Are you ready for §14a EnGW?
In view of the growing dynamics in the low-voltage grid, driven by the electrification of the heating and transport sectors and the expansion of decentralised energy generation, electricity grid operators are facing new challenges. Ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply requires the use of innovative grid management technologies and data-based decision-making. § Section 14a EnWG stipulates that energy suppliers must expand their grids into smart grids and introduce intelligent metering systems (smart meters) in order to increase flexibility and efficiency in the electricity grid and thus contribute to the energy transition.
Effective grid management requires precise determination of the grid status using modern sensor technology and analysing performance data.
For grid operators, this means comprehensive digitalisation of their low-voltage grids and grid management processes as well as adapting their IT strategies. This includes not only the implementation of advanced IT systems for data collection and management, but also the integration of data into specialised energy management systems.
niotix grid: your wolution for the timely implementation of §14a EnGW.
niotix grid offers you a customised solution to overcome these challenges while improving the efficiency, reliability and security of your energy supply. We will be happy to explain how niotix grid makes this possible in a non-binding consultation.
Take the opportunity for an initial non-binding technical meeting to discuss your project plans in concrete terms. Our expertise is based on extensive implementation experience and valuable findings from pilot projects that have already been launched.
The focus of the discussion:
- The influence of Section 14a EnWG on the IT strategy of energy supply companies.
- Cost-efficient real-time monitoring of grid infrastructure utilisation.
- Data collection and storage required for optimised grid control.
- Integration of sensor measurement data and smart metering systems into IT systems.
- Requirements for specialised energy IT systems in terms of data format and update frequency.
- Design of the interface architecture and necessary IT system adaptations.
- Planning a workshop to clarify and answer initial questions about your §14a concept.
niotix grid: the solution at a glance
niotix grid is a comprehensive platform for integrating and processing measurement data from various sources. With a wide range of connectivity options and flexible data processing functions, niotix grid enables the efficient use of grid data for various applications, supports the digitalisation of the low-voltage grid and promotes the implementation of smart grids in accordance with § 14a EnWG.
Versatile protocol support: niotix grid masters complexity on the device side by supporting a wide range of communication protocols, from traditional standards such as IEC-60870-5-104 to modern IoT protocols such as MQTT. This flexibility makes it easy to integrate a wide variety of systems and devices into your network.
Efficient IoT device management: Unlike traditional platforms, niotix grid offers advanced IoT device management capabilities. With connectivity, monitoring and management tools, IoT devices can be seamlessly integrated, efficiently operated and maintained to ensure optimal grid performance.
Unified system integration: By harmonising different systems and protocols, niotix grid simplifies data provisioning. This integrative capability avoids complex integrations and vendor lock-in, enabling fast and efficient implementation of new technologies.
Linking grid and billing systems: niotix grid creates a seamless connection between grid infrastructure and billing systems. The integration and harmonisation of data from both areas optimises billing processes and lays the foundation for innovative grid applications.
Big data analysis for supply grids: With the ability to capture and process extensive data sets, niotix grid provides in-depth insights into the distribution network. From minute-by-minute data of household connections to local substation data, niotix grid supports the analysis of big data to improve the efficiency and reliability of the grid.
Grid-oriented consumer control: niotix grid plays a decisive role in the provision and contextualisation of high-frequency measurement data for grid simulation and control systems. By reliably integrating data from smart metering systems and IoT devices, niotix grid supports the development and implementation of advanced grid control platforms.
Key features
niotix grid offers a comprehensive solution for the integration, processing and utilisation of measurement data from various data sources. With a variety of connectivity options and flexible data processing functions, the platform enables efficient utilisation of grid data for different applications.
Integrate and homogenise measurement data
- Extensive IoT connectivity: The platform offers support for various IoT connectivity standards such as LoRaWAN LNS, wMBus, MQTT, LWM2M and Webhook. This enables the seamless integration of measurement data from different sources.
- Generic device management: The platform offers a centralised interface for managing and configuring devices regardless of the communication protocol used.
- Agnostic device monitoring: A centralised monitoring function enables real-time monitoring of connected devices and systems, regardless of their manufacturer or type.
- Flexible data transformation: The platform supports the flexible transformation of data into various formats such as LoRaWAN, OMS and JSON to ensure standardised representation and processing in a uniform data model.
Trigger processes in a targeted manner
- Rule engine for process triggering: A rule engine can be used to automatically trigger processes in third-party systems based on defined rules and conditions. This enables efficient automation of processes.
- Targeted provision of measurement data: Integration flows enable the targeted provision of measurement data for specific applications such as grid simulation and congestion management to ensure optimal utilisation of the data.
Integration into systems
- Exclusive interfaces: The platform offers exclusive interfaces to relevant specialist systems such as Lovion and Envelio to enable seamless integration into existing processes.
- Out-of-the-box connectivity: Predefined connectors facilitate the integration of the network data platform into various specialised systems, which shortens implementation time and improves interoperability.
- Integrated time series database: An integrated time series database enables the storage and analysis of time-based data with external access for further analyses and applications.
Contextualisation through metadata
- Digital twin for object-based data: The platform supports the creation and management of digital twins for object-based data, enabling easy connection to third-party systems and contextualised analysis.
- Flexible metadata management: Flexible metadata management for streaming and time series data allows additional contextual information to be added to the data to enable deeper analysis and interpretation.
niotix grid as the basis for your succesful $14a EnGW project.
Are you still in the early stages? Are you looking for an efficient project partner who will accompany you from the initial idea to the final realisation? Or are you already at an advanced planning stage and need the right IT system tool for technical realisation? Perhaps you have already completed your first field tests and are now faced with the challenge of developing a highly available, secure and scalable solution architecture?
Digimondo is your ideal partner in all phases of your §14a EnWG project. With niotix grid, we offer you a market-proven product that is tailored to the specific requirements of grid operators. In addition to the provision of professional software solutions, the comprehensive expertise and project experience of our employees ensure the success of your §14a EnWG project.
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