Calculating the thermal load of electricity cables, transformers, and other components can lead to better use of available grid capacity. Research suggests that grid operators can achieve large potential capacity gains. Phase to Phase is therefore including these methods in its simulation application, Vision Network Analysis.
Large-scale changes in Vision Cloud Solution have just become a lot simpler. The “Large-scale Engineering Scenarios” function allows you to implement large-scale changes to your simulated network across your catchment area at the press of a button. This makes it easy to change a cable or fuse type, for instance, or to reinforce distribution transformers.
Starting with version 9.9, Vision Network Analysis supports calculations for flexible connection contracts. Calculations for these new contract types offers grid operators and other Vision users even greater insight into scarce grid space. This allows them to use this more efficiently and make space available to (sustainable) clients.
Starting with Gaia LV Network Design 8.8.1, you will now be able to select rapid load flow calculation for a network. This option is up to six times faster and is particularly suited for rough calculations in cases where precise calculation is not immediately necessary. For example, it allows you to calculate the load flow of merging various large networks. Or to calculate the consequences of a scenario for some point in the distant future.
The Nettoets (Grid Check) in Vision Cloud Solution automates the process of checking grid reinforcements and new power grid connections. Stedin is now taking this functionality one step further. Incoming requests at Stedin are assessed automatically by the Nettoets. Requests with a positive assessment do not need to be checked by an engineer anymore; they are submitted right away. This reduces processing times and provides customers with a quicker insight in their request. It also allows for the Stedin engineers to be assigned to the more complex requests, which is where they are needed most.
Users of Vision Cloud Solution and attendees at the user day have already seen it: the user interface has undergone a major makeover. The changes increase user comfort, enhance readability, and improve search functionality.
The energy transition demands a lot from our low-voltage networks. Operating in a more data-driven way allows grid operators to respond more quickly and effectively to voltage and load fluctuations. The new Vision CS Measurement Data Module offers robust support by making smart use of measurement data from smart meters. This gives grid operators valuable insight and concrete information for effective, data-driven management of the low-voltage networks. One company to recently adopt the Vision CS Measurement Data Module is Westland Infra.
We are proud to welcome Westland Infra Netbeheer as a new partner in the Vision Cloud Solution product user group. This grid operator from the province of Zuid-Holland is now using Vision Cloud Solution and is participating in the development of the platform.
The grid operators Enexis and Coteq have partnered up with Phase to Phase to develop Vision Cloud Solution further. The functionality of this cloud application is constantly being extended, in close cooperation with the users.
Since April 2019 Phase to Phase is a part of Technolution. Arnhem-based Phase to Phase develops advanced software for energy grids, while technology integrator Technolution has a strong position in smart grid and smart metering.