Distinguished Lecture on "Grid Modernization: Technological Advancements Beyond Smart Grid" by John D. McDonald, P.E.

Grid Modernization: Technological Advancements Beyond Smart Grid This webinar will familiarize participants with a vision for Grid Modernization, focusing on technological advancements beyond Smart Grid. The technological advancements include discussions of key industry/societal trends, Smart Grid concepts, holistic solutions, integration of microgrids and distributed generation, and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) software applications. The talk will also cover feeder automation business models, managing different types of data, big data, analytics, enterprise data management, Smart Grid standards and interoperability, and Smart Grid deployments and lessons learned.