1. Global cloud computing industry projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2026, offering opportunities for the power sector.
2. Challenges facing the power sector include line loss management, electricity theft, and poor monitoring, leading to transmission losses and inefficiencies.
3. Huawei’s Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) addresses key challenges in the power industry, enabling digital transformation and better management of distribution networks through innovative technologies.
The global cloud computing industry is projected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2026, offering opportunities for the power sector to support its energy transition through cloud services such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. However, as the power sector becomes smarter, new challenges emerge, including inadequate line loss management, electricity theft, and poor online monitoring. Huawei’s Vice President, David Sun, highlights five main challenges faced by the new power system, emphasizing the need for effective digital transformation in power enterprises.
Huawei’s Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) aims to address key challenges in the electric power industry, including high line loss and unreliable service. The solution, developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners, enables power enterprises to transition towards systematic digitalization. IDS utilizes a cloud-pipe-edge-pipe-device architecture, incorporating advanced technologies like edge computing units and high-speed power line carrier communication for improved data acquisition and management.
A case study with State Grid Shaanxi demonstrates the successful implementation of Huawei’s IDS, showcasing benefits like real-time monitoring of 10kV line statuses, intelligent management of new energy, and proactive fault detection. The platform has improved digital management of distribution transformer equipment, enhancing network safety and user satisfaction. Looking ahead, the partnership between State Grid Shaanxi and Huawei aims to continue driving power grid innovation and achieving dual-carbon targets through digital distribution networks and new energy integration.