Rețele Electrice România, part of the PPC group, continues to invest in the digitalization of the electricity distribution network and has launched on the electronic public procurement platform SEAP, for the acquisition and implementation of an integrated geographic information system (GIS) & Topology, intended for advanced modeling of the electricity distribution network, the company announced.
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 an ever-evolving technological and cybersecurity context.
„This project represents an essential step in accelerating our digitalization process and building a smart, flexible, and future-ready electrical grid. We are investing in a modern GIS&Topology platform that integrates the most advanced cybersecurity standards and allows us to manage the grid more efficiently, securely, and adapted to current realities. We aim to better respond to our customers” needs, including those who are becoming prosumers, and to develop an infrastructure capable of supporting the energy transition and new consumption and production models," stated 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 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 organization's various departments.
By acquiring a new integrated geographic system, the company aims to significantly improve the management of the electrical grid, providing centralized asset topology records and detailed digital visualization of the infrastructure. The new system will allow quick access to relevant equipment information, data updates directly from the field via a mobile application, and the use of advanced tools for electrical network design and simulation.
The platform will integrate an extensive volume of operational data, covering approximately 136,000 kilometers of power lines, hundreds of substations, and over 26,500 transformer stations, along with all their components. This complex database will enable rapid and accurate analysis of the network's condition, while also facilitating the development of optimized projects and efficient cost estimation through integration with other internal systems.
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 adhere to relevant international standards in the field, contributing to increased infrastructure resilience and reduced risks associated with cyber threats.
Additionally, the new system will ensure bidirectional integration with the AADMS platform, facilitating data exchange through modern standards and contributing to increased accuracy and consistency of information used in network operation. This interconnection will support monitoring, control, and intervention processes, directly benefiting consumers.
The estimated duration for project implementation is 17 months from the contract signing, followed by a transition and operational support period of an additional 7 months. Through this initiative, the company reaffirms its commitment to investing in modern technologies and building a distribution network adapted to future requirements, capable of supporting the development of prosumers and the evolution of the energy market.