NC Electric Membership Corporation (NCEMC) and OATI are taking their groundbreaking partnership to the next level with deployment of OATI real-time DERMS, the next-generation smart grid tech designed to bring dynamic control, enhanced reliability, and unparalleled situational awareness to the region.
As Ena Sellers writes for the North State Journal in Duplin County, North Carolina, “The next time a storm rolls through Duplin County, the lights may come back on faster — and in some cases may not go out at all — thanks to a new smart grid technology project.”
OATI real-time DERMS and the new era of power grid operations
OATI’s real-time DERMS, the industry’s first and most-deployed DERMS platform, offers utilities real-time monitoring, coordination and control capabilities—critical tools amid the surge of distributed energy resources. The platform acts as “traffic control” for electricity while allowing utilities to make immediate adjustments when conditions change.
With DERMS utilities can manage the grid in real-time, using live data and forecasts to integrate:
- Solar panels
- Battery storage
- Demand response programs
- Smart thermostats
- EV charging
- Microgrids
By investing in proven, modern technologies that improve reliability and reduce energy costs, the (NCEMC) is helping make Duplin County a more attractive place for new businesses and expansions.
Ali Ipakchi, OATI chief visionary officer
OATI DERMS is an added benefit to critical facilities such as hospitals and emergency shelters, resilient microgrids keeping essential services powered during outages. The upgrade will strengthen the agricultural sector and lower energy overhead, positioning rural North Carolina as a competitive hub for long-term economic development.