Meeting industry needs by building power grids based on ADI sensor technology.

Analog Devices (ADI) and the China Academy of Electric Power Research (CEPRI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the reliability of smart substations.

Power grids built on ADI's cutting-edge electronic components and sensor technologies can meet the industry's evolving needs for energy production, distribution, and consumption, with resilience and flexibility. The joint research team from ADI and CEPRI is leading the way in improving the reliability of smart substations through joint lab and field research collaborations.


▲ ADI and CEPRI signed an MOU to improve the reliability of smart substations.

ADI has long been driving innovation in diverse application areas, including high-reliability signal processing and sensing technologies for power system protection, monitoring, and control. CEPRI is a research institute under the State Grid Corporation of China, which conducts comprehensive, interdisciplinary research. State Grid Corporation of China is the world's largest power company and a leader in smart grid applications. CEPRI's renowned electricity system analysis experts will team up with ADI's smart energy research team to maximize synergy and develop solutions that address complex power grid challenges and support the transition to a digital grid.

“This collaboration will enable China’s power grid users to enjoy improved productivity, convenience and safety by enhancing the reliability of smart substations,” added Rick Hess, vice president of ADI.

“ADI is a global leader in the development of high-performance and reliable signal processing, measurement and sensing technologies, while CEPRI has extensive experience in system applications, inspection, testing and power grid operation analysis,” said Jianbo Guo, Director of CEPRI. “Our two companies can pursue an innovative and complementary collaboration.” He also expressed his expectations, saying, “This collaboration will enhance the reliability of smart substations by combining the strengths of power systems and electronic systems.”