Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC group, continues to invest in the digitalization of the electricity distribution network and launches on the electronic public procurement platform SEAP, for the acquisition and implementation of an integrated geographic information system of the GIS&Topology type, intended for advanced modeling of the electricity distribution network.
The project aims to modernize the existing digital infrastructure and replace the current GIS system with a high-performance platform, capable of supporting the company’s operational and strategic requirements in a constantly evolving technological and cybersecurity context.
“This project represents an essential step in accelerating our digitalization process and in building a smart, flexible and future-proof electricity grid. We are investing in a modern GIS&Topology platform that integrates the most advanced cybersecurity standards and allows us to manage the grid in a more efficient, secure and modern way. We want to better meet the needs of our customers, including those who are becoming prosumers, and to develop an infrastructure capable of supporting the energy transition and new consumption and production models,” said Mihai Pește, General Manager of Rețele Electrice România.
The new GIS&Topology platform will include both standard software components and a dedicated mobile application, all designed to work integrated with the company’s existing systems, including the AADMS platform and other operational applications. The solution will enable interoperability with systems such as asset management, smart metering or network monitoring, contributing to a coherent and efficient flow of data between the different structures of the organization.
By purchasing a new integrated geographical system, the company aims to significantly improve the way it manages the electrical network, providing a centralized record of the topology of assets and a detailed visualization of the infrastructure in digital format. The new system will allow quick access to relevant information about equipment, updating data directly from the field via the mobile application and the use of advanced tools for the design and simulation of electrical networks.
The platform will integrate an extensive volume of operational data, covering approximately 136,000 kilometers of power lines, hundreds of stations and over 26,500 transformer stations, with all component elements. This complex database will allow for rapid and accurate analyses of the network status, while also facilitating the development of optimized projects and efficient cost estimation through integration with other internal systems.
A special emphasis is placed on cybersecurity, with the solution to be developed and implemented according to the “cyber security by design” principle. The platform will integrate advanced protection mechanisms from the design phase and will comply with relevant international standards in the field, contributing to increasing the resilience of the infrastructure and reducing the risks associated with cyber threats.
The new system will also ensure a two-way integration with the AADMS platform, facilitating the exchange of data through modern standards and contributing to increasing the accuracy and consistency of the information used in the operation of the network. This interconnection will support the monitoring, control and intervention processes, for the direct benefit of consumers.
The estimated duration for the implementation of the project is 17 months from the signing of the contract, followed by a transition period and operational support of another 7 months. Through this initiative, the company reaffirms its commitment to invest in modern technologies and to build a distribution network adapted to the requirements of the future, capable of supporting the development of prosumers and the evolution of the energy market.