Siemens Unveils Next-Gen Gridscale X Tools to Support TSOs in Energy Transition

Siemens Unveils Next-Gen Gridscale X Tools to Support TSOs in Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is launching new enhancements to its Gridscale X software suite, aimed at helping Transmission System Operators (TSOs) manage the complexities of the energy transition. Unveiled at the CIGRE Paris Session 2024, the new tools—“Gridscale X Protection Data Manager” and “Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating”—offer advanced capabilities for optimizing grid management, integrating renewable energy, and ensuring operational stability. The software is part of Siemens’ broader Xcelerator portfolio, designed to support the digital transformation of the energy sector.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 19-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is set to unveil significant advancements to its Gridscale X software suite at the upcoming CIGRE Paris Session from August 25-30, 2024. These new offerings are designed to help Transmission System Operators (TSOs) navigate the complex challenges posed by the energy transition, ensuring more flexible, reliable, and efficient grid management.

As global electricity demand surges and renewable energy sources become more integrated into the power grid, TSOs are under increasing pressure to maintain secure and stable operations. Siemens’ latest innovations in the Gridscale X portfolio, including the “Gridscale X Protection Data Manager” and “Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating,” are engineered to address these challenges by enhancing grid flexibility and supporting the move toward net-zero emissions.

New Tools for a Dynamic Grid Environment

The newly introduced Gridscale X software tools are part of Siemens’ broader strategy to drive digital transformation in the energy sector. The “Gridscale X Protection Data Manager” helps grid operators manage the growing complexity of their networks by automating the maintenance of protection equipment data, which can prevent costly outages and improve operational efficiency. Meanwhile, the “Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating” tool allows TSOs to maximize transmission line capacity in real-time, optimizing the integration of renewable energy sources and reducing grid congestion.

“Gridscale X is a revolutionary step forward for grid operators as they work to meet the demands of the energy transition,” said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software. “Our software offers modular, interoperable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, enabling utilities to accelerate their digital transformation efforts with greater ease and reliability.”

Supporting the Shift to Autonomous Grid Management

Gridscale X is designed to pave the way for more autonomous grid management, equipping operators with the tools they need to tackle the most pressing challenges of the energy transition. The software’s modular architecture allows for easy deployment and integration, ensuring that utilities can quickly adapt to the evolving energy landscape.

As part of Siemens Xcelerator, the Gridscale X products are built with core principles of interoperability, flexibility, and cybersecurity, offering customers a robust platform for managing the complexities of modern energy systems.

Expanding the Gridscale X Ecosystem

In addition to the new products, Siemens is migrating proven software solutions like “Siguard DSA” and “PSS Cape” into the Gridscale X portfolio, bringing enhanced features and functionality that are critical for advancing the energy transition. The rebranded “Gridscale X Dynamic Security Assessment” and “Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment” will provide real-time insights and simulations to help grid operators maintain stability and protect against the increasing volatility in energy supply and demand.

The advancements in Gridscale X highlight Siemens’ commitment to continuous innovation in grid software, ensuring that TSOs are well-equipped to manage the challenges of a rapidly changing energy environment.

Join Siemens at CIGRE Paris Session 2024

Siemens invites attendees to explore these new offerings at the CIGRE Paris Session, where experts will demonstrate how Gridscale X can help TSOs accelerate their journey toward a sustainable energy future.

About Gridscale X
Gridscale X paves the way for autonomous grid management, empowering grid operators to solve their most pressing challenges related to the energy transition. The modular software is easy to deploy and fast to integrate into any existing IT and OT landscape, while increasing the efficiency and reliability of utilities’ operations. As a part of Siemens Xcelerator, the products are developed with the core design principles of interoperability, flexibility, openness, availability as a service, and the highest level of cybersecurity.

Gridscale X Protection Data Manager
“Gridscale X Protection Data Manager” is an essential tool for grid operators grappling with the challenges of growing grid complexity and data overload. The software enables them to create and maintain accurate and up-to-date transparency of their protection equipment, including protection settings, device information, and configuration data. Grid operators can achieve substantial cost savings by preventing outages that lead to penalties and operational downtime. Automated data imports save up to 80 percent of the time in comparison to manual processes, ensuring high accuracy and improved data quality.

Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating
“Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating” maximizes the utilization of the transmission grid amid the rising number of renewable generation sources. By calculating line capacity in real-time based on current local weather and ambient conditions, Gridscale X Dynamic Line Rating can unlock 10-15 percent capacity increase over 90 percent of the time. This allows grid operators to bridge the gap between urgent capacity needs and usual grid extension timelines, while reducing congestion management costs that can reach billions of euros annually.

Further additions to Gridscale X portfolio
Siemens is continuously innovating its grid software approach to meet and adapt to the evolving needs of the industry. That is why, the proven software “Siguard DSA” and “PSS Cape”, are also set to be migrated to Siemens’ Gridscale X portfolio, including new features and functionality essential for accelerating the energy transition.

Gridscale X Dynamic Security Assessment (formerly known as Siguard DSA)
“Gridscale X Dynamic Security Assessment” delivers real-time and operational planning capabilities enabling transmission grid operators to operate highly dynamic grids securely under rapidly changing system conditions. It provides real-time awareness of potential contingencies and their impact on grid stability and recommends verified actions to prevent blackouts. The updated version of the software comes with a modern architecture and intuitive web user interface (UI). It features a brand-new model-based inertia assessment and an automated contingency assessment for more effective grid management.

Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment (formerly known as PSS Cape)
“Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment” is a highly-detailed protection simulation software that enables transmission and large distribution utilities to protect grids effectively and reliably despite evolving generation and load structures and increasing volatility.

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