Siemens increase its global cybersecurity
offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense
Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The center is the first
facility of its kind in the Siemens realm dedicated to Critical Infrastructure
Protection (CIP) focused on Operations Technology (OT). Services provided by
the center will range from advisory to managed and research services, with a
mission to secure the advancement of a decarbonizing digital world. The team of
cyber experts based in Fredericton will support cyber and physical security
needs of Canada as well as projects in the US, Europe and the Middle East.
- Distribution grid operator Distributie Energie Oltenia orders grid control software, paving the way to a smarter grid
- Software increases grid efficiency, improves power quality
- Digital technology supports transition to low-carbon economy
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has been chosen by distribution grid
operator Distributie
Energie Oltenian (DEO) in Romania to supply its latest Advanced Distribution Management
Software (ADMS) to a control center in Craiova, a town about 200 km West of Bucharest. The
order paves the way for the distribution system operator to operate a smarter
grid and make advancements in its digital transformation journey. The ADMS is
expected to become operational by end of 2023.
- The industry-first sustainable charging solution enables quick installation at scale and easy expansion and maintenance to help meet growing demand for EV charging infrastructure
Siemens
Smart Infrastructure in the U.S. today unveiled a new sustainable, EV charging
concept structure designed for electrifying fleets and high demand charging
applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept (UL standard) was created
to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and
efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii
Building Solutions using their proprietary, sustainable building material with
low carbon footprint in the U.S. The solution, which resembles a modern-day
fueling station, was developed in late 2021, and then installed in only three
days at Siemens’ research and development hub for Electrical Products and
eMobility solutions in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, USA.
- Independent analyst firm ranks Siemens Smart Infrastructure as a leader in IoT platforms for smart buildings
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has been ranked as a leading provider of IoT platforms for smart buildings by independent analyst firm Verdantix. The latest edition of Verdantix’s ‘Green Quadrant: IoT Platforms for Smart Buildings 2022’ report analyzed 17 IoT platforms for smart buildings, and evaluated Siemens Smart Infrastructure to be among the leading providers of IoT technology which addresses key priorities for real estate leaders.
- Ford Charge Station Pro granted newly expanded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9741 standard for safety and compliance
Siemens
Smart Infrastructure announced it has worked with Ford on the Ford Charge
Station Pro, a custom electric vehicle (EV) charger for the Ford F-150
Lightning. This innovative charger is the first bidirectional-ready EV solution
set for release at retail customer scale to receive certification under the
newly expanded Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9741, an important industry-wide
benchmark that ensures products meet safety standards. The new charge station
also features a peak power of 19.2kW, achieving the maximum power rating
currently available for a Level 2 charge station.
- First pilot project with a solar power generation capacity of 45 megawatts and hydroelectric capacity of 36 megawatts in Thailand
- Software enables use of real-time data for analytics and decision making
- Driving clean energy use and reducing carbon emissions
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has moved forward
with its policy of using clean energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions
with smart technology by deploying Siemens' SICAM Microgrid Control and
Photovoltaic Plant Control to balance the energy mix generated by the world's
largest Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project at Sirindhorn Dam, Ubon Ratchathani
Province. The project with a solar power generation capacity of 45 megawatts and a hydroelectric capacity of 36 megawatts, capable of generating electricity from renewable sources day
and night, recently began commercial operation, acclaimed as the first of its
kind in Thailand.
- Extensive operating and control functions as a convenient interface to KNX systems
- Suitable for sophisticated multi-discipline applications such as colored light control and access control
- Clear, intuitive direct operation via membrane keypad and with LED status display
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has added two
new variants of KNX binary inputs to its portfolio of DIN-rail mounted devices:
The new binary inputs N 262 and N 263 offer easy installation and intuitive
operation and are available as potential-free and voltage-loaded versions in
widths of 4 MU (4 binary inputs) and 8 MU (8 binary inputs).
Challenges and opportunities in the energy systems require a new smart, more adaptable grid infrastructure. Today, power grid operation is a complex task: Volatile power generation and multi-directional power flows from distributed, increasingly renewable sources and prosumers call for a smarter approach. With digital solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds we integrate intelligence across the energy value chain in systems and operations. We help connect grids, buildings, and industries enhancing efficiency and sustainability. We shape grids that are reliable and resilient, that integrate and manage renewables and that operate increasingly autonomous. These responsive grids support the sustainable energy transition, help provide affordable energy to society and our customers to stay competitive in an ever changing world. During Europe´s largest energy related trade show Enlit, which took place in Milan, Italy, Siemens presented its technological solutions to these challenges.
- New DALI-2 certification for Siemens Desigo PXC3 and KNX gateway N 141 as well as switch/dim actuator N525D11
- Certification ensures interoperability in multi-vendor environments
- Lighting based on circadian rhythm helps improve health conditions in indoor environments
Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s building products KNX/DALI gateway
N 141 and the switch/dim actuator 2x DALI Broadcast N 525D11 as well as the Desigo
PXC3 controller were recently certified under the new DALI-2 communication
protocol standard for lighting in buildings. DALI-2 is an update to the original
“Digital Addressable Lighting Interface (DALI)” protocol and facilitates
interoperability and control for LED drivers. The newly certified Siemens
products will help implement state-of-the-art human centric lighting (HCL) applications
also in multi-vendor environments in order to increase concentration,
productivity, and well-being indoors.
Moreover, such lighting applications seamlessly integrate
into holistic building automation systems provided by Siemens which combine heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and shading. Customers can choose between
solutions based on either Desigo or KNX, according to their individual
installation requirements.
- EcoDomus software creates and visualizes BIM-based digital building twins
- Acquisition to enrich Siemens’ digital building software portfolio, addressing increasing customer requirements
- Customers benefit from optimized operations and easier maintenance of their buildings
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed an agreement
to acquire digital twin software for buildings from EcoDomus, a US-based
company. The move helps Siemens Smart Infrastructure expand its digital
building portfolio, including its cloud-based building operations twin software
and its flagship building management platform Desigo CC. The EcoDomus software creates,
maintains and visualizes Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based digital
building twins, making design and construction data available for building
operations and maintenance. Customers can generate digital replicas of their real
buildings and assets, creating a common data environment that integrates BIM, Building
Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
and Internet of Things (IoT) systems. The solution enables BIM-driven workflows
and digital twin-based lifecycle management, complemented by 3D visualization.