What the Project Is
ENVELIO – INTELLIGENT GRIDS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE WORLDWIDE is a pioneering Smart Grid platform. This solution digitizes, automates, and unifies both planning and operational processes designed for future-proof and efficient grid management. It transforms traditional power grids into digital, flexible, and interactive systems. The Intelligent Grid Platform (IGP) empowers grid operators to build a comprehensive digital twin based on real-time process data, which helps utilities manage the ever-evolving energy network. With the integration of millions of wind energy, photovoltaic systems, electric car charging points, and heat pumps, the platform is set up to meet the challenges of today’s energy transition head on…
Main Benefit
The Intelligent Grid Platform brings several clear benefits. Its design is rooted in addressing major pain points such as manual processes, unclear IT structures, and high workloads at grid operators. Key figures and facts include:
- Higher data quality
- Higher transparency
- More efficient processes
- Lower costs
- A unified grid model
- More satisfied customers
These benefits ensure that grid planning and operational processes are no longer bottlenecked by outdated, manual tasks. Instead, digital automation paves the way for smoother and faster integration of new renewable systems.
Integration of Renewables
The growing demand for renewable energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic power is a driving force behind the development of the Intelligent Grid Platform. The challenge is immense – integrating millions of new renewable installations quickly into the power grids, all while accommodating new consumers, like those accessing electric charging stations or using heat pumps. This rapid change means that the grid, particularly low voltage infrastructures, could experience significant overloads. In many cases, transparency about grid utilization remains low due to outdated IT infrastructure and manual process management. The push towards automation and digitalization is seen as the only way to tackle these growing challenges effectively…
The Intelligent Grid Platform Value
The value proposition of the Intelligent Grid Platform is evident in how it revolutionizes grid management. By digitizing essential processes, it allows for an automated response to both grid planning and operational hurdles. The heart of the platform is the Grid Hub, where all grid-relevant data is bundled together. This data is seamlessly linked to create a complete, computable grid model, from substations all the way to end consumers. The system even incorporates the requirements of §14a EnWG, ensuring grid-friendly control and flexibility management of consumption devices. This modular solution encapsulates planning, operational management, and mobile grid services in a single, unified platform.
Automation and Real-Time Data Processing
A key component in managing modern energy systems is the ability to operate in real time. The Intelligent Grid Platform not only creates a digital twin of electrical networks but also leverages real-time process data to monitor and control grid operations dynamically. This means that weaknesses in the network can be addressed promptly, and the generation as well as consumption of energy is managed in a flexible and controlled manner. It’s an engaging shift from the old manual methods to a system that truly meets the demands of a rapidly transitioning power landscape… Every automated process adds to a robust, ever-improving grid management system.
Digital Transformation in Energy Management
The energy transition requires more than just adding new energy sources; it necessitates a holistic digital transformation of existing systems. The Intelligent Grid Platform embodies this transformation by unifying previously disjointed grid planning and operational management activities. It ensures that data from various sources – from substations to end users – is centralized, consistent, and reliable. This digital backbone is crucial for accelerating the overall energy transition, enabling the grid to be flexible enough to integrate high volumes of renewable energies while keeping the supply stable and reliable.
Project Impact
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Future of Grid Management
Looking ahead, the Intelligent Grid Platform represents a crucial step toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. It is a dynamic tool designed to cope with the fast-evolving challenges of modern power distribution. With its modular nature and emphasis on digital integration, the platform not only addresses current inefficiencies in grid management but also adapts seamlessly to future demands. This continuous evolution is vital in ensuring that power grids worldwide remain reliable, efficient, and adequately prepared to embrace ever-increasing levels of renewable energy sources… The journey toward a stable power supply, in the face of a complex energy landscape, truly begins with solutions like this modern, forward-thinking grid management tool.
