TARGET-X

Project LENSE aims at disrupting low voltage electricity distribution network visibility with a flexible 5G-IoT empowered solution. In essence the proposed idea envisions to transform legacy unattended hardware equipment -such as substations or even smart buildings electrical panels-to intelligent connected endpoints, offering unprecedented level of continuous monitoring capabilities. The driving force of this innovation is 5G technology, with its low-latency and high-bandwidth features allowing to implement near real-time monitoring of remote infrastructures. The proposed 5G-enabled solution contributes to bringing a fundamental change into the way the energy grid is managed today given the evolution of communications and IoT technology during the last years. The solution could be used by network owners, providers, regulatory authorities, substation manufacturers, and smart building managers optimise network control. A TRL7 prototype has been developed and tested against a live 5G network in Greece, using a commercial home office cabinet as a reference approach.