A TWIN FOR TRIESTE
Trieste is a beautiful city – and now it is getting a twin. Italian distribution system operator AcegasApsAmga is developing a digital twin of the city’ s medium- and low-voltage grid. It is using Siemens’ Gridscale X software to provide real-time situational awareness, optimise grid operations and reduce emissions – particularly from the Port of Trieste, one of Europe’ s busiest cargo hubs. The digital twin will enable AcegasApsAmga to simulate grid conditions, proactively manage congestion from distributed energy resources and accurately assess the energy required to meet port demands. It can also help improve the reliability and efficiency of the grid by visualising congestion and predicting outages using smart meter data. With Trieste’ s port handling millions of tons of cargo annually, ensuring stable and dependable electricity supply is essential. Carlo Andriolo, CEO of AcegasApsAmga, says the collaboration ensures grid reliability without compromising operations, an essential balance to keep as energy systems evolve in complexity and scale.