ZUG, Switzerland, Nov 18, 2024 – Siemens and Enemalta will join forces to digitally transform its grid infrastructure with Siemens'' Gridscale X software platform. Levering the software''s low-voltage management capabilities, Enemalta aims to enhance its service, by reducing outage times for more than 450,000 people and enabling more efficient network management to reduce grid congestion and capacity constraints.
Enemalta, the leading energy services provider in the Maltese Islands, is responsible for distribution of electricity and development of the national distribution grid. Malta has recently faced significant electricity challenges driven by extreme weather. In 2023, a major heatwave brought record-high temperatures, leading to increased electricity demand for air conditioning, and widespread power outages across the country. Enemalta mobilized resources to restore power, achieving stability after several intensive days of repairs. Recognizing that physical network reinforcements alone would not suffice, Enemalta identified the necessity for a comprehensive software solution to enhance operational and planning capabilities.
"Grid congestion has become a real threat to the energy transition. That''s why we are proud to be working with Enemalta to address their key operational challenges, moving from reactive maintenance to predictive management. With Gridscale X, Enemalta will be able to take the next steps towards improved grid reliability and service for people in Malta. Together, we are advancing the standards for digital transformation in the energy sector," said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software.
"Malta is ramping up second generation smart meter coverage. With additional data unlocked, it will be possible to manage grids on a new dimension. We are delighted to be partnering with Siemens to modernize the grid of Malta with next-generation software and improve reliability for our customers. With Siemens'' expertise and technology, we can enhance the network''s digital capabilities, and lay the groundwork for future innovations, including flexibility management," added Ryan Fava, Executive Chairman of Enemalta.
Gridscale X is a platform that paves the way for autonomous grid management. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. Siemens'' Gridscale X platform offers powerful capabilities designed to bring transparency into the low-voltage network. By utilizing data from smart meters, the solution proactively detects outages, visualizes grid congestion, and delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics.
The pilot phase at Enemalta is expected to begin in November 2024, followed by a longer rollout over the next three years, ultimately leading to full grid modernization.
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Agreement between Enemalta and Siemens paves the way for a pilot phase to start in the coming weeks
Enemalta is poised to advance its grid technology to be able to provide a better service.
Thanks to an agreement signed this week, Enemalta will embark on digitally transforming the national grid infrastructure using Siemens'' Gridscale X software platform.
This software will allow Enemalta engineers to use more precise data from smart meters and shift to predictive management.
Enemalta executive chairman Ryan Fava said that, "Malta is ramping up its second-generation smart meter coverage. This software will unlock additional data and allow us to manage the service better and identify grid congestions. Partnering with Siemens is Enemalta''s next step to modernising the grid with next-generation software and improving customer reliability."
As electricity demand has increased, physical network reinforcements, Enemalta''s cable-laying project and a comprehensive software solution will improve Enemalta''s operations.
The pilot phase of Enemalta''s digital transformation will start in the coming weeks, followed by a more long-term rollout over the next three years, ultimately leading to the grid''s full modernisation
Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software, said: "Grid congestion has become a real threat to the energy transition. That''s why we are proud to be working with Enemalta to address their key operational challenges With Gridscale X, Enemalta will be able to take the next steps towards improved grid reliability and service for people in Malta."
Gridscale X is a platform that paves the way for autonomous grid management. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale.
Siemens'' Gridscale X platform offers powerful capabilities designed to bring transparency into the low-voltage network. By utilising data from smart meters, the solution proactively detects outages, visualises grid congestion, and delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics.
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(IN BRIEF) Enemalta, Malta’s leading energy provider, is partnering with Siemens to enhance its grid infrastructure using the Gridscale X software platform. This innovative system will enable predictive management, reduce outages, and optimize grid operations for over 450,000 residents. The collaboration addresses challenges from recent extreme weather events and aims to modernize Malta''s energy network by leveraging smart meter data and advanced analytics. The pilot phase begins in November 2024, with a full rollout planned over three years, marking a significant step in Malta''s digital energy transformation.
(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 16-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Enemalta, Malta''s primary energy services provider, is set to undergo a significant digital transformation of its grid infrastructure through a collaboration with Siemens. The partnership will see the implementation of Siemens’ advanced Gridscale X software platform, which aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce outage times, and optimize grid management for over 450,000 residents in Malta. This initiative marks a shift from traditional reactive maintenance to predictive, data-driven management.
Malta''s electricity grid has faced significant challenges, particularly during the heatwave of 2023, which caused record-high temperatures, surging energy demand for cooling systems, and widespread power outages. While Enemalta restored power after intense repair efforts, the company recognized the need for a robust digital solution to address grid congestion and improve overall reliability.
Siemens'' Gridscale X platform, part of the Siemens Xcelerator suite, is designed to bring transparency and actionable insights to the low-voltage network. Leveraging data from second-generation smart meters, the system detects outages, visualizes grid congestion, and supports proactive management through advanced analytics. The platform also lays the foundation for future innovations such as flexibility management.
"Grid congestion poses a significant challenge to the energy transition," said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software. "Our collaboration with Enemalta will address critical operational challenges, enabling a move toward predictive management and greater grid reliability. Together, we are setting new standards for digital transformation in the energy sector."
Ryan Fava, Executive Chairman of Enemalta, echoed these sentiments: "With Siemens'' cutting-edge technology, we are modernizing Malta''s grid to improve service reliability and unlock the potential of smart meter data. This partnership enables us to enhance the digital capabilities of our network and prepare for future advancements in energy management."
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