Examine the latest technology advances and applications of DA in the electric utility network

June 26, 2012 - PRLog -- Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is only the beginning of the smart grid value chain for utilities. Advances in the automation of the feeder and distribution network are resulting in greater cost savings, operational efficiencies, service quality, and reliability. As the rollout of AMI begins to approach completion in a number of regions, utilities are turning to distribution automation (DA) as a key strategy for maximising the effectiveness of their smart grid investment and realising the value that network intelligence brings to grid operations.

The second annual Distribution Automation Europe conference will examine the latest technology advances and applications of distribution automation in the electric utility network. This will be done through analysis of real-world deployments, lessons learned, and success strategies for leveraging DA to achieve the full promise of the smart grid from our industry leading speaker line-up.


Hear keynote presentations from and network with:

• John Kirkwood, Automation Manager, Scottish Power Energy Networks Distribution
• Stewart A Reid, Head of Future Networks and Policy, SSE
• David Trebolle, Manager - Active Networks, Grid Control and Advance Networks Analysis, Gas Natural Fenosa
• Jan Ove Gjerde, Senior Vice President - Research & Development, Statnett
• Sjors van der Heijden, Advisor - Asset Management, Enexis
• Karin Lomholt Finnemann, Head of Department, Grid Development, Dong Energy
• Osmo Siirto, Unit Manager - Distribution Network, Helen Electricity Network
• Mike Meisinger, Application Director, S&C Electric
• Douglas Brown, Area Sales Director, Netcontrol UK
• Nazmiye Ozkan, Senior Research Fellow, University of Westminster
• Josco Kester, Researcher, Electrical Power Systems, Department Service Enabling & Management, TNO
• Svetlana Grant, Director - Smart Cities, Connected Living Programme, GSM Association


For more information and to register, visit www.smi-online.co.uk/2012distribution-automation.asp  

Contact:
Alex Williamson
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7827 6156
Email: awilliamson@smi-online.co.uk