National Energy Department announces further smart grid planning

Smart grid solutions will require the right technology being in place on every network across the nation. Investing in high-quality serial converters and other tools will allow local providers to automate operations, improve their own integration of renewable sources and more. The sustainability, efficiency, flexibility and support a smart grid brings will enable higher-quality service and improved management of demand support.

A serial console service and other relevant converters will play a critical role in optimizing a smart grid with legacy technology and ensuring compatibility with a provider's operations. Once these tools are in place, organizations will be able to streamline their migration to new and improved service offerings, with minimal hassle or challenge. Making the smart move with the supporting technology will ensure that network optimization falls into place more easily.

As technology improves it will also be important for energy providers to consider the security of their systems. Utilizing the proper terminal servers and converters will provide the necessary hardware safety, while firms focus on the software end, integrating service protection alongside smart grid optimization.

Perle offers a range of cost effective serial-to-Ethernet converters to help meet NERC-CIP compliance for the protection of critical cyberassets in substations. The IOLAN SDS HV/LDC Terminal Server is designed to meet harsh environments associated with Power Substations with attributes such as support for substation AC and DC voltage ranges, extended operating temperatures and meeting emission, immunity and safety approvals associated with substation IT equipment.