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as the ‘ Smart Tx ’ – which will replace conventional transformers in the distribution network to resolve the challenges that network operators have been facing as a result of the increased penetration of Distributed Energy Resources ( DERs ).
“ Historically , distribution network transformers have been passive assets that were not smart or digitalised . There were no electric vehicles , solar PV or other assets that impacted grid stability , and the technology didn ’ t exist to gather , analyse and make use of the data that could be gathered from different nodes across the grid ,” Dr . Di Martino says .
Leveraging AI and ML Amp X ’ s digital platform monitors the health and performance of different assets , and uses proprietary AI and ML algorithms to gain insights from this enhanced visibility of system activity , from grid-level infrastructure to behind-the-metre individual appliances and electric vehicle chargers .
Amp X relies on its robust predictive models to assess the impact of weather conditions on the production of solar and wind energy , providing insights into how the energy demand requirements in different periods of the day can be balanced with the output from renewable power generators , whilst also leveraging the optimised dispatch of battery storage assets .
“ It is thanks to the insights gained from data through the use of appropriate and proprietary AI algorithms , that Amp X has developed a number of interoperable solutions which are not point-focused since they are the result of a systemic approach to future-proof the grid ,” Dr . Di Martino says .
“ In view of the increasing level of decentralisation of the energy system , it ' s even more important to address the changes
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