Smart Grid posts

The project showcases the benefits of substation virtualization, which enables real-time monitoring, AI-driven fault detection, improved security planning, and cost-effective upgrades. At the core is Barbara’s Edge Node, capable of processing 4,000 signal samples per second and capturing event-triggered data using GOOSE connectors, mirroring the functionality of a physical oscilloscope, remotely and securely. Learn more in the following article.

Led by Iberdrola, the IA4TES project has successfully completed its three-year initiative (2022–2024), focusing on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to advance renewable energy generation, optimize distribution networks, and enhance customer-level operations. Barbara played a pivotal role by developing industrial edge software to deploy and orchestrate AI at the Edge, enabling smarter, more efficient energy solutions.

EasyDC-FOS a European funded project is set to revolutionize High Voltage Power Transmission by developing more efficient HVDC cables and with intelligent monitoring tools hosted in a digital environment to manage emerging threats such as cyberattacks. Barbara´s Edge Platform will orchestrate and manage applications and edge devices remotely while ensuring data sovereignty and security.

Aduriz Distribución, a leading electric power distribution company, identified a clear need to modernize its infrastructure. Partnering with Barbara, the company deployed Edge Computing in two low-voltage substations using Barbara’s Industrial Edge Platform. This initiative marks a major step toward substation virtualization, enabling Aduriz to enhance system performance and deploy real-time intelligence models that drive smarter, more efficient grid management.

Despite the vast amount of data collected by the industry in recent years, less than 25% is ever processed. This is often due to enterprises lacking the necessary infrastructure to effectively utilize their data. In this article, we will explore the digital journey of a Power Grid operator, from its initial stages till deploying machine learning at the edge.

Barbara and Gridfy have joined forces to bring AI Flexibility algorithms to the Edge.‍‍ Gridfy has developed and implemented the AI flexibility algorithm located in one of Cuerva´s substations while Barbara has provided the Edge Infrastructure that deploys and orchestrates Artificial Intelligence at the Edge.