Evergy, an electric utility company, faced challenges with aging infrastructure, limited data, and safety concerns in substation monitoring. Hitachi Digital Services implemented a solution that included remote monitoring, autonomous data collection, and AI-powered image validation. This reduced inspection frequency from four times a year to once, digitized gauges for real-time monitoring, and enabled temperature threshold detection. The system also provided real-time asset and structural health monitoring, shifting maintenance from time-based to preventative, improving safety, efficiency, and reducing costs.
NOTE: As of Nov 1, 2023, Hitachi Digital Services spun off from Hitachi Vantara as an independent digital consultancy and technology company, as detailed in this Press Release.
