Tantalus Systems announced that after a competitive evaluation process, Bolivar Energy Authority (BEA) selected the Tantalus Grid Modernization Platform (TGMPTM) to modernize their distribution grid. Leveraging the TRUSense Fiber Gateway to harness the full capabilities of BEA's advanced fiber network deployed in partnership with Irby Utilities, TGMP will replace an existing AMI solution in support of BEA's grid modernization initiatives. The TRUSense Gateway is a multi-purpose socket-based device that accelerates the modernization of the distribution grid for utilities.

It delivers secure and interoperable integration of behind-the-meter distributed energy resources (DERs) on to the distribution system, while also capturing and analyzing granular power quality data to enhance grid resiliency. The TRUSense Gateway is available for multiple communications networks, including fiber, ethernet and cellular. As an integral part of the TGMP, the TRUSense Gateway will enable BEA to uniquely leverage their community's investment in an advanced fiber deployment to improve operations of the distribution grid through the delivery of interoperable, grid-edge data.

TGMP is Tantalus' technology architecture that provides a secure, flexible and affordable path to grid modernization. It includes a breakthrough grid data management solution, TRUSyncTM, which automates the integration of data across any device, any system and any vendor. By accessing data from devices deployed throughout the entire distribution grid, including devices behind the meter, TGMP delivers unprecedented levels of visibility, command and control to improve a utility's operations.

BEA will be presenting the utility's plan to deploy TGMP and the TRUSense Fiber Gateway at the upcoming American Public Power Association's Engineering & Operations Conference in New Orleans on April 8, 2024 as part of the Spotlight Session of presentations. The conference focuses on grid modernization initiatives, environmental issues, safety, and transmission and distribution for public power utilities in the United States.