ZIV brings its vision for a smarter, more resilient and automated network to the Futured 2025 Congress
The digital transformation of electricity grids requires innovative responses to complex challenges, and ZIV has brought some of the most promising ones to the Smart Grids Congress organised by Futured.
At this year’s event, the company shared cutting-edge developments focused on three key areas: low-voltage stabilisation, distributed power supply recovery, and control adapted to grids with high renewable penetration. All this was accompanied by its active participation in the sectoral debate on the technological challenges of the future.
One of the main focuses was voltage control in low-voltage networks, a growing challenge in the face of the proliferation of distributed generation. In its paper, ZIV explains how new smart meters with continuous monitoring capabilities allow the implementation of algorithms that act on transformers with on-load tap changers (OLTC) and capacitor banks, ensuring stable voltages throughout the network. The solution is based on the ‘ZIV TwinGrid’ architecture, which includes network models, distributed control and interaction with energy resource aggregators. The result: an efficient, scalable automation system that is aligned with regulatory requirements for supply quality.
The second presentation focused on network recovery after a blackout, using distributed energy resources (DER). ZIV presented an innovative architecture based on the concept of Distributed Restart Zones (DRZ), which allows networks to be re-energised from distribution through secure sequences, thanks to real-time transient analysis. This approach leverages tools such as inertia emulation, reactive support and BESS battery storage, improving the stability of microgrids in critical conditions and accelerating the recovery of the electrical system.
In addition, ZIV presented a technical poster focusing on the regulation of three-winding transformers with connected renewable generation, and actively participated in the round table on sectoral technological challenges, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and energy transition.
