Smart Grid

Increasingly decentralized energy generation, such as from biomass, wind energy or photovoltaic plants, can lead to a change in the horizontal load flow up to a load flow reversal at the low-voltage level if consumption on site is low and feed-in power is high. This can cause voltage increases in the distribution network. In addition, the uncontrolled charging of an ever-increasing number of electric vehicles leads to additional load peaks. Exceeding the tolerated range must be prevented by the grid operator. This is achieved by intelligent power grids. A central control system optimally coordinates them with each other and thus balances out power fluctuations – especially those caused by fluctuating renewable energies – within the grid.

• Prompt and detailed information about malfunctions and network failures enable fast and targeted deployment of service teams
• Information on load peaks and load curves helps with necessary network construction planning
• Heavily loaded network sections can be monitored specifically and preventive maintenance work can be carried out
• The recording of load conditions can be used for load control, e.g. to limit the power at charging points during peak loads.