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Kitu Systems Announces Software Suite for California Rule 21SAN DIEGO, July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kitu Systems announces the availability of its Convoy DER Communications Aggregator, upgrades of its Spark and Citadel product lines to support IEEE 2030.5-2018, and the release of its NorthGate API to interface with utilities' grid management systems. California Electric Rule 21 governs the interconnection requirements between generation facilities and utilities' distribution systems. Rule 21 also introduces a timeline for deployment and/or upgrade of inverters: compliance with smart inverter standards in phase 1, ability to communicate in phase 2, and support of advanced inverter functions in phase 3. Following availability of SunSpec Alliance Communication Protocol Test Standards, the date for phase 2 compliance was set to February 22, 2019. IEEE 2030.5 is the default communication protocol mandated by California Public Utilities Commission for Rule 21. Kitu Systems has now integrated the newest version of the protocol into all the building blocks of its Rule 21 communication solution, including:
"Kitu is pleased to offer the first end-to-end portfolio for Rule 21 communications allowing device manufacturers, utility customers, and solar providers to be ready and compliant with CPUC requirements from day one" said Rick Kornfeld, CEO of Kitu Systems. "We are delighted that California is leveraging intelligent energy communications to deliver cleaner energy with improved efficiency, security, and reliability." About Kitu For media inquires please contact Vincent Weyl at [email protected], 619-569-2227.
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