GridOS^® ADMS

ADMS, or Advanced Distribution Management System, is a real-time, integrated software platform used by electric utility companies to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of their electrical distribution networks. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and functionalities for managing and controlling the distribution grid across a range of use cases, including:

• Outage Management System (OMS): ADMS includes OMS capabilities to efficiently manage and restore power during outages, often integrating with other systems to streamline communication and response.
• Real-time Monitoring and Control: ADMS offers real-time visibility into the distribution network, enabling operators to monitor grid conditions, manage demand, and optimize power flows.
• Load Forecasting: ADMS utilizes predictive analytics for load forecasting, helping utilities balance supply and demand effectively.
• Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR): ADMS automates fault identification and isolation, minimizing outage durations and improving service reliability.
• Distributed Energy Resource Management: ADMS optimizes the integration and operation of distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) within the grid.
• Voltage/VAR Optimization (VVO): The system can optimize voltage levels and reactive power across the network to reduce losses and enhance power quality.

Overall, an ADMS plays a crucial role in modernizing the electrical grid, supporting utilities in achieving greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. GE Vernova’s ADMS is also underpinned by the GridOS platform, augmenting it with better compatibility with other GridOS and partner solutions, a built-in Zero Trust grid security model for maximum cybersecurity, a microservices-based architecture for easy scalability, and more.

Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) benefits utilities businesses by improving the performance of the distribution grid and restoring power outages faster.

Key benefits of ADMS for utilities include:
• Improved Reliability and Resilience: By providing real-time monitoring and control, ADMS helps utilities quickly detect and isolate faults, reducing outage durations and improving overall service reliability. This capability is crucial in enhancing the resilience of the grid against disruptions.
• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: ADMS automates many of the decisions and processes involved in managing the grid through both blue sky and grey sky days, reducing response times and improving operator efficiency.
• Improved Quality of Service: ADMS optimizes power flow and voltage levels across the network, leading to reduced energy losses and improved power quality. This optimization results in more efficient use of resources and cost savings for utilities.
• Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs): ADMS facilitates the integration and management of DERs like solar panels and wind turbines. It ensures that these resources are effectively utilized within the grid, contributing to sustainability goals and reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
• Advanced Fault Detection and Management: The system's ability to rapidly identify and manage faults minimizes service interruptions and helps maintain a stable power supply to customers.
• Better Load Forecasting: With advanced analytics, ADMS supports accurate load forecasting. This capability helps utilities balance supply and demand, leading to more reliable and cost-effective energy distribution.
• Increased Customer Satisfaction: By improving reliability and reducing outage times, customers experience fewer disruptions and better service quality, leading to increased satisfaction and trust.

Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) includes an Outage Management System (OMS) that streamlines the process of addressing and resolving power grid disruptions. This integration improves communication with customers and improves power grid restoration times to reduce SAIDI, SAIFI, and CMI metrics.

GE Vernova’s ADMS can be easily integrated with GridOS DERMS. Together, these two solutions form a powerful combined solution that contains all the capabilities needed for a reliable and resilient distribution power grid. Read our whitepaper to understand the power of GridOS DERMS and ADMS.