Siemens Smart Infrastructure launches enhanced grid sensor tech

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has delivered to market the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), designed to address the key challenge of distribution network transparency for grid operators.

According to the Siemens Smart Infrastructure in a release, the new grid sensor solution will play a pivotal role in digitalising distribution grids, enabling grid operators to achieve full network transparency.

Specifically, the company’s new tech aims to ensure optimised utilisation of existing infrastructure by continuously monitoring the network, preventing overloading and ensuring efficient power distribution.

The company calls it a plug-and-play solution, that includes power distribution monitoring, asset monitoring for transformers and switchgears, grid connection monitoring for renewable energy sources and serving as a communication gateway for different networks and protocols.

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Additionally, as part of the SICAM 8 product platform, SICAM EGS is based on the adapted hardware of the SICAM A8000 CP-8050 controller, allowing integration into existing systems.

The tech is built on SICAM A8000 technology. According to Siemens, it also adheres to the highest cybersecurity standards, offering secure updates and protection against cyber threats and goes beyond local network stations, providing connectivity to system connections and enabling cloud-based monitoring and control.

Said Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure: “Transparency into the distribution network is vital for enabling the energy transition as it allows for optimized maintenance, efficient resource allocation, minimized downtime, and greater renewable energy generation and integration.

“With the SICAM EGS we are entering a new era of network visibility and further equipping our customers with the solutions they need to accelerate the energy transition.”

According to the company, only 22% of citywide smart grids are deemed to be mature or advanced, which is where the tech comes in, aiming to accelerate digital transformation, specifically in grid monitoring.

Siemens adds that the tech provides up to 100% transparency of local grid and distribution substations.

The SICAM EGS forms part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, an open digital business platform.