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Smart grids
New technologies for energy efficiency
Smart grids enable better integration of renewable and distributed generation into the electricity system.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable development goals
SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
Innovation is one of the pillars for addressing the energy challenges of the future. At Endesa, we invest resources and develop research projects and initiatives aimed at improving processes related to the distribution network.
There are four areas of action, which include the following projects:
Resilient, adaptive, low-impact network
We are researching grid components, materials, and systems to rethink them in an innovative and sustainable way, integrating digitalisation and automation.
Resisto
This project deploys initiatives that innovate in biodiversity protection and study how to integrate AI into the European energy sector. The objective is to promote infrastructure that is more resilient to climatic events and equip it with systems that enable crisis prevention and the minimisation of potential risks.
Resisto
This project deploys initiatives that innovate in biodiversity protection and study how to integrate AI into the European energy sector. The objective is to promote infrastructure that is more resilient to climatic events and equip it with systems that enable crisis prevention and the minimisation of potential risks.
Resisto
This project deploys initiatives that innovate in biodiversity protection and study how to integrate AI into the European energy sector. The objective is to promote infrastructure that is more resilient to climatic events and equip it with systems that enable crisis prevention and the minimisation of potential risks.
Infinity
This project aims to scale the results of the Resisto project in the field of drone operations. One of the objectives is to demonstrate to the aviation regulator (AESA) that overhead power lines act as segregated and safe air corridors, free of buildings and human traffic, constituting a suitable environment for drone use.
Infinity
This project aims to scale the results of the Resisto project in the field of drone operations. One of the objectives is to demonstrate to the aviation regulator (AESA) that overhead power lines act as segregated and safe air corridors, free of buildings and human traffic, constituting a suitable environment for drone use.
Infinity
This project aims to scale the results of the Resisto project in the field of drone operations. One of the objectives is to demonstrate to the aviation regulator (AESA) that overhead power lines act as segregated and safe air corridors, free of buildings and human traffic, constituting a suitable environment for drone use.
FutuRed
A technological platform within the sector that has set up a working group on climate change and its impact on distribution networks.
FutuRed
A technological platform within the sector that has set up a working group on climate change and its impact on distribution networks.
FutuRed
A technological platform within the sector that has set up a working group on climate change and its impact on distribution networks.
Risk Management on Satellite Images
Developed in collaboration with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), this project creates fire and flood risk maps using Copernicus satellite imagery and other open data, with the aim of detecting vulnerable areas in the distribution network in the face of climatic events.
Risk Management on Satellite Images
Developed in collaboration with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), this project creates fire and flood risk maps using Copernicus satellite imagery and other open data, with the aim of detecting vulnerable areas in the distribution network in the face of climatic events.
Risk Management on Satellite Images
Developed in collaboration with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), this project creates fire and flood risk maps using Copernicus satellite imagery and other open data, with the aim of detecting vulnerable areas in the distribution network in the face of climatic events.
LV Line Manager
Focused on improving the quality and stability of the low-voltage grid, featuring functionalities such as phase-by-phase voltage control, current balancing between phases, harmonic filtering, and continuous monitoring of grid parameters.
LV Line Manager
Focused on improving the quality and stability of the low-voltage grid, featuring functionalities such as phase-by-phase voltage control, current balancing between phases, harmonic filtering, and continuous monitoring of grid parameters.
LV Line Manager
Focused on improving the quality and stability of the low-voltage grid, featuring functionalities such as phase-by-phase voltage control, current balancing between phases, harmonic filtering, and continuous monitoring of grid parameters.
Intelligence Vegetation Management
Its objective is to evaluate the use of satellite imagery for controlling, planning, and managing the felling and pruning of vegetation under overhead lines.
Intelligence Vegetation Management
Its objective is to evaluate the use of satellite imagery for controlling, planning, and managing the felling and pruning of vegetation under overhead lines.
Intelligence Vegetation Management
Its objective is to evaluate the use of satellite imagery for controlling, planning, and managing the felling and pruning of vegetation under overhead lines.
Electromagnetic Fields for Birdlife Protection
This involves the installation of bird deterrent devices using very low frequency electromagnetic fields, based on the magnetoreception principle used by birds for navigation.
Electromagnetic Fields for Birdlife Protection
This involves the installation of bird deterrent devices using very low frequency electromagnetic fields, based on the magnetoreception principle used by birds for navigation.
Electromagnetic Fields for Birdlife Protection
This involves the installation of bird deterrent devices using very low frequency electromagnetic fields, based on the magnetoreception principle used by birds for navigation.
Safety and operational excellence
We are developing projects involving smart and sustainable tools and devices, drones, and robotic solutions that operate at height and interact with grid components for maintenance and installation activities, as well as the use of Artificial Intelligence to support operational staff.
LIDAR
A safety project at the Sant Boi de Llobregat substation (Barcelona), carrying out boundary-setting tests using LIDAR equipment.
LIDAR
A safety project at the Sant Boi de Llobregat substation (Barcelona), carrying out boundary-setting tests using LIDAR equipment.
LIDAR
A safety project at the Sant Boi de Llobregat substation (Barcelona), carrying out boundary-setting tests using LIDAR equipment.
Smart5Grid
The Smart5Grid project at the Ecogarraf plant, located in the Garraf Natural Park (Barcelona), where the surrounding environment is monitored using cameras and sensors.
Smart5Grid
The Smart5Grid project at the Ecogarraf plant, located in the Garraf Natural Park (Barcelona), where the surrounding environment is monitored using cameras and sensors.
Smart5Grid
The Smart5Grid project at the Ecogarraf plant, located in the Garraf Natural Park (Barcelona), where the surrounding environment is monitored using cameras and sensors.
Smart Locks NFC
This initiative features a pilot in the Catalonia area to test new types of battery-free, unpowered locks that allow doors and padlocks to be opened without the need for a physical key.
Smart Locks NFC
This initiative features a pilot in the Catalonia area to test new types of battery-free, unpowered locks that allow doors and padlocks to be opened without the need for a physical key.
Smart Locks NFC
This initiative features a pilot in the Catalonia area to test new types of battery-free, unpowered locks that allow doors and padlocks to be opened without the need for a physical key.
Certification Verification
This initiative uses generative Artificial Intelligence solutions to manage the execution of medium- and low-voltage works, aiming to verify payments for services rendered.
Certification Verification
This initiative uses generative Artificial Intelligence solutions to manage the execution of medium- and low-voltage works, aiming to verify payments for services rendered.
Certification Verification
This initiative uses generative Artificial Intelligence solutions to manage the execution of medium- and low-voltage works, aiming to verify payments for services rendered.
Accelerating Manhole Inspection
A non-contact voltage detector (NCVD) has been tested to identify energised manholes through rapid inspection without needing to open them.
Accelerating Manhole Inspection
A non-contact voltage detector (NCVD) has been tested to identify energised manholes through rapid inspection without needing to open them.
Accelerating Manhole Inspection
A non-contact voltage detector (NCVD) has been tested to identify energised manholes through rapid inspection without needing to open them.
New role of Distribution System Operators (DSO)
We are developing projects aimed at grid flexibility and energy system optimisation through smart technologies, the integration of distributed resources, and collaborative data platforms to boost efficiency, resilience, and decarbonisation.
BeFlexible Project
Developed in Seville, this has rolled out electric domestic hot water heaters managed by temperature probes that monitor their performance and energy consumption.
BeFlexible Project
Developed in Seville, this has rolled out electric domestic hot water heaters managed by temperature probes that monitor their performance and energy consumption.
BeFlexible Project
Developed in Seville, this has rolled out electric domestic hot water heaters managed by temperature probes that monitor their performance and energy consumption.
Flow Project
Developed in Menorca, using unidirectional and bidirectional chargers that provide flexibility to the grid. These resources help smooth out peak demand.
Flow Project
Developed in Menorca, using unidirectional and bidirectional chargers that provide flexibility to the grid. These resources help smooth out peak demand.
Flow Project
Developed in Menorca, using unidirectional and bidirectional chargers that provide flexibility to the grid. These resources help smooth out peak demand.
Twin EU Project
This involves advancing the development of a common data platform to improve the management, operations, and resilience of the European Union's electricity system in support of REPowerEU.
Twin EU Project
This involves advancing the development of a common data platform to improve the management, operations, and resilience of the European Union's electricity system in support of REPowerEU.
Twin EU Project
This involves advancing the development of a common data platform to improve the management, operations, and resilience of the European Union's electricity system in support of REPowerEU.
Endesa Red Chairs in Energy Innovation
We collaborate with universities in organising seminars and conferences, developing Bachelor's and Master's degree projects, doctoral theses, and research projects in the electricity sector, as well as safety and efficiency studies and research into storage systems.
We have chairs at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, the University of Seville, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the University of the Balearic Islands, the University of Zaragoza, and the University of Granada.