IoTReal-TimeData Engineering

SmartGridManagementSystem

ML-assisted grid optimization managing 1.1GW of renewable capacity across distributed networks.

Voltic EnergyEnergy & Utilities
202224 months
1.1GW

Capacity Managed

97.8%

Grid Stability

~14%

Better Utilization

~20min

Prediction Window

Smart Grid Management System
The Challenge

Incorporating variable renewable sources into the existing grid caused balancing problems that manual SCADA operators couldn't keep up with at scale. Excess generation was frequently curtailed, and demand spikes occasionally led to localized brownouts.

Our Approach

Edge nodes at each generation site feed real-time data into a central forecasting model that estimates supply/demand imbalances roughly 20 minutes ahead. When confidence is high enough, the system triggers automated responses — battery dispatch, load shifting — with human operators retaining override control throughout.

The Outcome

Curtailment of excess renewable generation dropped noticeably, and brownout frequency decreased. The model's predictions improved over the first year as it accumulated more seasonal data. Full ROI is on track but took longer than the initial 14-month estimate.