The origins

In the fourth quarter of 2010 we started our work with Smart Grids in collaboration with Gas Natural Fenosa.

We were selected for the pilot project being conducted in the cities of Aranjuez and Alcalá de Henares in the province of Madrid.

We were commissioned to conduct the following tasks:

  • Visit manufacturers. To find out about the different equipment and operational characteristics
  • Lay-out visits at transformation centres
    • Data collection
    • Location of equipment
    • Study of best assembly solutions
    • Geolocation.
  • Basic engineering
    • Equipment details of the transformation centre
    • Layout plan of the transformation centre
    • Low voltage single-core lines
    • Medium voltage single-core line.
  • Detailed Engineering.
    • Details of Smart Grid equipment
    • Low voltage multicore lines
    • Low voltage single-core line
    • Geolocation map
    • Electrical plans of Smart Grid equipment.
  • Installation of equipment.
    • Assembly of Smart Grid equipment in transformation centres
    • Interconnection to low voltage network
    • Installation of auxiliary metering systems.
  • Consultancy.
    • Laboratory tests for Smart Grid equipment
    • Agreeing terms with manufacturers
    • Smart Grid showroom equipment
    • Preparation of tests protocol
    • Preparation of acceptance protocol.
  • Commissioning.
    • Setting of Smart Grid equipment
    • Local operational tests
    • Remote operational tests.
  • Installations validation software development.
    • Processing of data from Smart Grid equipment
    • Statistical analysis of availability
    • Fault monitoring.