This article explores the powerful synergy emerging between these two domains. By integrating cloud technologies with power grids, we can address critical challenges such as balancing energy demand, managing complex power systems, and ensuring a sustainable future. This convergence, which I term «electro-cyber integration,» holds the key to unlocking a human-centered and sustainable society.
In the following sections, I will delve into specific examples of how this integration will be implemented, from using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize energy use to leveraging cloud-based platforms for grid management. I will also explore innovative TEPCO Power Grid’s (PG’s) Machine-learning Energy System Holistic (MESH) concept to implement utility of future named “Utility 3.0,” which envisions a harmonious interplay between the cyber and physical worlds.
The electro-cyber integration is not just a technological advancement; it’s a paradigm shift that promises to revolutionize how we generate, distribute, and consume energy, while simultaneously propelling advancements in digital technologies. This article serves as a guide to understanding and harnessing this powerful convergence for a brighter future.