About CIM
Common Information Model (CIM) is a domain model that represents the entire value chain of the electric power industry with objective of achieving a common basis for information and knowledge sharing. CIM, provides common semantics for all information exchanges in power system domain. Since its inception over two decades ago, with collaborative effort of domain experts from IT and power sector, CIM has come a long way in establishing a proven track record in the worldwide scenario, with ample number of very large scale successful implementations. In the Indian scenario, due to lack of interoperability, problems are being faced for inter control center exchange of SCADA data and integration of applications with in the utility. The importance of CIM has been recognised by Indian power sector, with active research and development activities, and implementation initiatives being carried out. Professionals with knowledge of CIM are poised to play a defining role in further modernising the power sector in India.
