AcegasApsAmga builds digital twin of Trieste grid
Siemens’ Gridscale X technology will power real-time grid simulation and support Trieste’s electrification and port decarbonisation.
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Italy, Trieste: Italian distribution system operator AcegasApsAmga has partnered with Siemens Smart Infrastructure to build a digital twin of Trieste’s medium- and low-voltage electricity grid using Siemens’ Gridscale X software. The project aims to improve operational visibility and enable the city’s ambitious electrification and decarbonisation goals, particularly for its busy port area.
The Port of Trieste, which handles over 70 million tonnes of cargo annually, places immense demand on the local power grid. With the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) and rising consumption from port operations, the digital twin will allow AcegasApsAmga to simulate grid conditions, manage congestion, and ensure a reliable energy supply for docked ships.
The Gridscale X platform enables real-time grid monitoring, forecasting, and optimisation, helping grid operators maintain stability and security while reducing emissions. This makes it a vital tool in supporting Trieste’s transition toward clean energy.
“Collaborating with AcegasApsAmga presents a key opportunity to leverage Siemens’ digital twin technology to simulate, monitor, and manage energy flows in real time,” said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software.
The collaboration marks a new chapter in a relationship spanning over a century. AcegasApsAmga has long used Siemens’ SCADA and ADMS systems, and this latest initiative deepens their technological partnership.
Carlo Andriolo, CEO of AcegasApsAmga, noted, “Using Gridscale X, we aim to proactively identify grid congestion and calculate mitigation needs efficiently, ensuring uninterrupted port operations.”
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to decarbonise Trieste, enhance grid resilience, and drive digital transformation in Italy’s energy sector.
Source: Siemens
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