Privacy Innovations

The architectural design minimizes risks associated with data privacy and security breaches, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Security and Data Privacy Innovations

The architectural design minimizes risks associated with data privacy and security breaches, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Hybrid Cloud and On-premises Architecture

The combination of cloud-based and on-premises components offers the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing while maintaining data integrity and security for sensitive operations.

Secure Handling of Sensitive Data

Specialized handling of CEII and other sensitive data ensures security and compliance, maintaining data integrity while performing necessary computations.

Hybrid Cloud and On-premises Architecture

The combination of cloud-based and on-premises components offers the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing while maintaining data integrity and security for sensitive operations.

Secure Handling of Sensitive Data

Specialized handling of CEII and other sensitive data ensures security and compliance, maintaining data integrity while performing necessary computations.

Innovative, Sensor-free Technology

Installation of hardware sensors not necessary as it employs a non-contact approach using accurate mapping of weather data. This reduces the need for physical infrastructure, leading to lower installation and maintenance costs.

Seamless Integration with Utility EMS Systems

Directly integrate with Utility Energy Management Systems (EMS) and operational reporting systems. This ensures efficient data flow and real-time insights, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for utilities.

Scalable and Efficient Cloud Integration

The SaaS delivery model offers scalability and cost efficiency, preparing utilities for future cloud integrations without compromising sensitive operations.

Innovative, Sensor-free Technology

Installation of hardware sensors not necessary as it employs a non-contact approach using accurate mapping of weather data. This reduces the need for physical infrastructure, leading to lower installation and maintenance costs.

Seamless Integration with Utility EMS Systems

Directly integrate with Utility Energy Management Systems (EMS) and operational reporting systems. This ensures efficient data flow and real-time insights, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for utilities.

Scalable and Efficient Cloud Integration

The SaaS delivery model offers scalability and cost efficiency, preparing utilities for future cloud integrations without compromising sensitive operations.

The Phased Approach
To a Scalable Solution

Evaluate

Calculate

Deploy

Forecast Ratings

Scale

Technology that Bridges
to Future Demands

ACCURACY OF FORECASTING

WindSim Power Line (WPL) a State-of-the-Art Forecast solution for Overhead Line Operations. An artificial intelligence (AI) based Dynamic Line Real-time/Forecast Rating System that helps utilities optimize grid capacity without extra CAPEX.

SCALABILITY & TRANSFERABILITY

WPL is a robust and resilient SaaS solution that is complementary with sensor-based systems, integrates with already deployed sensors and legacy systems, and can scale and enable increased grid capacity.

FLEXIBILITY & EFFICIENCY WITH ADVANCED SIMULATIONS

WPL gives users greater grid intelligence by providing enhanced data directly to control rooms and allowing operators to make decisions based on reliable data with less uncertainty about real-time ampacity limits. WPL can be deployed as a stand-alone application or fully integrated into the customer Energy Management System (EMS).

Empower The Grid

Unlock your potential
with scalable
Dynamic Line Ratings