At the heart of this transformation is Symbiot, Iskraemeco’s flagship digital platform. Developed through close collaboration with energy professionals, Symbiot offers a modular ecosystem that supports utilities in managing grid data, improving operational performance, and actively engaging end-users—while playing a key role in accelerating the energy transition toward a more sustainable, flexible, and digital energy system.
Helping various energy players to navigate energy transition
The increasing complexity of modern energy systems—driven by local overloads, grid congestion, and rising peak loads—is pushing Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to rethink conventional grid management strategies. Symbiot supports this shift by offering near real-time grid monitoring, combining smart metering, data management, and advanced analytics in one integrated AMI solution. It also enables scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to support dynamic grid planning and investment decisions. With embedded flexibility tools, Symbiot helps DSOs maintain network stability, relieve congestion, and maximize the use of existing infrastructure.
Transmission System Operators (TSOs) face challenges with limited visibility into high and mid-voltage networks. Balancing the grid has become more complex due to the increasing integration of renewable energy sources and fluctuating cross-border energy flows. TSOs also struggle with planning due to a lack of validated models and simulation tools that capture new grid dynamics. As grid operations become increasingly digitalized, cybersecurity risks rise.
Industrial and commercial energy users are under increasing pressure to reduce energy costs and actively participate in energy markets. Many of these facilities operate on-site generation assets, such as solar PV systems or energy storage, but often lack the real-time automation needed to align energy usage with market signals and grid conditions. Symbiot addresses this gap by enabling automated energy optimization. It integrates directly with building energy management systems. The platform continuously monitors grid condition, allowing users to maximize self-consumption, participate in demand response programs, and export surplus energy during peak-price periods.
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