Spectrum Power 5 for grid operations at Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) GmbH - Germany
From research project to operational grid control system
Spectrum Power 5 for grid operations at Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) GmbH - Germany
From research project to operational grid control system
Power Utilities
Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) GmbH
Wunsiedel Germany
By 2030, the supply area of Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) GmbH, home to around 20,000 inhabitants in the city area and another 7 municipalities, is to be transformed into an independent energy system based entirely on renewable energy sources. The introduction of Spectrum Power 5 and a long-term partnership began with the research project 'Smart Energy Region' in 2016. Siemens Financial Services provides strong financing for this.
Solution overview:
Spectrum Power 5 Version 5.80
New customer project
Order received: April 2024
Operational start: June 2025
System hosting: AWS data center in Frankfurt within a Siemens Virtual Private Cloud
Utility sectors: Power (20 kV), water, and district heating
Visual data content: approx. 50 grid/system diagrams
SCADA functions:
SCADA basic functions
Electrical network topology visualization
Busbar representations
Display of higher-level topological states
Temporary network elements
Extensive reporting functions
Remote alerting via email and/or voice notification
Advanced functions:
Study mode
Switching sequence management
Switching programs
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management System)
Redispatch 2.0 mini-module
"Spectrum Power 5 enables us to optimally control and monitor our medium-voltage grid, which includes a wide range of renewable energy sources. In close collaboration with Siemens, we aim to actively drive the energy transition forward."
Marco Krasser, CEO at Stadtwerke Wunsiedel (SWW) GmbH
Challenge:
Independent and reliable energy supply for Wunsiedel
100% climate neutrality through renewable energy generation
Maximum IT security for operational infrastructure
Optimal expansion and control of decentralized generation systems
Tailored financing solutions for the comprehensive development of operational infrastructure and renewable energy projects
Secure grid monitoring and control
Efficient grid operation
Relief for operational staff
Operator support/guidance in critical grid situations (situational awareness)
Reduction of outage and restoration times
Improved supply reliability
Significant increase in IT security
Comprehensive compliance with regulatory market requirements
Solution:
With Spectrum Power 5, operational grid management is ensured across the electricity, water, and district heating sectors.
All Spectrum Power 5 components are monitored and alerted for potential cybersecurity threats using the SIEM system.
Siemens Finance & Leasing GmbH has provided a financing solution through a 60-month hire-purchase agreement.
A long-term service and support contract ensures continuous patch management and updates for all components and functionalities of the control system.
Advantages:
Sustainable: 100% climate-neutral by 2030
Economical: implementation of a hosted grid control system solution, backed by secured financing from SFS (Siemens Financial Services)
Secure: significant increase in IT security through the intrusion detection system
Reliable: comprehensive functions for grid monitoring, control, and reduction of outage and restoration times
Efficient: relief for operational staff through situational operator guidance in critical grid situations (situational awareness)
