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Press Release09 November 2026Smart InfrastructureMunich
Siemens wins contract to digitize and increase grid capacity for Austria’s Kärnten Netz GmbH
Siemens wins contract to digitize and increase grid capacity for Austria’s Kärnten Netz GmbH
Austria's
energy transition is driving significant growth in distributed renewable
generation, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and other flexible energy resources.
At the same time, the ongoing implementation of the Austrian Electricity
Industry Act (Elektrizitätswirtschaftsgesetz, EIWG) is expected to accelerate
the establishment of local flexibility markets and increase the role of
distribution system operators in managing grid congestion through market-based
flexibility mechanisms. To support these developments, utilities require the
ability to anticipate potential grid constraints, and tools to identify and
activate flexibility resources efficiently.
“With the rapid growth of distributed generation, KNG is currently preparing to operate an increasingly complex and dynamic grid. By 2030, photovoltaic installed capacity in Carinthia is expected to nearly double, creating new challenges of congestion and voltage stability,” said Sabine Erlinghagen, Managing Director of Siemens Grid Software. “Using the Gridscale X platform, KNG can create a digital twin of their grid down to low-voltage levels, gaining greater visibility over the grid. They can also start leveraging available flexibility to support more efficient grid operations and the better utilization of existing grid capacity. This real-time visibility allows them to anticipate and address issues before they impact reliability, support the continued growth of renewable energy, and operate the network more efficiently and flexibly.”
“With the
challenge of grid capacity in Austria, as well as the shift of Austrian
regulation moving toward a market-based flexibility framework, it was necessary
for KNG to explore new operational and digital capabilities,” said Eva
Tatschl-Unterberger, Managing Director of KNG. “By selecting Siemens' Gridscale
X platform, we will be able to develop a comprehensive digital grid model that
identifies potential constraints and supports us with outage and congestion
management. This will lead to a number of benefits, including improved
utilization of existing network assets, and huge cost savings for KNG.”
Gridscale X for Kärnten Netz GmbH
The network
operator has selected three key Gridscale X applications. This includes Gridscale
X LV Insights for creating network transparency, Gridscale X LV Management for
active grid operation and outage management, and Gridscale X Flexibility
Manager for predicting and alleviating grid congestion. By combining these
functionalities, KNG is building the foundation for a more resilient,
efficient, and sustainable electricity network capable of handling the
challenges of increasing electrification and the integration of distributed
energy resources.
For this press release
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