We need better power grids
Everything can be summarized in this simple sentence: with the switch to renewable energies, increasing amounts of energy must be transported. We therefore need more efficient power grids. But what sounds so simple is really quite complex. Because getting transmission and distribution grids retrofitted for this is a bit like open-heart surgery: while transformer stations and substation are being upgraded or newly built, “normal operations” must continue as reliably as they ever have.
In addition, the number of grid stations and substations that must be planned, designed and built worldwide is likely in the high six-figures, making it unfeasible with current design and production methods!
It’s a good thing that Eplan can also do energy. Our products meet the requirements for the electrical engineering design and production of transformer stations and substations. With Eplan, electrical engineers have the tools they need to design switchgear systems for various voltage levels – faster than was previously possible.
The traditional software functions such as single-line and multi-line schematics, 3D designs in the area of assembly layout and evaluations for terminal diagrams – as an example – are all taken into account. Requirements from production have also been considered and the data can be transferred exactly as is and used for manufacturing.
Eplan in the energy sector
- naturenergie netze
- Netz Burgenland
- EWR
“After the first project phase – the preliminary planning – we see considerable time savings during the actual conversion of the transformer substations. What’s more, that applies to every project.”
New energy with Eplan – these are the benefits
- Support
- Security & effects
- Clear & meaningful
- Standardization & savings
- Consistency & efficiency
Support for the challenges of the energy transition
Eplan software can help grid operators further advance grid expansion. For the past twenty years, it has also been geared to the specific needs of companies in the energy sector. It digitalizes the planning of new facilities or conversions – thus speeding up processes.
- Combined expertise for the energy transition
- Efficient expansion of the energy landscape
