Control center

In the 20^th century, the electro-energetic system was designed based on a key assumption: centralized and predictable production of electricity adjusts to the locally dispersed, stochastic off-take of energy. These one-way power flow electricity networks were then dimensioned according to peak demand conditions that were predicted by using electricity macro consumption models.

In the 21^st century, some of the generation units have a stochastic behavior due to the intensive use of renewable sources, while some consumption becomes controllable thanks to smarter appliances. The absence of allocation signals for generation units concentrates generation in favored areas, with the number of generation units decreasing in less favored areas i.e. distances between load and generation are increasing, which in turn requires higher transmission capacities. The whole electric system optimization process has changed, requiring networks to become smarter and stronger, favor decentralized storage and allow bi-directional power flows. Operators must coordinate more on a day-to-day basis to keep the whole electric system reliable at affordable costs. This paradigm change has triggered a new joint vision called smart grids (the electricity network of the future) for better network operation by the transmission and distribution systems operators

In order to avoid security of supply issues such as brownouts and blackouts during periods of peak electricity demand, transmission and distribution system operators and electricity producers have traditionally increased production capacity by building additional power plants and transmission lines.

As an alternative, KIBERnet system offers a demand response solution, which monitors electricity consumption and automatically shed electricity loads to reduce their usage during these peak periods. This helps with the electric supply and demand balance optimization and creates significant financial savings for all four user groups