Composable Architectures: A Must-Have for Agile Electric Utility Operations
Improved agility is now a focus for modern electric utilities as they take on the myriad challenges of infrastructure modernization, data management, and regulatory compliance. Old legacy systems cannot be integrated, adapted or scaled with modern tech. This means utilities are left reactive, error prone, and slow to respond, which ultimately compromises grid reliability and increases operational costs.
Data Automation for Utilities
Electric utilities are facing a major data problem. With over 600,000 miles of transmission lines in the U.S. and more than 5.5 million miles of distribution lines, the volume of data generated from inspecting the country’s aging infrastructure is increasingly overwhelming. Many utilities still rely on manual processes to collect and organize this data, making it difficult to extract useful insights, collaborate effectively, and make informed decisions. Â
Asset Performance Management and Decision Intelligence: How Utilities are Using Technology to Transform Asset Assessment
Asset Performance Management (APM) is moving through a rapid transformation, and industry players are finding their way to an intelligent, sustainable business model while also ensuring the quality and reliability of existing services to partners and communities. With the US alone committing over $594bn to decarbonization and electrification plans – and utilities moving quickly to accommodate next generation infrastructure – technology is a more important enabler than ever before.
Lessons From Hurricane Beryl and the Promise of Modern Utility Inspections
The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl has highlighted the vulnerability of utility infrastructure to natural disasters. In Houston, the collapse of ten transmission lines disrupted power for 2.8 million customers, with nearly 150,000 left without power for an extended period.
This event underscores the pressing need to reevaluate and upgrade utility inspection standards, which currently rely on outdated methods and technologies.…
Thread Adds Longtime Utility Executive Kevin Moug to Its Board of Directors
[Grand Forks, North Dakota] Thread, the leader in digital-first asset inspection catering to the energy and utility sectors, is excited to announce the appointment of Kevin Moug to its Board of Directors. Kevin brings an impressive 42 years of experience in public accounting, utilities, and manufacturing, and recently retired as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq: OTTR).…
Thread Announces Partnership with Gresco Technology Solutions
[Grand Forks, North Dakota] Thread is excited to announce our new partnership with Gresco Technology Solutions (GTS). This partnership combines Thread’s innovative software with Gresco’s expertise in unmanned solutions, providing customers with:
- Rapid Flight Planning: Simplifying mission planning and execution, reducing manual errors, and improving efficiency.
- Automated Data Management: Imagery is automatically uploaded into UNITI Workspace without the need to manage SD cards, hard drives, or local device storage.
How Automated Image Management Can Assist Electric Utility Inspections
Electric utilities are facing increased pressure from regulators to reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. However, utility assets are only getting older and will have to be inspected more frequently in the coming years to prevent interruptions in service caused by hardware failure.
To support maintenance activities, utilities must collect and track inspection data through the full asset lifecycle to proactively repair defects and damages before they become an issue.…
Potential for Data Centers to Overload Current Power Utilities
The rapid expansion of data centers presents a significant challenge to existing power utilities. Data centers, with their insatiable and consistent demand for power, require robust and reliable electricity supply 24/7.…
Thread and Isight Drone Services Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Drone Services in the Energy Sector
[Grand Forks, North Dakota] — [April 18, 2024] — In a landmark move for the energy industry, Thread, a pioneer in energy sector software solutions, and Isight, a nationally recognized drone services provider, are proud to announce a strategic partnership that is set to enhance operational efficiencies across multiple energy verticals including solar, power lines, cell towers, and oil.…
Industrial Drones and Comprehensive Data Analysis Pave the Way for Safer Inspections in Utility Management
In the rapidly evolving world of industrial drones, collaborations between industry leaders likeExertis Almo and DJI are setting new standards in efficiency, safety, and innovation. While Exertis Almo is recognized for its strategic move to cater to sophisticated surveillance and security solutions through expanding its product offerings, DJI has been pushing the envelope with its Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. …
