Accenture is at the forefront of the evolution to a smarter grid. From generation to in-home energy management, from strategic blueprints to operational data analytics, and from the board room to the operations center. Accenture provides the experience and skills, global resources, proven methodologies and industry-leading technology assets utilities need to realise the vision of a more intelligent grid.
For utilities deploying smart grid solutions, Accenture's experience and expertise encompasses:
- Demand side management and energy efficiency
- Advanced metering infrastructure
- Meter data management
- Distribution automation
- Outage management
- Distribution management
- Data communications
- Information systems integration
- Embedded and enterprise security
- Renewables (photovoltaics, solar, wind) integration
- Microgrid connectivity
- Customer communications
- Customer Web portals and help centers
- Substation automation
- Electrification transformation (EV/PHEV)
We have helped some of the world's most forward-thinking utilities build smart grid business cases and strategies. We have helped them evaluate the pros and cons of wholesale replacement of technology versus strategic upgrades. We are also relied upon to develop the road maps needed to implement the right capabilities and technologies at the right time, given each organisation's operational needs, business and financial goals and regulatory requirements.
Consider our work with the city of Amsterdam. In collaboration with Amsterdam Innovation Motor, a city-affiliated agency that encourages public/private sector cooperation, we are helping the city become one of the European Union's first "intelligent cities." Our role involves deploying the smart grid in the city, as well as supporting the introduction of a range of solutions that will reduce the level of carbon emissions produced. We will also manage the integration process and analyse the data generated by the new system.
Consider our work with Xcel Energy. Accenture is working with Xcel Energy to create America's first SmartGridCity™. This case study provides an overview of the business challenges and demonstrates how Accenture is helping Xcel Energy achieve high performance.