Reţele Electrice Romania, 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 is an essential step in accelerating our digitalization process and building a smart, flexible and future-proof electricity grid. We invest in a modern GIS & Topology platform that integrates the most advanced cybersecurity standards and allows us to manage the network in a more efficient, secure and adapted way to current realities. We want to better respond to the needs of our customers, including those who become prosumers, and to develop an infrastructure capable of supporting the energy transition and new consumption and production models”, said Mihai Pește, General Manager of Reţele Electrice Romania.
The new GIS & Topology platform will include both standard software components and a dedicated mobile app, all of which are designed to work seamlessly 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.
With the acquisition of a new integrated geographic system, the company aims to significantly improve the way the electricity grid is managed, providing a centralized record of the asset topology and a detailed visualization of the infrastructure in digital format. The new system will allow quick access to relevant equipment information, update data directly from the field via the mobile app and use advanced tools for the design and simulation of power grids.
The platform will integrate an extensive volume of operational data, covering approximately 136,000 kilometers of power lines, hundreds of substations and more than 26,500 transformer substations, with all components. This complex database will allow for fast and accurate network health analysis, while facilitating the development of optimized projects and efficient cost estimation through integration with other internal systems.
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 approach, 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.