Imagine the power grid as a giant plumbing system where water flows in different directions and pressures. As we add more solar panels and wind turbines, the system becomes harder to manage and prone to crashes. This project builds a flexible, digital control center that acts like a universal remote, allowing operators to keep the lights on regardless of which company made the hardware.
Grid operators struggle with stability and situational awareness as they integrate more renewable energy and hybrid AC/DC lines. Current SCADA systems are often vendor-locked and cannot adapt quickly to sudden system perturbations.
An open-source, vendor-independent SCADA platform implemented as a set of microservices for modular control of hybrid power grids.
If you are a TSO dealing with instability caused by mixing AC and DC power lines — this project developed an open-source SCADA system that maintains situational awareness. It allows you to implement new monitoring functions quickly to prevent blackouts.
If you are a farm operator dealing with high power conversion losses and rigid vendor software — this project developed a modular system using microservices. This enables you to adapt to sudden system perturbations more efficiently.
If you are a DSO dealing with the rapid electrification of heating and mobility — this project developed a vendor-independent control platform. It helps you manage the increased load from electric vehicles and heat pumps without being locked into one supplier.
Based on available project data, the system is being developed as open-source, which typically implies no licensing fees for the core software, though implementation costs may vary.
Yes, the project involves testing and deployment at demonstration sites in 4 different countries, involving both distribution and transmission operators.
The objective explicitly states the development of an open-source, vendor-independent system, suggesting a non-proprietary licensing model.
The project will provide recommendations to grid codes and standards for hybrid AC/DC systems to help maintain stability and reliability.
The project period runs from 2024-10-01 to 2027-09-30, indicating the final validated solutions will be available by late 2027.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 8 industry partners and a 44% industry ratio. The presence of 5 research organizations and 2 universities suggests a strong bridge between theoretical power electronics and practical grid operations. With 18 partners across 10 countries, the project has significant geographic reach and cross-border validation capabilities.
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