From a Siemens press release on February 3, 2015:
“Siemens has introduced Spectrum Power 7 Microgrid Management System (SP7 MGMS), the company’s first advanced microgrid management software. This SCADA-based software solution allows microgrid operators to dynamically manage and control distributed energy resources through integrated weather and load forecasting. The software allows each microgrid to operate based on its particular goals, whether economic or environmental, and allows utilities to more efficiently integrate distributed generation resources like renewables. Microgrid customers will experience increased grid resiliency, better power quality and greater ability to add sustainable power sources to their energy mix.” Read more