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AIA Group has over ten years' experience in solutions for the energy sector.


In the field of electrical transmission and distribution, its innovative state-of-the-art solution based on AGORA (Advanced Grid Observation Reliable Algorithms) allows intelligent real-time grid electric management.

The system provides tools for grid observation, simulation of grid operations and the best strategies for grid recovery in the event of power cuts, allowing the system to continue even in quasi voltage-collapse situations.
This solution is now employed on an international scale, and AIA Group's subsidiary company in the United States ( EleQuant ) has installed it for firms such as the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

Our forecasting and optimisation tools also solve major problems for energy producers and distributors: prediction of electricity consumption forecasts, with excellent results and optimisation of hydraulic planning. At the present time our tools handle over 60% of hydraulic production in Spain.

We also, we offer solutions allowing electricity companies to operate with ease in electricity markets which have been liberalised, and in others which are about to be liberalised. Our BUHO (OWL) and HADA (FAIRY) solutions provide monitoring and analysis of electrical power, and also extract the following knowledge: analysis of the various strategic parameters, optimisation of responses to the various offers, design of equilibria ... Similarly, our specialists consultants and courses offer cancellation tools, solutions to complex problems, and the most sophisticated finance market technology applied to the energy sector.

AGORA

Advanced Grid Observation Reliable Algorithms

AGORA acts as a monitoring system which lets you know precisely what is going on inside your network, at all times, instantly and accurately. It is a restoration tool so effective it can cut recovery time in half. It is a planning tool which brings you closer to real-world answers than you ever thought possible.

Agora in depth

Sophia

The Hydroelectric Planning and Optimisation System provides assistance with the planning of hydroelectric production. Once the plans have been defined, the system also provides the strategy for optimum execution.

Sophia in depth

Load Forecast

The Load Forecast product is based on the association of two powerful techniques: symbolic forecasting and neural networks. This association allows the forecast result to reflect non-linear effects in the time series and to take account of a priori knowledge either in the user or expert domain or built into these series.

Load Forecast in depth

BUHO

Buho is an Intelligent Observation System whose goal is the extraction of relevant information form the requests of the Electric Market.

Buho uses Artificial Intelligence techniques to recognise patterns in the Electric Market results. The strategic aspects of the market are captured using a model based in Game Theory. The system also uses as conceptual representation of anomalous situations based on expert knowledge, from the point of view of operation and management of the Electric System.

Buho in depth

Hada

The Energy Market Intelligent Modelling System (EMIMS) has been developed to provide Computerised Information Support for the bidding generation in the Electrical Energy Market. The System uses Artificial Intelligence techniques blended with classical mathematics: Forecasting, Symbolic Context Information analysis, Dynamic Programming, Optimisation, together with economic theories: Game Theory etc.

The Hada's system goal is the optimal design of offering strategies in the Electric Market. The system uses Artificial Intelligence techniques, Game Theory and information extracted by BUHO to get the parameters defining the market and the different agents involved. The game theoretical model enables the computation of expected equilibriums and generates the corresponding values of price and objective market share, for each market and the offspring structure for each agent.

Hada in depth

Current Involvement in Smart Grid and Greener Environment R&D Initiatives:

VERDE

This project consists in the development of the electric vehicle and the entire infrastructure around it. The project is lead by SEAT (Spanish auto manufacturer) with the participation of 35 companies and research institutions in Spain, including Major Utilities and Electricity Vendors.

ENERGOS

This project consists in the development of a Smart Grid platform for distribution companies. The project is lead by Unión Fenosa Distribución, with the participation of 16 other companies and research institutions.

EMILI

Emergency Management In Large Infrastructures is a project covering Electrical Grids, Airports and Public Transportation networks. Project Leader is Fraunhofer Institut, and it includes 7 companies, universities and Institutes.

REDES 2025

This project consists in developing the necessary R&D for the transmission and distribution networks in 2025. The consortium is lead by Futured, a Spanish association of companies involved in the power sector, with 70 companies and research institutions all related to the electricity sector.

PSE REDES 2025

Recent Past Projects: Infrastructure Platforms for Interoperability and Robustness

IRRIIS

This project consisted in developing models, tools, and a simulation platform for the study of risk reduction related to interdependencies between large, critical infrastructures (electrical and telecommunications). The project was lead by Fraunhoffer Institut with 15 other partners. (2006-2009)

IRRIIS website

SAFEGUARD

This project consisted in improving the operational security of electrical networks when interconnecting with other networks. The project was lead by Queen Mary´s College (London) with the participation of 4 other partners. (2001-2003)

EXAMINE

This project consisted in the development of a control system to manage vulnerabilities in the European transmission infrastructure for electrical power exchanges. The leader was Red Eléctrica de España (the Spanish Transmission System Operator). (2001-2002)

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