In Germany, over 95% of renewable energy sources like wind and solar are integrated into distribution grids. With the growing adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, the demand on the grid will continue to rise in the coming years. To address these challenges, E.ON is advancing its grid infrastructure and system management.
For the successful execution of this project, E.ON and PSI are adopting agile principles and a collaborative approach. PSI will establish a dedicated customer area that will work closely with E.ON’s key supplier management. Their shared objective is to enhance grid reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability, with a strong focus on sector coupling and holistic energy system optimization. The development of the “Control System of the Future” is a key milestone in PSI’s “PSI Reloaded” strategy, reinforcing its innovation, forward-thinking approach, and competitiveness. The first pilot unit is expected to be equipped with the new system by early 2028.
“As a playmaker of the energy transition, we are investing extensively in the digitization of our grids. The new, standardized network control system is an essential building block for this and an important step towards standardization. At the same time, a modular system is being created that can be expanded and thus react flexibly to the requirements of the future,” said Harald Heß, Senior Vice President Energy Networks Technology & Innovation at E.ON.
“We are very proud that E.ON is relying on its long-standing partner PSI for the introduction of a new and standardized network control system,” said Robert Klaffus, CEO of PSI. “This confirms our strategy of technologically redefining the grid management of the future with the development of our new generation of control systems and at the same time relying on proven modules. In this way, we provide our customers with the best possible support in meeting the requirements of an increasingly dynamic market and energy system.”
