Siemens Partners with Alliander to Boost Flexible Grid Management and Expand Renewable Energy Distribution in the Netherlands

Siemens Partners with Alliander to Boost Flexible Grid Management and Expand Renewable Energy Distribution in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has formed a strategic partnership with Dutch network company Alliander to improve flexible grid management and enhance energy distribution in the Netherlands. Using Siemens’ Gridscale X platform, Alliander aims to increase grid utilization by up to 30%, helping to alleviate grid congestion and connect more customers efficiently. The partnership is crucial as the Netherlands transitions to renewable energy, with more than half of its energy now coming from these sources. Siemens’ technology will enable better resource allocation, reducing capacity restraints and improving grid stability for Alliander’s 3.5 million energy customers.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 24-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has entered a strategic partnership with Alliander, a major Dutch network company, to enhance flexible grid management and address the challenges posed by the energy transition. Alliander, alongside its subsidiary Liander, the largest distribution system operator (DSO) in the Netherlands, will implement Siemens’ Gridscale X platform to increase grid utilization by up to 30%. This collaboration aims to reduce grid congestion and expedite energy connections, benefiting Alliander’s 3.5 million energy customers.

As the Netherlands faces growing energy demands and the rapid shift to renewable energy sources, this partnership comes at a critical time. Flexibility in grid management is essential for optimizing resources and ensuring a reliable supply. Siemens’ technology will help Alliander manage grid segments that need capacity upgrades, while identifying areas where flexibility can solve challenges without unnecessary costs. This will allow faster connections for customers currently facing long wait times.

Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software, emphasized the importance of flexibility in managing renewable energy and meeting modern energy demands, stating, “We are excited to partner with Alliander to increase their flexibility management and enhance customer satisfaction through our Gridscale X platform.”

Daan Schut, Chief Transition Officer and Member of Alliander’s Board, added, “The energy transition presents significant challenges for Alliander, and we are committed to finding innovative solutions to increase grid utilization. Partnering with Siemens allows us to leverage their interoperable software to create a more stable and sustainable grid for our customers.”

This partnership represents a step forward in creating a resilient energy system, ready to handle the growing demands of renewable energy integration in the Netherlands.

About Gridscale X
Gridscale X is a software platform that paves the way for autonomous grid management. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. Gridscale X LV Insights (which will be used by Alliander) supports DSOs to create a valid, ready-to-use digital representation (digital twin) of the physical grid, serving as a single source of truth. This digital twin supports the continuous and automated steps of detecting, assessing, and acting, enabling DSOs to prioritize investments effectively and quickly leverage untapped grid capacity while maintaining reliability

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings, and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions, and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2023, the business had around 75,000 employees worldwide.

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SOURCE: Siemens