Siemens has launched its latest Gridscale X offering: Gridscale X Flexibility Manager, empowering distribution system operators (DSOs) to maximize the use of existing grid capacity and accelerate grid connections for distributed energy resources (DERs) and data centers in a flexible way.
“Unlocking the potential of flexibility for grid planning and operations is a game-changer for DSOs navigating the energy transition,” said Sabine Erlinghagen, CEO of Siemens Grid Software. “With Gridscale X, utilities can maximize the use of existing infrastructure, accelerate renewable integration and data center connections and make smarter investments to deliver a more resilient energy future. It is not just about managing today’s grid but shaping tomorrow’s autonomous energy landscape.”
Gridscale X is a software platform that paves the way for autonomous grid management. It is part of Siemens Xcelerator, an open digital business platform that enables customers to accelerate their digital transformation easier, faster, and at scale. Gridscale X Flexibility Manager empowers operators to forecast potential grid congestion and proactively manage flexible resources. It complements traditional grid reinforcement efforts by unlocking existing network capacity and enhancing operational stability.
The software integrates with DSO systems to continuously monitor grid conditions and forecast potential overloads. When constraints are predicted, it identifies available flexibility options from distributed resources — such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, batteries, or distributed generation — and supports operators in selecting and activating the most effective measures via connected market or operator platforms to balance the grid. By using the software, DSOs can increase grid capacity utilization by up to 20 percent and save up to 40 percent in grid investment costs by strategically leveraging flexibility.