Oracle Empowers Utilities with New Advanced Distribution Management System Enhancements

Core Insights - Oracle has introduced new features in its Utilities Network Management System (NMS) to enhance the management of distributed energy resources (DERs) and improve grid reliability [1][6] - The NMS is utilized by six of the top ten U.S. utilities, serving over 61 million customers, and offers a unified model for optimizing grid performance and integrating renewable energy [2] DER Capabilities - The new features in the Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) module enhance grid event management and include a 7-day forecast algorithm for better event planning [3][4] - Oracle's DERMS platform has evolved to support both grid-connected energy resources and battery energy storage systems (BESS), providing real-time data for resource optimization [4] Integrated Capabilities - The Flex SCADA module enhances the NMS platform by enabling the deployment and monitoring of field devices, with a modernized calculation engine for real-time data adjustments [5] - New features in the NMS include DER orchestration for optimizing customer-owned DERs and improved outage management capabilities to enhance safety and efficiency [6][9] Operational Efficiency - The updated NMS Flex Operations browser client allows for quick scaling and onboarding of personnel, improving situational awareness during major incidents [9] - New functionalities for power restoration enable better fault response and service restoration capabilities within substations [9]