500x more powerful: US' GridEdge Analyzer processes 60,000 measurements

Researchers from the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed the Universal GridEdge Analyzer, a compact and secure sensing device that provides unprecedented real-time insight into electric grid behavior. This device can be embedded into power electronics or plugged into a wall outlet to measure minute changes in electrical voltage and current at an extraordinary rate of 60,000 measurements per second—500 times faster than previous technologies. The analyzer captures split-second reactions from fast-switching power electronics, which are increasingly used in distributed energy resources and can impact grid stability. By compressing, encrypting, and streaming data almost instantly to centralized servers, the device enables utilities to monitor and improve grid operations more effectively. Building on the existing FNET/GridEye frequency monitoring network, which offers a broad overview of grid activity through 200 sensors in the U.S. and about 100 worldwide, the GridEdge Analyzer delivers more detailed and faster data. Its flexible design allows deployment in various settings, including power electronics, distribution lines