In the future, more and more applications that currently run on Siemens' EnergyIP smart grid application platform will be integrated into MindSphere, Siemens' open cloud-based operating system for the Internet of Things (IoT).With this step, Siemens can provide energy providers with open and scalable digitalization applications to improve transparency in power plants, data analytics, and the optimization of energy-related business processes. MindSphere for Energy reduces the cost of integrating new equipment and enables the development and deployment of new and existing applications using standardized interfaces within MindSphere. The platform and applications are part of the company's cybersecurity strategy. These solutions are already being implemented in development and production environments to meet current and future data security requirements.
Numerous EnergyIP applications have been successfully used worldwide for years. These include applications for meter data management and distributed energy management, energy efficiency applications for the energy and industrial sectors, and various data analytics applications, such as grid load forecasting and system loss monitoring. EnergyIP applications also exist for managing power outages and for managing equipment and systems in substations.
“Energy management applications that work reliably on EnergyIP will work just as reliably on MindSphere. This will create additional value for our customers and allow them to easily combine grid status data with other application areas, such as power generation, industry, and any other field where MindSphere is used in the future,” said Thomas Zimmermann, Managing Director of the Digital Grid business unit at Siemens Energy Management. “The evolution of our energy systems is accelerating, and data is the new fuel for energy providers. Innovative IoT technologies are essential if our customers are to use data to generate value for their businesses. We are developing the right applications for this, relying on standard protocols. This allows us to maintain the flexibility of the platforms while also opening them up to developers from other companies through our applications.”
The Internet of Things (IoT) will also play an increasingly important role for energy providers and grid operators because, as digitalization progresses, additional equipment such as protection and automation devices will need to be installed on power grids. These devices must be installed, operated, and upgraded efficiently. To operate them efficiently and with optimal performance throughout their lifecycle, and to create more value for the energy provider using data analytics, sophisticated IoT technologies such as EnergyIP applications in MindSphere will be necessary. EnergyIP applications will continue to evolve for the acquisition, analysis, management, and evaluation of all important energy data. The goal is to help energy providers and grid operators more easily navigate the digitalization process taking place across the energy industry.
At Siemens, the Energy Management division contributes its comprehensive portfolio of IoT software products and digital services known as "MindSphere for Energy." This product portfolio combines the MindSphere and Energy themes. It is designed to enable electric utilities and grid operators to benefit from the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) on the energy sector. Siemens therefore offers an IoT product portfolio with unparalleled scope, depth, and openness. This wide range of options is based on Siemens' exceptional domain expertise in connecting all devices, systems, and installations in power grids to MindSphere. It also encompasses a broad range of industry-specific applications, starting with the established EnergyIP series, which has sold 75 million smart meter licenses worldwide. The specialized range of offerings includes comprehensive solutions for bridging sectors and application areas across industries, such as solutions for smart grids for electric mobility or integration into factory automation. Last but not least, an open platform and collaborative ecosystem are available so that, for example, other manufacturers can also develop applications for MindSphere.
