Siemens has launched Gridscale X, paving the way towards the vision of autonomous grid management, accelerating digital transformation for grid operators at speed and scale.
With Gridscale X, Siemens will provide modular software to support utilities to tackle their most pressing challenges related to the energy transition. Gridscale X makes it possible to scale grid capacity fast, handle the complexity of distributed energy resources (DERs) and increase grid flexibility with the help of software that is easy to deploy and fast to integrate into existing IT and OT environments. This represents a new era of grid management and adds increased value to grid operators across planning, operations, and maintenance; helping networks to adapt to the grid impact of solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging, for example.
Two new Gridscale X software products build on an already extensive grid software portfolio. Gridscale X DER Insights (link) and Gridscale X Network Model Manager (link) will enable power utilities to gain visibility over their grid and create a centralised network model. DER Insights enables utilities to protect critical infrastructure by gaining better insights into what is happening behind the meter, and how these resources impact grid equipment. Meanwhile, Network Model Manager is a comprehensive network model management application and data repository that supports operators with more efficient grid planning, development, and operations.
Carl Ennis, CEO Siemens UK & Ireland said: “Utilities are under pressure to deliver tremendous change for power grids, driven by a seven-fold increase in distributed energy resources and a tripling of electricity demand worldwide.
“Using new technologies to transform the grid will be essential in enabling the UK to deliver a net zero economy. Gridscale X will help network operators to handle the integration of renewables, and to optimise grid capacity to meet the anticipated growth in energy demand in the years to come.
“Ultimately, digital transformation, powered by modular software like provided by Gridscale X, will enable operators to create a more resilient, sustainable grid for the future.”
“As a part of Siemens Xcelerator, our products are developed with the core design principles of interoperability, flexibility, openness, availability as a service, and the highest level of cybersecurity. This means that Gridscale X can meet and adapt to the evolving needs of the UK Energy and Utilities industry, complemented by Siemens Xcelerator’s open partner ecosystem.”
Siemens Xcelerator is an open digital business platform to accelerate digital transformation and value creation. Siemens will be showcasing more about Xcelerator and Gridscale X at its Transform event on 17 and 18 July. To register to attend the free event visit here: https://www.siemens.com/uk/en/company/transform.html