The energy transition, driven by renewable energy sources, is transforming industries, particularly energy distribution. As Europe and the world move toward decarbonization, the key challenge is ensuring a reliable energy supply while adapting to growing demands. Iskraemeco acts as a mediator, fostering open dialogue and collaboration among key market stakeholders, and supporting the core drivers of the energy transition: digitalization, decarbonization, and dynamic regulation.
Explore interviews with industry leaders, offering valuable thoughts on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the field.

Trends and challenges in the energy sector

The energy landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the transition to renewable energy sources. This shift adds complexity to grid management and increases pressure on electrical infrastructure.

Distribution System Operators (DSOs) now face new challenges:

  • Managing vast amounts of data
  • Handling the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar panels and electric vehicles
  • Addressing overvoltage issues in low-voltage grids
  • Coping with aging infrastructure and rising cybersecurity threats
  • Adapting to new technologies to enhance efficiency and reliability
  • These developments, along with changing regulations, customer expectations, and technology advances, make grid optimization and reliability more critical than ever.

Management and planning of modern distribution grids

Managing modern electricity distribution grids involves key areas such as load forecasting, ensuring network reliability, and integrating decentralized energy sources like photovoltaics and electric vehicles. Preventive maintenance and the use of advanced analytics play a crucial role in optimizing grid performance.

The focus is on leveraging advanced tools, including network simulation software, asset management systems, and demand response technologies, to improve the efficiency and reliability of distribution system operations.

Iskraemeco innovations

Iskraemeco provides cutting-edge solutions designed to simplify grid management. By combining metering hardware, software, and services into a seamless package, we help manage the increasing demands on today’s electricity networks.

Our solutions offer real-time monitoring of the grid, improving data accuracy and detecting potential issues before they become larger problems. They also optimize peak load management, support the integration of renewable energy, and enable reliable data transfer across multiple communication technologies. With features like dynamic pricing and enhanced grid planning, these solutions contribute to preventing outages and reducing losses. Iskraemeco solutions are designed with enhanced cybersecurity to protect both the network and data.

Ales Potocnik at the Slovenian electrodistributions conference Brdo 2024.
Aleš Potočnik, Global Director of Technology Design Center at Iskraemeco and Executive board member of ESMIG

Mr. Potočnik shares updates on over 50 innovative energy projects. Highlights include an advanced grid flexibility algorithm, a Linux-based product prototype, and advancements in fiber optic communication. He also discusses the importance of connecting various domains within the grid for a smarter, more efficient energy system.

Revolutionizing energy management with IE.X intelligent energy meters and eIoT modular platform

Iskraemeco provides advanced solutions for streamlined grid management, combining metering hardware, software, and services. Our tools enable real-time monitoring, improve data accuracy, detect issues early, and optimize peak load management. They also support renewable energy integration, helping to prevent outages and reduce losses. Enhanced cybersecurity ensures robust protection for both the network and data.

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