Vendor Independent Substation Automation over 5G
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 7 416 557 |
| Project duration | January 2023 - December 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Advanced digitalization - Enabling technologies |
| Call | Advanced and innovative digitalization 2022 |
Important results from the project
The project achieved its main objectives by developing, analysing and demonstrating 5G- and edge-based solutions for vendor-independent automation of substations. The project generated new knowledge on reliability, latency and architectural choices when using private 5G networks in power systems, and identified important follow-up topics related to time synchronisation and inter-substation communication.
Expected long term effects
In the long term, the project’s results may contribute to more flexible and robust solutions for digital substations. In the best case, this could enable improved outage management for grid operators through faster information exchange and better coordination between substations. The results may also support effective alternatives or complements to fibre deployment and indirectly contribute to the green transition by reducing the need for extensive physical infrastructure upgrades.
Approach and implementation
The project has been implemented in close collaboration between the project parties. The work was organized into five work packages with clear division of responsibilities/roles, and has functioned effectively through project. Project management, follow-up, reporting and changes in the project´s implementation has functioned well. The schedule has been largely followed, with the exception of parts linked to the industrial pilot demonstrations that have been affected by external circumstances.