IdEAS and 3S-CS project

Smart grid solutions

The 3S-CS and IdEAS projects in which e-distribución participates are aimed at contributing to improving the efficiency of the Distribution grid through communications systems in electrical substations.

The role of electrical substations

Electrical substations are a key element of the distribution network.

Thanks to them, electricity safely reaches homes, businesses, and industries. Therefore, improving their operation and communications is essential to guaranteeing supply quality.

3S‑CS Project: more efficient and secure communications

The 3S‑CS project develops new communication solutions for electrical substations.

Its aim is to:

  • Improve the efficiency of the facilities.
  • Increase safety.
  • Prevent incidents before they occur.

How it achieves this

The project works on:

  • Wireless communications.
  • Use of IP networks.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for the remote control of substations.

These solutions make it possible to anticipate faults and reduce costs, as they decrease the need for cabling and extend the useful life of the equipment.

IdEAS Project: interoperability in smart substations

The IdEAS (Interoperability of Substation Automation Equipment) project focuses on reducing the technological disparity between equipment.

Its main objective is to:

  • Ensure that the different components of a substation are compatible with each other.
  • Avoid dependencies on a single manufacturer.
  • Improve the overall efficiency of the system.

To this end, work is being done to standardise technical criteria, facilitating the exchange of equipment and its integration into smart substations.

Collaboration and funding

In these projects, e‑distribución collaborates with specialist companies and organisations, such as:

  • Schneider Electric
  • Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • Siemens
  • CIRCE

Institutional support

The projects are funded by:

Furthermore, they fall under the State Programme for R&D&I Oriented to Societal Challenges and follow the guidelines of the IEC 61850 standard, which regulates communications and automation systems in electricity grids.

Benefits for the grid of the future

Thanks to the IdEAS and 3S‑CS projects:

  • Substations will be more digital and flexible.
  • The development of smart grids will be facilitated.
  • Supply reliability will be improved.
  • Grid maintenance and management will be optimised.