DynamiX: Innovation in grid flexibility through E.ON UK, E.ON Group Innovations and Corinex collaboration

In a groundbreaking partnership that signals a new era of grid management, E.ON UK and Corinex have teamed up to bring to life DynamiX, a cutting-edge grid flexibility solution.

This collaboration aims to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by utility companies today: how to integrate and manage a growing influx of low-carbon technologies (LCTs), such as electric vehicles, heat pumps and renewable energy sources, without overloading the capacity of existing grid infrastructure.

The launch of DynamiX marks a significant step towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems.

The challenge: An overburdened grid

Across Europe and North America, utility companies are grappling with a critical issue: traditional energy grids were not designed to handle the rapid expansion of renewable energy installations and the widespread adoption of LCTs.

The rise in decentralised energy production, such as solar and wind power, coupled with the growing number of electric vehicles and electrified heating systems, is overwhelming the existing grid infrastructure which cannot grow at sufficient pace.

In the United Kingdom, the United States and various parts of Europe, long grid connection queues for generation and new home developments highlight the severe lack of capacity and visibility within the grid.

Corinex’s latest data reveals that thousands of gigawatts of solar and wind energy projects are stalled in the pipeline due to these constraints, creating a bottleneck that delays the transition to clean energy. The same is true for new housing developments where capacity shortages on existing networks are preventing construction and slowing growth.

Enter DynamiX: The solution to grid flexibility

DynamiX, a joint innovation from E.ON UK, E.ON Group Innovations and Corinex, leverages the most advanced broadband over power lines (BPL) technology to address these challenges directly. The solution offers full grid visibility and control, particularly on low voltage networks where energy consumers typically connect their solar panels, electric vehicles and heat pumps.

By utilising real-time data interpretation, along with voltage, temperature and phase angle sensing, DynamiX provides a detailed view of grid capacity and consumption, ensuring that energy flows are optimally managed and directed.

DynamiX enhances local grid capacity by at least 35%, based on E.ON Group Innovations’ modelling of After Diversity Maximum Demand (ADMD). This increase stems from Corinex’s dynamic capacity management on low voltage networks.

The modelling, which accounts for variables such as heat pump Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOPs), confirms a significant boost in connection capacities, optimising grid efficiency and supporting better integration of distributed energy resources. This allows for better integration of renewable energy sources without overloading the grid.

By automatically adjusting consumption and generation in real-time, when necessary, the system ensures that energy usage is balanced within available grid capacity at the supply transformer, thereby reducing the need for costly infrastructure upgrades

E.ON’s leadership in integrating renewable energy solutions, combined with Corinex’s expertise in BPL-based grid visibility, creates a powerful synergy that enhances the grid’s capacity to adopt and integrate LCTs.

This advanced technology enables dynamic grid management, allowing grid companies to automatically adjust their network’s operations based on real-time demand and supply, preventing overloads and improving the reliability of renewable energy integration.

Key features of DynamiX

One of the most compelling features of DynamiX is its ability to dynamically manage load and generation peak loads within grid capacity while maximising green energy installations.

By modulating the energy flows between transformer stations, charging stations, photovoltaic (PV) systems and heat pumps, DynamiX empowers network operators to balance energy usage in the interests of consumers and the grid itself. This flexibility prevents grid overloads, protects the existing grid from failure, and opens new opportunities for innovative business models.

For instance, homes equipped with DynamiX can export excess electricity back to the grid where the grid is constrained, enabling homeowners to participate in programmes like the UK’s Smart Export Guarantee. This not only enhances energy efficiency at the household level but also provides financial incentives for participating consumers, further encouraging the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Collaboration and industry impact

The partnership between E.ON UK and Corinex to commercialise the solution is more than just a technological advancement; it marks a pivotal step toward the decarbonisation of the global energy system.

E.ON UK, with its extensive footprint and strong commitment to sustainability, brings years of experience as a sector leader in renewable energy management. On the other hand, Corinex, a leader in BPL-based grid solutions, provides the critical technology necessary for achieving full grid visibility and control.

Corinex’s leadership in industry-standard organisations like PRIME Alliance and G3-PLC further strengthens DynamiX’s position as a future-proof solution for grid management. By ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting mass adoption of low-carbon technologies, DynamiX serves as a crucial tool in overcoming the grid constraints that increasingly and significantly impede the clean energy transition.

The future of energy management

Looking forward, the integration of DynamiX into grids across Europe and North America will mark a transformative moment in grid management. The ability to monitor and manage both the generation and consumption of renewable energy in real-time allows utility companies to finally overcome the bottlenecks that have delayed wind and solar projects, and new developments.

With DynamiX, utilities can ensure that todays networks can accommodate the technologies required for a better tomorrow…

Moreover, the system’s adaptability and scalability make it ideal for future grid expansions. As more LCTs come online and as grids become increasingly decentralised, solutions like DynamiX will be critical in maintaining grid stability and ensuring efficient energy distribution.

In conclusion, the collaboration between E.ON UK, E.ON Group Innovations and Corinex, through the DynamiX grid flexibility solution, is poised to revolutionise how utilities manage and distribute energy. By addressing the pressing challenges of grid capacity and visibility, DynamiX provides a pathway toward a cleaner, greener and more resilient energy future.

As the world moves towards net-zero emissions, innovations like DynamiX will lead the charge in this energy revolution.

About the companies

E.ON UK, part of the European energy giant E.ON SE, is a leader in sustainable energy solutions. With over three decades of experience transforming cities and communities across the UK and Europe, E.ON is committed to shaping a greener future. Their focus is on driving the energy transition through innovative renewable energy projects, offering solutions like solar, wind, biomass, and combined heat and power systems. Their goal is to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, positioning themselves at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. E.ON is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, sustainable energy solutions for both residential and business customers, helping them reduce energy waste and improve efficiency. Through partnerships and investments, they aim to support the UK’s move toward a net-zero future.

Corinex is a pioneering provider of broadband over power lines (BPL)-based grid visibility and flexibility solutions, enabling the digital transformation of energy distribution systems worldwide.