GridWise

Project

The GridWise project emerged as a response to the growing challenges in managing the Distribution Network, especially at Low Voltage (LV), due to the increase in distributed energy resources. As more devices and data connect to the LV network, management complexity significantly increases.

E-REDES launched the GridWise project to address these challenges, combining IT and OT technologies to monitor transformer stations covering six use cases.

six use cases
six use cases
  1. Monitoring of Low Voltage circuits for timely detection of faults or situations that compromise the energy supply;
  2. The Monitoring of the energy quality parameters, as well as creating a wave quality report in accordance with the applicable international standards;
  3. The Mapping and Automatic Creation of Network Topology, with identification of the phase and output of the transformer substation to which each smart meter is connected;
  4. The Calculation of Technical Network Losses, providing relevant insights for network planning and investment;
  5. The Calculation of Non-Technical Network Losses, namely theft and/or fraud;
  6. The Monitoring the Physical Loss of the Neutral Conductor.

 

This project is a pioneer in Europe and aims to modernise the way LV networks are managed, providing adequate levels of visibility and controllability, similar to those already existing in Medium and High Voltage.

The GridWise project is transforming Low Voltage grids with a significant increase in digitalisation and intelligence, aiming to:

  • Improve logistics and operational efficiency
  • Managing the impact of the penetration of distributed resources
  • Leverage automation and advanced analytics

 

Benefits

The benefits of GridWise are vast. Economically, it allows for the prevention and correction of faults in network assets, ensuring quick repairs or replacements. Socially, it reduces the negative impacts of disruptions on the network, ensuring that the daily lives of people and companies are not affected. Environmentally, it reduces the CO2 footprint by promoting the integration of renewable sources in the electricity system.