MONICA Project

What is the MONICA Project?

The MONICA Project allows us to know the real-time status of the electricity distribution network.

Thanks to this system, we can detect incidents quickly and act before they affect the supply.

Why it is important

Incidents on the distribution network are not common, but they can occur.

When they do occur, it is necessary to:

• Detect them quickly.
• Locate them accurately.
• Resolve them in the shortest possible time.

MONICA helps us anticipate problems and reduce their impact.

How does it work?

The project is based on an advanced data management platform, called the Grid State Estimator.

This system:

• Receives data in real time.
• Processes grid information.
• Continuously displays its current status.

What information it uses

The platform integrates data from:

• Sensors installed in 37 distribution substations.
• Smart meters from around 15,000 users.
• The grid configuration at any given time, such as:
  • Characteristics of medium and low-voltage sections.
  • Transformer status.
  • Switching elements (switches, disconnectors, etc.).

What improvements it brings

Thanks to the MONICA Project:

• We improve the quality of the electricity service.
• We reduce the number of incidents through preventive maintenance.
• We locate and resolve faults more quickly.
• We optimise investments in the grid.
• We increase energy efficiency.

Technologies that make it possible

The project relies on:

• The rollout of smart grids.
• The implementation of smart meters.
• Advanced automation and control systems.

These technologies ensure that:

• Low and medium-voltage networks have monitoring tools similar to those for high voltage.
• All users, regardless of their type, benefit from a more reliable and efficient grid.