EKZ OrtsNetz: How intelligent systems will relieve the strain on the electricity grid of the future

10.06.2025 PerspectivE
EKZ tested the potential of an intelligent, decentralised power grid in the Zurich municipality of Winkel with its OrtsNetz pilot project. The pilot project has now been completed and provides valuable insights into the power grid of the future.
Power grid Digitalisation
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Marina Gonzalez Vaya
Head of New Technology, Data & AI at EKZ
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Viviane Ammann
Media spokesperson & communications manager for OrtsNetz at EKZ
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