Trilliant announced on November 24 that it had successfully integrated its SecureMesh communications infrastructure with Telvent’s suite of real-time monitoring and control solutions.  The interoperability of the two systems is important for smart grid solutions as it increases reliability and lowers operational costs involved with the operation of power grids.

Widely distributed intelligent devices depend upon an always-available broadband network that can handle a wide variety of devices in a secure environment that provides information in real time.  Trilliant and Telvent are able to provide secure monitoring of those smart grid assets.

The successful integration allows utilities to automate electrical distribution.  The interoperability of the broadband solution works with a variety of devices and allows for a seamless deployment of smart grid solutions.

“Distribution grid automation is a major component of a holistic s
smart grid system that spans the enterprise,” said Andy White, president and chief executive officer at Trilliant.  “We’re excited to be working with Telvent to help utilities realize the next generation of Smart Grid technology.”

“This solution will increase the reliability and drive down the cost of owning and operating smart network devices,” said Manual Sanchez, president and chief executive officer of Telvent.  “With Trilliant networks running these devices, our customers can move their distribution grid automation to the next level.”

Trilliant marked another milestone last week when the company announced that Burbank Water and Power (BWP) selected it to begin installing advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for energy consumers in Burbank, California.  BWP is community-owned and has been serving the needs of the city for nearly a century.

The utility was recently selected as a finalist to receive a smart grid grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).  BWP plans to deploy multiple smart grid technologies including 51,000 smart electric meters and a smart water distribution network that will enhance customer service, enhance grid security, and allow for demand response programs.  The planned deployment will create many needed jobs for the city and will conserve an estimated 20 million kilowatt hours annually.

“Trilliant’s proven expertise makes them an ideal member of the team helping to assemble Burbank’s smart grid,” said Fred Fletcher, assistant general manager at BWP.  “The fact that Trilliant already has an integration adapter with the EnergyIP MDMS, plus the fact that these solutions are functionally matched to support the advanced capabilities we need, made our decision that much easier.”

EnergyIP is eMeter’s Meter Data Management (MDMS) system that delivers event-driven information and automation capability in real time.  EnergyIP becomes the “central nervous system” of a smart grid deployment capable of supporting a fully scalable and automated smart grid solution.

All BWP customers that consume more than 250 kilowatts will be converted to a time-of-use rate system in early 2010 as part of phase one of the deployment.  Trilliant’s UnitySuite communications software will manage the smart meters including automated communications between customer and provider.

“In 2010, utilities across the U.S. will be breaking ground on exciting and innovative smart grid initiatives,” said White.  “The leadership at BWP have been true innovators in energy efficiency and we are looking forward to helping them their smart grid implementation.”

Trilliant Incorporated
1100 Island Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
http://www.trilliantinc.com

Telvent Git, S.A
Valgrande, 6 28108
Alcobendas, MAD
Spain
http://www.telvent.com

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San Mateo, California 94404
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