DISTRIBUTECH: "Wildfire Detection for Safer Grid Management"

Join us at 1:00pm-1:50pm, Room C2

Accurate wildfire prevention, detection, and immediate response within the utility landscape is crucial due to a critical challenge in reducing the ignition gap and minimizing the risk of wildfires. By integrating with existing monitoring and response systems, a solution exists that not only alerts relevant personnel in real-time but also facilitates seamless coordination and response, minimizes false alarms through comprehensive validation methods, directs resources towards real threats, and optimizes response efficiency. Learn how utilities are focusing on real-time monitoring, advanced AI technology, and seamless integration to take proactive measures in preventing ignition events, safeguarding infrastructure, and protecting customers

Presenters:

• Eric Schoenman, Principal Grid Asset Performance Engineering, PG&E 

• Carson Zerpa, Senior Business Growth Manager, Itron