Utility grade Volt-VAr Management Software for smart grid distribution automation applications
Volt-VAr Management Software (VVMS) is a centralized distribution automation software that optimizes circuit VAr flow and circuit voltages. Optimized VAr flow improves power factor and may result in substantial savings in cost of energy and infrastructure utilization. Optimized voltage improves power quality by preventing over- and/or under voltage conditions and by achieving a flatter voltage profile along circuits.
VVMS is a mature, utility-grade, automation software that is proven in 24x7 use by major utilities across the U.S, with more than 15 years of experience. This solution is scalable and appropriate for smaller as well as very large utilities. VVMS is a system of closed-loop voltage and VAr control. It continually samples loads and voltages along feeder circuits and when appropriate switches compensating devices, such as capacitors, to improve power factor and power quality.
VVMS incorporates “CVR”, an advanced conservation voltage reduction strategy which reduces real power demand by lowering customer voltages within approved limits. This is accomplished with the precise control of line capacitor banks, line voltage regulators and substation transformer tap changers.