Alliander, a major player in the Netherlands’ networks, is about to take a crucial step in flexibility management. By adopting Siemens’ Gridscale X platform, it aims to overcome challenges related to network *congestion* and optimize its usage. In a context where more than half of the national energy comes from renewable sources, the ability to effectively integrate these new energies is essential. Thanks to this strategy, network usage could be extended from 10 to 30%, thereby meeting a growing demand and waiting lists that can reach up to 10 years. This innovative partnership allows Alliander to become not only a reliable distributor for its 3.5 million customers but also a pioneer in integrating tomorrow’s energy sources.
Alliander, a large network company in the Netherlands, is partnering with Siemens to implement the Gridscale X platform to tackle the challenges of managing the distribution network. This collaboration aims to reduce the congestion of the network and improve its utilization, thereby increasing its usage from 10 to 30%. As more than half of the country’s energy comes from renewable sources, managing flexibility becomes essential. By identifying segments of the network that require upgrade or can be managed through flexibility, Alliander will be able to optimize resource allocation and accelerate customer connections. The Gridscale X platform will also enable the creation of a digital twin to provide a single source of truth regarding the state of the physical network.
alliander and the adoption of digital energy flexibility
Alliance between Alliander, a key player in the Netherlands, and Siemens to integrate the Gridscale X platform, overcoming challenges of the distribution network. The improvement in the utilization of the electrical network could increase by 10 to 30 %. A strategy that is now essential for connecting customers despite a growing congestion.
importance of flexible management in a modern framework
With more than 50% of energy coming from renewable sources, energy demand is intensifying and waiting lists stretch up to 10 years. Flexibility is therefore crucial to identify which segments require capacity updates and which can operate through flexible management, thus allowing optimal allocation of resources and reducing unnecessary costs.
future prospects with the open gridscale x platform
The open digital platform Gridscale X offers growth capacity for many use cases. Alliander plans to use Gridscale X LV Insights, which will allow the creation of a digital twin of the physical network. This tool will serve as a single reference point, optimizing network management and improving customer satisfaction at the heart of an evolving ecosystem. This approach, reinforced by close collaboration with Alliander, underpins effective integration of renewable energy sources into a modern energy system.
