Innovations in Energy Management Systems with Sustainable Substation

Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:47 .

Transforming Portuguese Substations into Sustainable Hubs with Microgrid Controllers and Renewable Energy Solutions

The presentation discusses a pilot project with the Portuguese Transmission System Operator (TSO), REN, aimed at transforming traditional substations into sustainable ones by managing and controlling storage solutions. The focus is on reducing CO2 emissions through increased electrification and renewable energy integration while maintaining system reliability. To achieve this, existing diesel generators in substations were replaced with photovoltaic (PV) generation coupled with battery systems to prioritize renewables. A microgrid controller or energy management system was introduced for real-time control of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind power, ensuring balance between load demands and excess generation from local or grid sources. This solution addresses challenges such as inflexible loads, unreliable grid connections, and complex balancing needs across various scenarios using robust hardware/software components tailored to site-specific requirements like peak shaving or demand charge reduction. Siemens emphasizes cybersecurity in their installations while offering globally standardized yet customizable solutions that support sustainability goals effectively worldwide.

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Speaker

Alexandre Neto
Sales Manager
Siemens AG

Talk of session: Best Practice for Large-Scale Storage Systems

Large storage systems are moving into the spotlight with maximum speed. This is because they are the indispensable backbone of the energy transition and offer attractive business prospects in the renewable electricity market. Do you want to know how the business works? Then this session is a must.

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