Siemens Drives Digital Transformation of Maltese Grid Infrastructure for Improved Reliability
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• Siemens’ Gridscale X software platform to be implemented at Enemalta, the
leading energy services provider in Malta
• This marks a major step in Enemalta’s digital transformation journey,
shifting from reactive maintenance to predictive management
• Gridscale X supports to manage outages, identify grid congestions and
optimize operations with data-driven insights
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
Siemens 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.
Source: Siemens
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