GE Vernova’s GridOS grid orchestration package gets major data integration add-on

GE Vernova has introduced GridOS Data Fabric as part of its GridOS software portfolio for access and virtualisation of decentralised data from multiple sources.

GridOS Data Fabric, claimed a first for grid orchestration, uses data federation to access the decentralised data, enabling multiple datasets to be combined and then virtualised to create a centralised view across the grid ecosystem, from transmission to distribution and the edge and across information technology and operational technology applications.

With this grid operators should be able to discover, govern and utilise large volumes of highly distributed data from multiple sources for improved and more rapid decision making while orchestrating the grid in real time.

“Energy data plays a key role in delivering a more efficient grid. Utilities will need to connect energy data from across the grid ecosystem to effectively automate grid operations, orchestrating more intelligent, secure and resilient grid that is ready and built for future electrification needs,” says Mahesh Sudhakaran, General Manager at GE Vernova’s Grid Software business.

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“By leveraging energy data, AI and machine learning powered technologies, utilities can move at speed to meet demand while addressing renewables management and electrification challenges.”

The GridOS strategy is centred around a modular, composable, data-driven software portfolio designed to orchestrate a more sustainable energy grid and help utilities keep pace with the energy transition, a GE Vernova statement says.

The announcement of GridOS Data Fabric, which follows GE Vernova’s acquisition of Greenbird Integration Technology and is the first major addition since the launch of GridOS a year ago, also includes GridOS Connect.

GridOS Connect is an energy data integration engine as a key component for the federated grid data fabric that feeds continuously updated data sets into the system – information that traditionally has been difficult for utilities to compile and analyse.

Itron collaboration

With the release, GE Vernova also has announced a collaboration with Itron, which intends to leverage GridOS Data Fabric to connect grid operations and grid edge data from sources such as residential solar, electric vehicles and more.

Don Reeves, Senior Vice President of Outcomes at Itron, says that a key component of the GridOS Data Fabric software is its ability to connect and integrate data to make more accurate real-time decisions to enable a reliable and resilient grid.

“The data to be exchanged with Itron’s grid edge intelligence solutions can provide new insights to promote grid stability and to train and power AI and machine learning applications that help automate key aspects of the grid operation.”