Western Power sale: microgrid opportunities, structural challenges, page-3

Everything in this article about the growth of micro grids in the US, applies to Australia.

"A platform for remotely operating and maintaining microgrids is also critical because these resources are typically designed to be “operator-free.” Modern data analytics platforms analyze operations, performance and equipment health in real time. At the same time, they perform predictive analytics to optimize performance and forecast maintenance requirements."

http://satprnews.com/2016/12/03/microgrids-should-be-a-key-element-in-power-grid-modernization/