Elektro Celje hosted a workshop on Thursday, March 6, in Celje (Slovenia), for EV4EU Slovenian partners. The purpose of the meeting was to present and test the EIMV®FlexIS platform, developed by the Milan Vidmar Electric Power Research Institute, which enables systematic management and utilization of flexibility services in the electricity distribution network.
In addition to Elektro Celje, the event was attended by Slovenian partners , including Gen-i, d.o.o. (coordinator of Slovenian demo), the University of Ljubljana, ABB Slovenia, and the subcontractor Milan Vidmar Electric Power Research Institute. The workshop commenced with an introductory speech by Maja Ivančič, Communications and Strategic Projects Advisor at Elektro Celje, who provided an overview of the company, and Anton Kos from Elektro Celje presented the workshop agenda.
Following this, Prof. Dr. Nermin Suljanović from the Milan Vidmar Electric Power Research Institute introduced the key components and functionalities of the EIMV®FlexIS platform. While the EV4EU project primarily focuses on the role of electric vehicles and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, the platform is designed to support a broader range of flexibility services and resources in accordance with SONDSEE distribution operation guidelines.
Later on, Tim Marentič from the University of Ljubljana presented pre-defined market platform testing scenarios. The first test involved the publication of a call for flexibility services, the automatic activation of a flexibility request, and the aggregator’s response with service validation. The second scenario examined the manual activation of a flexibility request. In both cases, the AMBER battery system, connected to the Gimnazija Velenje transformer station, was utilized. The testing successfully validated the complete process, from identifying network issues to relieving stress on the electricity distribution system. The battery system operation was managed by Dušan Golubović from Gen-i.
In the coming weeks, Gen-i will connect EV charging stations in Krško, which will enable both charging and discharging of vehicle batteries. This will allow for further testing of the EIMV®FlexIS platform and the continued optimization of electricity distribution networks.
After the successful completion of the testing phase, the workshop concluded with a summary of key findings and an open discussion among participants. The EV4EU project thus plays a crucial role in the development of smart grids and the implementation of innovative energy solutions, which will enhance the efficient use of electricity and improve the stability of the power system in the future.
More about the Slovenian Demo here.