EXTON, PA — A groundbreaking partnership between Heimdall Power and Meteomatics is set to revolutionize the energy sector, increasing power grid capacity by an impressive 30%. The collaboration brings together Heimdall Power’s state-of-the-art software and sensor data with Meteomatics’ precise weather and climate data to forecast the real-time capacity of high-voltage power lines.
As global electricity demand is projected to double in the next three decades, energy grid companies are seeking innovative ways to meet this surge while also reducing costs and emissions. One solution lies in connecting more renewable generation sources such as solar and wind power. However, accommodating these variable renewable productions requires an expansion of grid capacity, a costly and time-consuming process that typically takes 7-12 years.
Heimdall Power offers a game-changing solution by unlocking the full potential of power lines, enabling companies to maximize their existing grid without the need for additional infrastructure. The company’s technology provides crucial insights into the real-time conditions of power lines, revealing untapped capacity and setting new, safe operational limits.
Heimdall Power’s sensors, installed on live, high-voltage power lines, monitor the temperature, current, and angle of the line in real-time. This sensor data is then processed by the company’s software platform, where it is analyzed and combined with Meteomatics’ accurate weather and climate data. The result is a unique algorithm that empowers grid companies to safely increase their transmission capacity instantly.
Jørgen Festervoll, CEO of Heimdall Power, stated, “The ever-increasing demand for grid capacity cannot be solved by building new power lines alone. Grid companies also need to utilize existing power grid infrastructure in a more efficient way. By pairing our unique software with Meteomatics’ weather intelligence, we’re able to provide grid operators with insights that allow them to utilize more of the available capacity in their grid.”
By understanding the real-time capacity of their power lines, grid companies can optimize transmission, integrate more renewable energy into the existing grid, and improve operational and grid planning.
The partnership between Heimdall Power and Meteomatics has already proven successful in Europe, driving a 30% average increase in high-voltage power grid capacity. The companies are now set to bring this innovative technology to the United States, already beginning work with Heimdall Power’s existing U.S. customers.
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