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Press Release05 May 2022Smart InfrastructureZug
Siemens builds industry leading grid software suite for the net zero world
Distributed energy resources (DERs) grow exponentially. Power grids are at the heart of a sustainable energy system and are becoming increasingly more complex. We cannot manage this complexity without open, modular and interoperable software.
“The
speed and scale of changes in the energy system are unprecedented, as
distributed energy resources grow exponentially. Power grids are at the heart
of a sustainable energy system and are becoming increasingly more complex. We
cannot manage this complexity without open, modular and interoperable
software,” said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Grid Software at
Siemens Smart Infrastructure. “By introducing the most
comprehensive software suite in the market to date, we are leading the change
to shape the grids of the future to a 100 percent renewable world. We are aware we cannot achieve the energy transition
alone – we work with customers and partners.”
A co-innovation approach with partners
Siemens
also announced that it is collaborating with leading players of the industry to
rethink grid management jointly. Working together in a co-innovation approach,
the partners seek to find ways to seamlessly plan, operate, maintain and
optimize power grids. Working closely with customers that use Siemens’ software
will support faster adoption and integration. To date, partners include
companies such as CESC Limited (India), CMY Solutions (USA), Elvia (Norway), Hawaiian
Electric (USA), IRETI (Italy), KNG-Kärnten Netz GmbH (Austria), Quanta Technology (USA),
Stadtwerke Flensburg (Germany) and Statnett (Norway).
Siemens
is also open to complementary product partners aspiring to jointly innovate in
the grid software space and will foster its partner network to support
customers’ workflows end-to-end.
The urgency to digitalize
A
look at the energy landscape explains the urgent need to bring intelligence to
a vast and complex system that forms the backbone of economies. Worldwide, electricity consumption is forecast to
double by 2050. Through 2030, Guidehouse
Insights forecast a seven-fold growth in new distributed energy resources (DERs)
annually with fluctuating infeed and demand. In 2020, five million
assets were introduced to the supply and demand side. The DERs are connected to the
power grid mostly on the low voltage level where grid operators to-date have
not achieved much transparency. Due to the intermittent nature of the DERs, it
is much harder for grid operators to control the power grid and predict what
will happen next.
“Traditional
investment in hardware alone is not sufficient to deal with the complexity we
see in energy systems today. We need disruptive and fast change where
investment in software comes first and helps us leapfrog to green energy, away
from reliance on fossil fuels. We’ve
started this journey to transform our portfolio and plan to speed up towards
our vision of autonomous grid operations,” said Erlinghagen.
Experts
expect a doubling of the market volume for grid software from USD 8 billion in
2019 to roughly USD 17 billion in 2028. During Capital Market Day in 2021, Siemens
Smart Infrastructure committed to doubling its digital revenue to EUR 1.5
billion by fiscal year 2025 from EUR 750 million in fiscal 2021.
Siemens
is already a leading company for software for power grids. About 70 percent of
the world’s electricity consumption or 16,000 terawatt hours each year already
flows through infrastructure simulated by Siemens’ grid software. Today, 1,300
control center systems – that operate and control grids - based on Siemens’
software are in operation worldwide, keeping the lights on for hundreds of
millions of people. With approximately 100 million contracted smart
meters, in use by over 200 utilities globally, the
meter data management software
EnergyIP is a rich source of data at the low-voltage grid level.
Modular, seamless offering
The
new grid software offering enables energy companies to easily and quickly implement
smart technology for their grid planning and management. These IT upgrades will
be faster and less costly than investments in hardware. Through the modular
approach, the parts will fit together and can be tailored to meet the
individual needs of grid operators. With seamless integration of IT and OT
elements, thanks to one unified network model, customers can synchronize data
easily across their IT and OT systems, including their grid planning software, meter
data management systems, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Advanced
Distribution Management Systems (ADMS), and then optimize workflows end to end.
Insights from analytics and AI will be directly transferred into actions, which
lead to a significant improvement in grid operations. This allows a shift from
a deterministic to a probabilistic management approach, fostering the
integration of a large number of distributed energy resources. Additionally, across its
power grid portfolio, Siemens meets strict cyber security requirements,
security standards, and regular security updates.
For more
information about Siemens Smart Infrastructure, see
www.siemens.com/smartinfrastructure
www.siemens.com/smartinfrastructure
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.