Oktogrid, a leading European technology firm specializing in advanced grid management solutions, is set to revolutionize the continent's grids with an innovative hardware solution. After an extensive three-year validation and field testing period, the company is introducing a scalable digital interface designed to digitize transformers across Europe on a massive scale.

The surge in global electrification has exposed the vulnerabilities of aging electricity infrastructure, particularly in Europe. The lack of connectivity and data-driven insights related to transformers has posed challenges for accurate grid forecasting. Oktogrid's solution arrives at a critical time when traditional approaches, coupled with a shortage of skilled labor, are straining under the rising electricity demand and the need to transition to renewable energy sources.

Oktogrid's breakthrough technology empowers electricity providers with unprecedented access to vital asset data. This marks a crucial step towards creating a smarter, interconnected grid that aligns with the ambitious net-zero emissions target set for 2050. Golam Sadeghnia, CEO of Oktogrid, emphasizes the industry's growing embrace of digitalization and optimization, highlighting the goal of enabling data-driven decisions in the evolving energy landscape.

At the heart of Oktogrid's technology is its capacity to integrate a digital interface onto transformers with ease. This non-intrusive approach grants real-time access to essential transformer and grid performance data, allowing utilities to monitor, predict, and promptly address local congestion while optimizing maintenance costs. The system's monitoring capabilities include acoustic, vibrational, and electromagnetic signals, providing meticulous tracking of condition changes and asset performance in unprecedented detail.

Alberto Carini, Global Product Manager Advanced Services at ABB, recognizes the significance of Oktogrid's solution, especially in ensuring uninterrupted operations. Complementing the hardware innovation is an integrated data platform and forecasting system, offering precise data points and insights for early failure detection and potential overload forecasts.

Oktogrid's groundbreaking technology not only transforms the operational landscape of the energy sector but also contributes significantly to achieving a world of net-zero emissions. To learn more about the future of digital asset maintenance and the green transition of the grid, consider signing up for Oktogrid's webinar on September 28, 2023.

Source: smart-energy.com