Using e.planning, we can significantly optimize our strategic target network planning process. During the evolution of the energy system transition towards Renewable Sources our task of supply changes constantly. Dealing with a relatively high degree of volatility a scenario and KPI based assessment of our grids, and their development plans is an essential advantage. We can check our current target network plans one by on and trigger their updated beginning with the ones of most concern. The key advantage: The target networks can be assessed using consistent criteria, making the quality of our target network planning measurable. Consequently, we considerably enhance planning efficiency and can simultaneously achieve cost savings. Thus, the software can effectively support our asset management process in accordance with ISO 55000.
Strategic target grid planning for high- and medium-voltage grids
Model scenarios, calculate and assess grids, detect hotspots and plan measures deliberately – in one continuous web-based application.
As target grid planning grows more complex, it takes a continuous planning process
The energy transition is changing loads, generation and therefore the future supply task. At the same time, grid areas have to be assessed comparably, bottlenecks detected early and investments prioritised transparently.
- The future supply task involves considerable uncertainty.Model, adjust and compare scenarios for loads and generation in a structured way.
- Large grid portfolios are hard to assess comparably.Assess and prioritise grids systematically using electrical calculations and custom key figures.
- Needs for action have to be identified early and transparently.Identify hotspots and critical grid areas automatically and visualise them transparently.
- Measures and variants have to be assessed in terms of their impact.Plan grid measures, recalculate their effects and compare variants with each other.
From the future supply task to a robust target grid
Model scenarios
Import and edit future developments of loads and generation and model them for different points in time and assumptions.
What e.planning changes in target grid planning
Prioritise planning needs deliberately
Identify grids with a particularly high need for action or replanning at an early stage.
Raise planning quality
Assess scenarios, grid calculations and measures against consistent criteria.
Make decisions traceable
Link key figures, calculation results and measures transparently.
Digitalise planning end to end
Work on scenarios, calculations, analyses and measures in one shared application.
Make planning easier to navigate
AI support makes it easier to work with complex grid, scenario, and planning data. It helps users navigate the application, access the information they need, and increasingly supports planning workflows.
Intelligent navigation
Quickly find the right view, analysis, or functionality and navigate complex planning data more efficiently.
Natural-language data access
Ask questions about grid, scenario, and planning results and retrieve the information you need.
Assisted planning workflows
Recurring analysis and planning steps are increasingly supported and partially automated by AI.
AI supports the planning process while calculations, methodology, and professional decisions remain transparent and controllable.
Grid operators rely on e.planning
With enervance solutions GmbH, we have a strong partner at our side who supports us with deep expertise in the field of data governance, helping us avoid data silos and develop a future-oriented data strategy.
Frequently asked questions about e.planning
e.planning is designed for the strategic target grid planning of larger distribution grids and supports high- and medium-voltage grids in particular. It suits the assessment of individual grids as well as large grid portfolios where planning needs have to be prioritised systematically.
Grid calculation is one part of e.planning, but not the whole process. e.planning combines scenario management, grid calculation, grid ranking, hotspot analysis and measure planning. Future supply tasks are therefore not only calculated but transferred into a continuous strategic planning process.
The basis is computable grid data plus scenarios for future loads and generation. In addition, company-specific planning and operating principles, asset information, key figures and other relevant data sources can be taken into account. The concrete integration depends on the existing system landscape.
CIM and CGMES can serve as a standardised data basis for grid data and its further use. This allows data from different systems to be integrated consistently and made available to e.planning. Where needed, CIM consulting and CIM Suite support mapping, integration and data quality.
Yes. Key figures, assessment criteria and planning rules can be tailored to the requirements of the respective grid operator. e.planning can therefore map existing planning methods digitally instead of imposing a rigid standard process.
Suitable measures can be developed from identified hotspots. The modified grid is then recalculated and assessed. In this way variants can be compared in terms of their technical impact and suitable measures prioritised.
e.planning primarily addresses strategic target grid planning. It helps to identify needs for action, develop measures and assess target grids. Downstream detailed, permitting or execution planning can still take place in the specialist systems intended for it.
Let's talk about your target grid planning
Whether initial orientation or a concrete planning process: we are happy to show you how e.planning can support your scenario analysis, grid assessment and measure planning.