SCADA for Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution

 

The Client’s Challenges

• Mature producer of SCADA (Systems Control And Data Acquisition) equipment with no presence in China’s electrical power grids

 

Objectives

• Explore current uses of SCADA in China’s grid systems to find window of opportunity for the client’s systems

 

Deliverables (Four Weeks)

• Phase I: Market assessment and competitor analysis

• Phase II: Query grid management companies as to interest in alternative suppliers

 

Processes

• Telephone and face-to-face interviews with grid management

• Comparisons of current SCADA systems and client’s to determine operational  and cost differentials

• Submitted analysis and conclusions to client

 

Results

• Although mature technology, client’s system was not significantly different in performance or cost than competitors

• Recommended not entering into China’s grid market until significant performance differentials could be developed