DSI Power Consulting, R&D

Focused on four specific areas – (a) SCADA/EMS design and specifications, (b) SCADA/DMS design and specifications, (c) Financial Analysis of Emerging Markets and (d) System Integration Management. DSI world-class staff and part-time consultants are mobilized to meet customer needs in innovative and effective manners.

SCADA/EMS

Focused Services to Insure the Effectiveness of Upgrades and Migrations

Assist in development of EMS Upgrade and Migration Plan
Feasibility studies of different components of EMS systems and applications
EMS Technical Specifications, bid evaluations and project management
Procurement, as main contractor, of the full EMS upgrade and migration to a truly open system
Full program of In-House and special training on control center design and implementation
Specifications of emerging market designs for ISO’s and RTO’s

SCADA/DMS

Focus on Distribution Company Needs to Insure Reliability and Customer Service

Assist in development of DMS Master Plan
Feasibility studies of different components of DMS systems and applications
DMS Technical Specifications, bid evaluations and project management

Electric Utility Finance

Focus on Relating Physical to Financial Analysis

Studies of mergers and acquisitions of electric power companies
Risk analysis based on a combination of physical and financial models

System Integration Management

Focus on Serving Customer Needs vis-à-vis Major Vendors

Coordination of multi-vendor SCADA/EMS and SCADA/DMS projects,
Representation of customer needs and requirements
Coordination of training activities,

Dr. Debs' Column

Impact of $200/Barrel!

We need to focus on the transition to sustainable development, but through economic hard times.

In the past few months I had been visiting the Gulf area rather regularly, mainly to teach classes as you can determine from the training schedule. I was in Dubai, Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and also Qatar—all major beneficiaries of the big boom due to high oil prices. Interestingly enough, Dubai does not produce oil or gas, but is booming because of the remarkable policies of its government. These policies have taken advantage of its location, the vast wealth around it, and in advancing a liberal social agenda. Dubai’s neighbors are quickly copying her model and are advancing fast as well. Last year alone, Gulf area oil and gas exports amounted to almost half a trillion dollars. The dilemma, as well expressed in a recent issue by The Economist, is how to spend these monies effectively and creatively!

One significant investment is going to be the project for Masdar City which is "a global cooperative platform for open engagement in the search for solutions to some of mankind's most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development." With a budget of $22 Billion, this city will be a fully sustainable environment. But what is more, it is planned to be a true hub for R&D, investment projects, and actual manufacturing of promising sustainability systems and technologies.

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