GridQube CORE – GridQube

GridQube CORE is at the heart of GridQube’s Distribution System State Estimation (DSSE) system. It consists of the multiple distributed components that are prepared for automatic deployment. The main components of CORE are:
– Backend
– Dashboard
– ComputeNode

In GridQube CORE communication between all components, except for backend to DBMS , is realised via WebAPI calls. This allows for a quick an seamless integration into larger IT environments and calling on GridQube CORE functionality where required to fulfil other processes.

Further, GridQube CORE has been developed with scalability in mind. All components are containerised and prepared for automatic deployment (e.g. in cloud environments).

This allows to adjust the maximum performance of GridQube CORE by statically allocating additional resources to it, or in case of GridQube CLOUD, providing the access automatically request additional resources and trigger deployment.

Example of Dashboard – visualising LV customer connection point voltage history

In addition to directly interact with other IT systems, GridQube CORE and GridQube CLOUD come with Dashboard as the standard user interface. Dashboard offers access and control over the most crucial processes and functions and can be used to control, monitor and operate and entire deployment.

GridQube CORE systems are modular and structured to fit into larger, more complex IT environments. They are designed as self-contained stand-alone systems that do not have external dependencies, but offer a host of pre-developed standard functions and a platform for the rapid and efficient development of customised function targeting the specific needs of individual customers (see Post Estimation Applications).

GridQube uses data on known parameters of the network, transformer set-points and outputs of power flow meters and telemetry devices, in conjunction with with statistical data about the typical network utilisation. From these thousands of pieces of data, GridQube in near real time creates a more complete understanding of the current operational state of the network including dynamic operating envelopes, then has ever been possible before. This creates customer benefits by increasing access to available capacity, reduced risk, enhanced network benefits and augmentation reduction.

Queensland electricity distributors Ergon Energy Network and Energex (part of Energy Queensland) have been named the 2021 Energy Network Industry Innovation Award recipient.

The winning project is an Australian-first implementation of a digital system to generate a complete and consistent picture of the operational state of the grid. This supports the integration of distributed energy resources (DER) like rooftop solar PV so more customers can export solar, voltage impacts on the grid can be mitigated and power quality can be improved. “This ground-breaking project will help Energex and Ergon deliver more for customers while reducing the network expenditure needed to manage DER impacts, improve power quality and help our transition to a decarbonised electricity system,”. “Our focus has been on increasing solar opportunities for customers while supporting the safe, reliable and equitable operation of the grid and keeping costs down,” EQL CEO Rod Duke said.