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Benefit from the Experience Gained on 200 EMS/SCADA Projects
Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are well recognized as important strategic assets in today’s utility business environment.
KEMA has assisted utilities with the planning, procurement, and implementation of more than 200 EMS/SCADA systems for power systems ranging from 40 MW to 50,000 MW.
With extensive experience in all aspects of control center real-time control and information systems, KEMA offers EMS/SCADA services that are tailored to meet each client's specific needs.
Our customized service has positioned us as a leader in the implementation of the latest EMS/SCADA system technologies via system migration, phased system replacement or complete system replacement. Innovative
Approaches to Save Time and Reduce Costs
KEMA’s innovative approaches to the EMS procurement and implementation include our:- Fast-Track Procurement and Implementation Services - designed to help utilities meet critical time schedules such as those imposed by management or regulatory bodies.
- Joint Utility Procurement Service - designed specifically designed for utilities in the market for a state-of-the-art EMS/SCADA system but want to significantly reduce procurement costs by working cooperatively with other utilities whose needs are similar.
Our key staff members have an average of 20 years of experience including:- Hands on work with different aspects of the EMS/SCADA business
- Continuous and up-to-date knowledge of EMS/SCADA vendors' and related third-party products
- Key experience with modern communication technologies and protocols
- Familiarity with proven project management tools
- Knowledge of interoperable systems technology
- Impartial decision-making independent of any product or vendor affiliation
Industry Leading Planning, Analysis and Implementation Services
KEMA is trusted worldwide to develop and implement an EMS/SCADA system that meets a utility’s specific needs and objectives.
Our services are designed to assist you with all aspects of your EMS/SCADA from planning and system functional analysis to implementation of system replacement as well as system "evergreening."
Our services include:- Assessment studies of the capabilities and limitations of existing EMS/SCADA systems
- Development of EMS strategies for the merged companies and facilitation of best-practices solutions for those involved in a merger
- Evaluation of the changes required to work within a new utility environment (e.g., evaluate changes required to your EMS to enable you work with an ISO)
- Requirements studies to evaluate migration, phased replacement and total replacement of existing EMS/SCADA systems
- Development of procurement processes that best fit your needs, time constraint and budgetary considerations
- Preparation of requests for information (RFI) documents and procurement specifications
- Assessment of vendor qualifications and vendor bid evaluations, including both the technical and commercial requirements
- Project management support
- Implementation support and functional and performance factory testing of new EMS/SCADA systems
- Transition planning and field testing of new EMS/SCADA systems
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: KEMA Power Systems Operations & Control
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[download] KEMA EMS SCADA Strategies May 2006 (.pdf 97 kb)
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