CGI OpenGrid DERMS

As distributed energy resources (DERs) transform the electric grid, utilities need accurate network visibility and operational control to maintain reliability, support electrification and unlock the value of distributed flexibility.

CGI OpenGrid DERMS helps utilities manage the full life cycle of distributed energy resources through a modular platform that delivers visibility and control across the grid edge. Supporting solar generation, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, demand response resources, flexible loads and other DER technologies, the solution complements existing utility investments, including Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), SCADA and enterprise applications.

Powered by CGI OpenGrid INM (Integrated Network Model), CGI OpenGrid DERMS combines a trusted network model with DER life cycle management, monitoring, dispatch, scheduling and optimization capabilities to help utilities safely integrate and manage growing numbers of distributed assets. Built on a secure, cloud-native architecture, it supports deployment in Microsoft Azure, private cloud and on-premises environments. Its vendor-agnostic design helps utilities extend DERMS capabilities while protecting existing technology investments.

Core capabilities

Digitize: Creates a trusted network model by integrating GIS, operational technology and enterprise data to improve visibility into network assets, topology and operating conditions.

Connect: Provides centralized registration and life cycle management for DERs, including customer, asset, contract and program information.

Monitor: Delivers real-time visibility into DER status, availability, telemetry, alarms and performance to support operational awareness.

Dispatch: Coordinates and controls distributed resources through dispatch plans, service requests and secure command execution across individual DERs, aggregators and resource groups.

Schedule: Automates DER operations using configurable schedules based on forecasted load, generation and operational requirements.

Optimize: Applies advanced analytics, forecasting, power flow analysis, state estimation, hosting capacity analysis and network simulations to improve resource utilization and operational decision-making.

Integration and interoperability

CGI OpenGrid DERMS is designed to operate within existing utility technology environments:

· OT Gateways enable secure communication with distributed energy resources and grid-edge devices using industry-supported protocols. These capabilities support telemetry acquisition, device monitoring, command execution and communications management across a broad range of DER technologies.

· IT Gateways provide API-based integration with utility operational and enterprise systems, including ADMS, customer information systems (CIS), customer portals and other business applications. These interfaces support secure data exchange and help utilities maximize the value of existing technology investments.

Why choose CGI OpenGrid DERMS?

CGI OpenGrid DERMS helps utilities expand distributed energy resources with greater confidence by combining trusted network visibility with DER life cycle management and operational control. Utilities can make more informed decisions, manage network constraints more effectively and support grid modernization without replacing existing operational systems.

Powered by CGI OpenGrid INM, the solution provides a trusted, integrated view of network data to support network-aware DER management. Its modular, vendor-agnostic architecture enables utilities to adopt the capabilities they need today while protecting existing technology investments and expanding functionality as business needs evolve.

Business outcomes

CGI OpenGrid DERMS helps utilities:

· Improve visibility and control of grid-edge resources

· Increase DER hosting capacity

· Support electrification and distributed energy growth

· Improve data quality and network awareness

· Manage operational constraints more effectively

· Optimize the use of flexible resources

· Accelerate grid modernization initiatives

· Improve operational efficiency and reliability

Backed by CGI's deep utility expertise, including 8,000 industry professionals serving utility clients globally, CGI OpenGrid DERMS helps utilities prepare for an increasingly distributed and dynamic energy future.