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Energy transmission

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Hello Smart Grids!

Efficient power transmission solutions – Modular, scalable, future-proof

One of the biggest challenges facing us en route to the All-Electric Society is to expand the energy infrastructure. Systems need to be secure and comply with international standards and regulations. At the same time, they must also guarantee flexible, modular extendibility.

Grid operators are facing radical change. The demands placed on smart grids are increasing. Efficient energy transmission is crucial so that we can expand decentralised energy systems more rapidly. New technologies need to be integrated.

Rittal and Eplan offer perfect solutions combining software, hardware and automation when developing decentralised energy systems. We must develop critical infrastructure that is durable, cost-effective and flexibly extendible, and this needs to be achieved quickly and safely. Our guiding principle: Electrify your system!

Current challenges facing grid operators

Faster transition to the All-Electric Society with Rittal and Eplan

Rittal and Eplan's modular hardware and software solutions offer unique advantages throughout every project phase, ensuring the fastest possible expansion of energy storage systems. Maintenance and servicing are provided throughout the entire life cycle of your plant – for long-term, reliable operation.

The key here is seamless data! The engineering data generated in the Eplan cloud translates into substantial time savings at every subsequent project phase. From component procurement for the switchgear manufacturers through to maintenance at every phase in the system lifecycle, you will continue to reap the benefits of the engineering data generated with Eplan.

This information makes it easier to select all the necessary Rittal system components and assemble a tested switchgear, with automatic generation of a design verification to IEC 61439. Rittal components are available off the shelf. For example, Rittal Automation Systems machines use engineering data to facilitate super-fast assembly and fully automated wire processing. Rittal can also assist with commissioning the new equipment in new and existing systems.

Speed up your projects while using the same amount of resources? Yes, it is possible – thanks to the unique benefit of combining hardware and software solutions from Rittal and Eplan.

Standardisation is the key to success. Our consultants can advise on the rollout of new, more efficient processes to tap into your company’s full potential. Modern software solutions from Eplan have everything you need to help you plan your system. Modern configurators for all areas, from cooling to power distribution, can also generate design verifications to IEC 61439, including complete parts lists, in a matter of seconds. Rittal Automation Systems machines offer full support with system assembly, through to the complete automation of entire process stages. This allows us to create bespoke systems for your project and accommodate specific requirements, despite standardisation. More than 1,000 service specialists worldwide deliver technical support with minimal response times and are happy to provide operational advice based on system and efficiency analyses to extract the most from your project.

Outmoded plant documentation, unstable supply chains and escalating standards are some of the challenges associated with the energy transition. All orders must be handled promptly while observing consistently high safety standards for low-voltage switchgear. Solutions from Rittal and Eplan not only help you plan and execute standard-compliant systems in the minimum possible time, but also to operate them throughout their entire lifecycle with high-MTBF. The Eplan Cloud software meets all standard regulatory requirements. Planned systems can be approved as 3D models with no additional effort. Rittal delivers durable, certified components, from power distribution, to cooling, to matching enclosures, all from a one-stop supplier. The Rittal ePocket digital wiring plan pocket ensures that your machine and plant documentation is always up-to-date, keeping operational maintenance work to a minimum. Should a problem nevertheless arise, over 150 service sites worldwide are on hand to support you and minimise downtime, to ensure the safe long-term operation of your plant and equipment.

One common language for all project participants when building an energy system is the shared vision of Eplan and Rittal. The Eplan Cloud platform is the perfect basis for successful collaboration between all project participants when building a plant. Eplan offers hundreds of standard interfaces for subsequent processing in leading software tools. This prevents data disruptions and ensures one common language across the entire project. The Eplan Data Portal contains all key system components from Rittal and popular third-party suppliers. This guarantees efficient project control, from the planning of power distribution, to choosing the most efficient cooling solution, through to assembling and commissioning the system. What is more, Rittal guarantees a 360° service for the entire lifecycle of your plant. Potential faults are easily scanned and interpreted using modern tools, then resolved.

The energy transition is unstoppable. Nevertheless, decentralised energy systems must be sustainably efficient and financially viable to operate. The combination of Eplan software and Rittal hardware provides the ideal basis for combining sustainability with efficiency. This allows more projects aimed at decentralising the energy infrastructure to be executed without increasing capacities. The Eplan Cloud remains the standard throughout the entire planning process and your tool for generating a digital twin. Rittal safeguards the supply chain and delivers scalable solutions for a wide range of applications. Standard configurations for energy systems provide planners with certified solutions for their applications while also allowing sufficient scope for individual modifications. The modular system architecture of all system components enables efficient, cost-effective assembly with no lengthy sign-off processes, plus scalability whenever you need it. Our 360° service will extend the service life of your system and cut costs at every planning and lifecycle stage.

Hello Smart Grids

All solutions from a single source: Discover our comprehensive solutions for the accelerated expansion of power grids.

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