Glossar for Distribution Grid Operators

The energy sector is full of technical terms that require explanation. From ADMS to strategic grid planning – you’ll find everything here at a glance. Our glossary is continuously being expanded.

Advanced Distribution Management System

An Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) is a software platform that integrates various grid management systems such as DMS (Distribution Management System), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and OMS (Outage Management System).

Digital Twin

A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that uses real-time data and simulations to monitor, analyze, or optimize operational processes. In the energy sector, digital twins are increasingly used for modeling power grids and their operating states.

Distribution Management System

A Distribution Management System (DMS) is a specialized software solution used to monitor, control, and optimize distribution grids in real time. It is deployed by distribution system operators (DSOs) to ensure grid stability, automate operational processes, and enhance the efficiency of grid operations.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

In the era of energy transition, increasing decentralization, and growing data volumes, the strategic use of GIS has become essential for modern grid management. As digital tools for capturing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data, they provide distribution grid operators with a vital foundation for efficient planning and safe, reliable grid operations.

LV SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for Low Voltage Grids

LV (Low Voltage) SCADA is a specialized version of traditional SCADA systems, designed to monitor and control low voltage distribution grids. It enables distribution system operators (DSOs) to achieve precise real-time visibility and control over the low voltage level.

OMS (Outage Management System)

An Outage Management System (OMS) is a software solution that helps grid operators detect, analyze, and resolve power outages. It enhances the efficiency of outage response processes and supports rapid restoration of power supply.

Redispatch 2.0: New Requirements and New Opportunities for Distribution Grid Operators

Redispatch refers to interventions in the generation output of power plants to prevent overloads in specific transmission or transformer sections.

SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)

A SCADA system is a combined hardware and software solution for centralized monitoring and control of technical processes in energy, water, transportation, and industrial systems. It enables the acquisition, processing, and visualization of real-time operational data.