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Press Release21 June 2018Energy ManagementErlangen
Siemens and Solarkiosk join forces to power Africa with microgrid solutions
In the first joint project, Siemens will implement a microgrid gateway collecting data from both SOLARKIOSK's existing energy systems and retail businesses and enabling remote control of the E-HUBB, thus improving service, energy usage and operation such as supply chain management. The gateway will be connected to applications running on Siemens' highly scalable EnergyIP smart grid application platform powered by MindSphere - the Siemens cloud-based open operating system for the Internet of Things (IoT). In a next step the companies will tailor the microgrid cloud based applications and related solution to the needs of the different stakeholders. In addition, further industrialization of electrical equipment as well as enhancement of the solution with Siemens equipment such as local microgrid control or small batteries/ inverter kits will be evaluated by SOLARKIOSK.
"With Siemens' microgrid applications powered by MindSphere, SOLARKIOSK will be able to improve serviceability of the electrical equipment and make sure the energy is used in the most efficient way. Furthermore the analyzed data supports SOLARKIOSK in making the most economic decisions by evaluating productivity of different service offerings", said Ralf Christian, CEO of Siemens' Energy Management Division. "If the B2B microgrid grows further you can do even more with the collected data and local control capability. That's our motivation for a co-creation agreement to define the next system generation maximizing value for all partners."
"SOLARKIOSK is thrilled to develop together with Siemens software applications and algorithm which correlates our unique ability to collect valuable energy and commercial data and therefore analyses the energy impact on the various businesses we empower and vice versa. The joint collaboration will refine our retail operations and service offering to B2B customers throughout our African and global network. The insight gained from this disrupting approach will enable SOLARKIOSK to take its impact and business goals to the next level," said Andreas Spieß, CEO of SOLARKIOSK.
For the project, Siemens will deliver and install a suitable and robust data gateway for aggregating the necessary data and remotely control loads and generation using its proven EnergyIP. Numerous EnergyIP applications have been successfully used around the world for years. They include applications for meter data management and distributed energy management, energy efficiency applications for the energy sector and for industry, and various applications for data analysis, such as load prediction in the grid and tracing system losses.
In 2016 the Siemens Stiftung and SOLARKIOSK partnered to bring a mobile health clinic to a host community for refugees in Jordan. The clinic consists of a self-sufficient E-HUBB developed by SOLARKIOSK outfitted with Siemens medical equipment, including an ultrasound and hematology lab. It is powered by 8 kWp of solar panels on the roof, making it off-grid and fully mobile. The clinic is a small, flexible and modular unit, adaptable for many further locations and functions.
The press kit for Intersolar is available at www.siemens.com/press/intersolar18
For further information on Division Energy Management, please see www.siemens.com/energy-management
For further information on microgrids, please see www.siemens.com/microgrids
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for 170 years. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. With its publicly listed subsidiary Siemens Healthineers AG, the company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2017, which ended on September 30, 2017, Siemens generated revenue of €83.0 billion and net income of €6.2 billion. At the end of September 2017, the company had around 377,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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