Distribution Grid Monitoring
Distribution grid observability where utilities need it most.
Optiminer helps utilities understand what is happening on distribution feeders, transformers, and neighborhood circuits instead of waiting for customers to report a blackout.
The transmission grid usually has modern monitoring. The distribution grid often has far less instrumentation, even though it is where most customers experience blackouts, voltage problems, equipment failures, and local capacity constraints.
Distribution grid sensors at the transformer
The Prospector device is installed at the distribution transformer and communicates with High Voltage Sensors on the high-voltage phases. These grid sensors capture current patterns that help identify abnormal electrical events.
Why transformer-level observability matters
Transformer-level monitoring helps utilities see which areas are overloaded, which feeders are stressed, where power quality problems begin, and where electricity may be missing because of non-technical losses.
Distribution grid management value
Better distribution grid monitoring supports reliability, planning, maintenance, storm response, demand response, power quality, outage management, and capital allocation.