{"id":476277,"date":"2024-05-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationorigins.com\/?p=476277"},"modified":"2024-05-03T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T07:00:00","slug":"revolutionising-grid-security-dutch-project-pioneers-digital-twin-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/revolutionising-grid-security-dutch-project-pioneers-digital-twin-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionising grid security: Dutch project pioneers digital twin technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bold stride towards fortifying Europe&#8217;s power grid, the eFORT project has embarked on developing <a href=\"https:\/\/efort-project.eu\/press-release-efort-project-develops-a-digital-twin-of-the-grid-to-increase-cybersecurity\/\">a digital twin to enhance cybersecurity<\/a>. Funded by Horizon Europe and initiated in September 2022, this pioneering effort aims to revolutionise grid security through cutting-edge technology. The Dutch demonstration, led by TenneT and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tudelft.nl\/en\/ewi\/over-de-faculteit\/afdelingen\/electrical-sustainable-energy\/intelligent-electrical-power-grids-iepg-group\/projects\/current-projects\/efort\">Delft University of Technology<\/a>, is not just about creating a digital replica of the grid but also about deploying applications based on this technology to prevent failures and ensure swift restoration after outages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital twin leverages artificial intelligence, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smart-energy.com\/industry-sectors\/cybersecurity\/efort-project-developing-a-digital-twin-to-tackle-grid-security\/\">including graph neural networks and machine learning, to proactively defend against cyber threats<\/a>. With foundational work completed, the project&#8217;s focus on resilience, security, and sustainability promises to shape the future of European power grids. The eFORT project&#8217;s comprehensive approach, spanning four years and involving multiple European demos, marks a significant advancement in the energy sector&#8217;s battle against cyber-physical threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eFORT project&#8217;s digital twin represents a significant leap in the effort to protect Europe&#8217;s energy infrastructure. By modelling the power grid in a virtual space, experts can simulate and analyze threats in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic wp-block-visual-link-preview-link advgb-dyn-b392c840\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioplus.nl\/archive\/en\/combining-district-heating-with-heat-cold-storage-limits-grid-congestion\/\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Combining district heating with heat-cold storage limits grid congestion\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Combining district heating with heat-cold storage limits grid congestion<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Amsterdam&#8217;s Westpoort Warmte introduced a new heating and cooling technology that combines district heating with cold storage, known as hybrid cooling and heating storage. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A multifaceted approach to security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A key aspect of the eFORT project is its focus on both cyber and physical threats to the grid. The project aims to address these challenges with a multifaceted approach, developing solutions that not only counteract potential cyber-attacks but also ensure the physical integrity and sustainability of the grid. The integration of a greener energy mix into the project&#8217;s vision reflects a comprehensive understanding of today&#8217;s energy landscape and its evolving demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deployment and future outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eFORT project is set to test and validate its solutions through a series of European demonstrations, slated to begin in the first half of 2025. These demonstrations will cover a range of scenarios, from IoT and blockchain applications in Spain to flexibility and islanding in Italy&#8217;s mountainous regions. The project&#8217;s \u20ac9.3 million investment underscores the significant commitment to safeguarding Europe&#8217;s power grids against an array of modern challenges, with a consortium of 23 members working in unison towards this goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold stride towards fortifying Europe&#8217;s power grid, the eFORT project has embarked on developing a digital twin to enhance cybersecurity. Funded by Horizon Europe and initiated in September 2022, this pioneering effort aims to revolutionise grid security through cutting-edge technology. 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