Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid
The newly appointed CEO of Optisense stressed the importance of having optical voltage and current sensors in Smart Grid networks. Optisense is a big player in the Smart Grid market having a stake of around 400 billion dollars.
Stephen Prince explained that Optical voltage and current sensors were critical in Smart grid automation as they provide utility engineering, distribution planning and Operations almost actual intelligence beyond the substation.
Optical Volatage and current Sensor
Speaking about the features offered by the sensors from Optisense, Prince mentioned that accuracy of +/-0.5% was possible with their sensors and the installation and maintenance was an easy job with their sensors. These sensors give inputs to the distribution managers for go, no/go level control of the power grids made up of feeder lines spanning over thousands of miles and having numerous end points.
Optisense came into existence in the year 2001 and has been providing high-quality optical voltage and current sensors. These sensors from Optisense boost the reliability of the distribution system and enhance the intelligence of the system above the substation level. These advanced sensors are of great benefit for electric power companies in providing real time monitoring and control of parameters like voltage, power factor and current.
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
APA
Choi, Andy. (2019, February 24). Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid. AZoSensors. Retrieved on August 25, 2025 from https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=2602.
MLA
Choi, Andy. "Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid". AZoSensors. 25 August 2025. <https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=2602>.
Chicago
Choi, Andy. "Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid". AZoSensors. https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=2602. (accessed August 25, 2025).
Harvard
Choi, Andy. 2019. Optical Voltage and Current Sensors Identified as Critical Components of Smart Grid. AZoSensors, viewed 25 August 2025, https://www.azosensors.com/news.aspx?newsID=2602.
We're committed to providing free access to quality science. By registering and providing insight into
your preferences you're joining a community of over 1m science interested individuals and help us to
provide you with insightful content whilst keeping our service free.
or
Terms
While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena
answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses.
Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or
authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for
medical information you must always consult a medical
professional before acting on any information provided.
Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with
OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their
privacy principles.
Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential
information.
Read the full Terms & Conditions.