The exponential proliferation of data across power distribution systems and the quickly evolving digital landscape provide a unique opportunity for utilities to become more data-driven. Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse are two emerging approaches that can help power distribution teams to overcome these challenges. Southern Company leveraged the combination of both powerful concepts to invest in data products, break down silos, and distribute data responsibility to power delivery teams while fostering a culture of data democratization.  This session will present Southern Company's journey of implementing an enterprise solution using the Data Mesh and Data Lakehouse paradigms to build a robust data analytics platform for power distribution that empowers the utility to become a data-driven organization.

Data Analytics Track Sponsored by: Bidgely