Iberdrola allocates more than 100 million to innovation projects that help digitize its electricity networks

MADRID, 21 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Thus, of this figure, 32 million euros have been allocated to initiatives carried out in Spain through its distributor, i-DE. Among the actions carried out, the development of a control system for low-voltage lines that It allows improving the management of incidents in the supply and optimizing the use of the network to integrate self-consumption and electric recharging. In addition, the field staff can monitor the network and the records of the smart meters in real time through a mobile application.

In a statement, the company points out that, in the last year, thanks to this type of investment, interruptions were reduced by 16%, despite the impact caused by the 'Filomena' snow storm, which affected 270,000 customers, and whose service was restored by i-DE remotely in less than 30 minutes in 70% of cases.

Among the strategic lines is also the integration of new artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies to detect anomalies and improve the checks that guarantee the proper functioning of the facilities. In addition, pilot experiments have been launched with drones and robots for remote monitoring of facilities in order to reduce risk situations for field professionals and optimize network maintenance.

Another of the main areas where the company is carrying out innovative projects is in the field of grid flexibility for its adaptation to changing conditions of demand and volume of energy discharged into the grid, with the aim of maximizing its capacity to increase its efficiency.

Iberdrola also recalls that it has launched its Global Smart Grid Innovation Hub in Spain, a global smart grid innovation center that acts as a driving platform for knowledge, combining its technological capacity with that of equipment and service providers, universities and start-ups. oops from all over the world.