Smart Power Grid

Electricity grid operators are the backbone of the upcoming energy transition

The energy supply in Germany is currently facing major changes and the goal of significantly accelerating the expansion of renewable energies by 2030 and thereby significantly reducing the greenhouse gases emitted. At the same time, a smooth and reliable nationwide energy and electricity supply must be guaranteed. The electricity grid operators are an essential component for a smooth transition to a climate-friendly and sustainable energy supply and form the link between the energy producers and the customers.

As 4C GROUP, we do not want to shirk our responsibility in the upcoming energy transition and want to make a valuable contribution through our expertise in the area of management consulting for electricity grid operators by accompanying the electricity grid operators on their way to sustainable transformation. In order to be prepared for the diverse challenges at the technical, regulatory and process levels, we would like to contribute our many years of expertise in the energy sector and support the top decision-makers of the electricity grid operators in positioning themselves more sustainably and innovatively in the central fields of action.

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4C Whitepaper: „Grid Smartifizierung and Smart Meter Rollout“

Status quo in Germany and findings from other European countries

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What is the status quo of grid smartification in Germany and what insights from other European countries can be used for the smart meter rollout in Germany. Experts from European distribution grid operators shared their experiences with us.

The digitalisation and decentralisation of electricity grids is crucial for the successful implementation of the advancing energy transition. An essential component of a smart grid are smart meters, which make it possible to efficiently control electricity consumption and feed-in. Based on new legal requirements, the German government now wants to accelerate the rollout of smart meters considerably by 2030.

Within the framework of project activities, we have already been able to support 8 of the 15 leading German distribution grid operators in the development of a smart grid strategy. In addition, we were able to interview six experts from European distribution grid operators about their experience in the area of grid smartification and smart meter rollout. Within the framework of the white paper "Grid Smartification and Smart Meter Rollout", we have therefore summarised the new legal requirements for German grid operators as well as the main findings from the qualitative interviews with the European experts. The questions dealt with the communication technology used, the commissioning of the smart meters, the operating model applied and overarching concepts of grid smartification.

The white paper and its key findings are available in our document. If you have more detailed questions, please contact our expert Martin Stephany.

 

4C Whitepaper: Grid Smartifizierung and Smart Meter Rollout

What is the status quo of grid smartification in Germany and what insights from other European countries can be used for the smart meter rollout in Germany. Experts from European distribution grid operators shared their experiences with us.

4C Study 2022:

Is our critical infrastructure still safe? 12 experts from Germany's largest power grid operators shared their experiences with us.

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The energy industry is currently facing unprecedented challenges caused by the war in Ukraine. Energy companies not only have to deal with supply bottlenecks, but are particularly confronted with targeted cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.

As part of our study "Implementation of cybersecurity strategies in the energy sector", we conducted qualitative interviews with a total of 12 technical experts from the 30 largest electricity grid operators in the telecommunications infrastructure sector and discussed the implementation of cybersecurity strategies. The questions addressed the number and intensity of cyber attacks, responsibilities, control mechanisms, information gathering, top management awareness, risks in the supply chain as well as future technologies and concepts.

Einen ersten Überblick zur Studie und den wichtigsten Erkenntnissen erhalten Sie in unserer Unterlage. Bei You can get a first overview of the study and the most important findings in our document. For more in-depth questions, please contact our expert Martin Stephany.

 

4C Study 2022: "Implementation of cybersecurity strategies in the energy sector"

Experts from Germany's largest power grid operators were surveyed on the following key topics:

  • Number and intensity of cyber attacks
  • Responsibilities
  • Control mechanisms
  • Information procurement
  • Awareness of top management
  • Supply chain risks
  • Future technologies and concepts

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