Smart grid development project in Ireland

Researchers working at: Energy Company (ESB), Intune Networks Company and Telecommunications Systems and Software Group (TSSG) are working together to develop a power grid system. Electric energy is more efficient, smarter, for the Irish island nation (Ireland).

Smart grids (integrating advanced information technology and communication technology into the traditional power distribution network) with automatic and remote control to optimize power supply chemical.

The project aims to identify the requirements of a smart grid (ICT) system and develop smart electrical energy solutions and services for: households, buildings, lowering facilities. Transport floors and industry sectors.

"These power supply network systems are necessary to effectively manage the sources: traditional energy and renewable energy, as well as serve new energy use targets such as electric vehicles. (Evs) " , according to researchers.

The project also focuses on the development of high-end electric vehicles (Evs): smartly combining data sources, such as between data on websites and information available in the car. , to optimize the driving experience.

"The smart grid system will operate more efficiently. We hope that this will reduce operating costs and make it easier for consumers to access products and services using resources. new energy, such as electric vehicles (Evs) " , according to Miguel Ponce de Leon, Chief Technician at TSSG.

"In order to refine the infrastructure of the smart grid system to support the loading of energy for electric vehicles (Evs). The future Smart Energy Supply System Project (FINSENY) will be Based on knowledge development from effective energy management control systems in schools, offices and data storage centers , ' explains Miguel Ponce de Leon.

ESB hopes this project will provide the experience of more tests in integrating advanced IT applications and communication technology into traditional power distribution networks.

"Within the framework of implementing the commitment to help the Irish nation (Ireland) achieve environmental goals: ESB has established fee-based (integrated IT) systems nationwide." , according to Senan McGrath, ESB ecars technology director.

This is reflected not only in eco-friendly electric cars, infrastructure or network systems that provide more efficient electric power, but also in the user's actual experiences and commitments. quality of service. The driving experience is increasingly optimized, along with the continuous development of the internet (with applications in the field of information technology based on web and communication technology).

Intune Networks Company provides network connectivity platforms for next generation carriers and also participates in intelligent grid architecture design in this project.

"Intune Networks' vision of future Internet development is a greater and deeper integration between: internet services and infrastructure. Intune Networks is committed to pursuing FINSENY project and cooperated to create sustainable infrastructure for smart, environmentally friendly electricity supply network systems, " said Fergal Ward, research director at Intune Networks Company.