Innovations in Energy Management Systems with Sustainable Substation

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

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

The presentation discusses a project with the Portuguese Transmission System Operator, REN, focusing on transforming standard substations into sustainable ones through effective management and control of storage solutions. The initiative aims to address energy transition challenges by reducing CO2 emissions and increasing renewable energy generation while maintaining system reliability. A key solution involved replacing diesel generators in substations with photovoltaic (PV) systems coupled with battery storage to prioritize renewable energy use. This transformation requires sophisticated control mechanisms like microgrid controllers or energy management systems that handle real-time balancing between generation and consumption due to the intermittent nature of renewables. These controllers manage excess generation scenarios, ensuring optimal usage of locally generated power versus grid-supplied electricity while handling inflexible loads effectively. They also enhance connectivity reliability for remote locations using robust hardware/software components tailored for specific site needs such as peak shaving or demand charge reduction. A pilot installation at a REN substation utilized 150-kilowatt PVs alongside 400-kilowatt batteries managed via microgrids capable of operating in both grid-connected and island modes—maximizing solar utilization even during disconnections up to 24 hours upon request—and providing auxiliary services reliably under various conditions globally replicable standards supporting sustainability efforts across sectors worldwide.

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Speaker

Alexandre Neto, Sales Manager, Siemens AG

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