The Smart Grid Labs of e-distribuzione

The wide diffusion of Distributed Generation, the need to improve the quality of service and the progressive evolution of technology have led to an evolution of the distribution network carrying out the e-distribuzione's idea of Smart Grids. Moving in this direction, e-distribuzione built up two laboratory located in the cities of Milan and Bari to carry out research and development activity on smart grids. In particular, real time digital simulators and emulators are used to develop and test new equipment, instruments and sensors for digitizing the grid and ensuring its integration into the e-distribuzione ecosystem. This paper illustrates the Smart Grid Labs of e-distribuzione, where new infrastructures for remote control, automation and advanced management of the Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) networks are designed and implemented. Finally, the paper shows the innovative projects in which the new Smart Grid devices are involved.