Siemens Unveils SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor to Boost Power Grid Transparency and Efficiency

Siemens Unveils SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor to Boost Power Grid Transparency and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), a new solution designed to provide full transparency and control over power distribution networks. Part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, this advanced sensor enhances grid monitoring, optimizes maintenance, and supports the integration of renewable energy sources. The SICAM EGS is easy to install, integrates seamlessly with existing systems, and offers strong cybersecurity protections. This innovation is a key component of Siemens’ efforts to accelerate the energy transition and improve grid resilience and efficiency.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 23-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), a cutting-edge solution aimed at transforming the transparency and efficiency of power distribution networks. This innovative product, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, provides up to 100 percent visibility into local grids and distribution substations, setting a new benchmark for grid monitoring and control.

The SICAM EGS is designed to address the critical need for enhanced distribution network transparency, enabling optimized maintenance, efficient resource allocation, and the integration of renewable energy sources. With its plug-and-play design, the sensor is easy to install and integrates seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency.

“Enhanced grid transparency is crucial for the energy transition, and the SICAM EGS is a significant step forward in providing the tools necessary for grid operators to manage and optimize their networks effectively,” said Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure.

In addition to its core functionalities, the SICAM EGS offers robust cybersecurity features, ensuring secure updates and protection against potential threats. Its versatility allows it to be used in various applications, from power distribution monitoring to asset management and renewable energy integration.

As part of Siemens’ broader Electrification X initiative, the SICAM EGS represents a significant investment in the future of energy infrastructure, providing a flexible and scalable solution for the evolving needs of modern power grids.

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.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company, Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €74.9 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 305,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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SOURCE: Siemens