Danfoss has introduced the autonomous Titan substation, with digital twin technology enabling reliable cloud commissioning and continuous performance optimisation.
The smart substation complements Danfoss’ extensive district energy product portfolio enabling end-to-end optimisation.
Balancing network dynamics to deliver ultimate efficiency – from production to distribution and consumption – requires continuous optimisation. Digitalisation is the fundamental lever for new generations of district energy, and substations are key solutions in unlocking the grid’s full potential for ultimate cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, and resilience.
However, studies show that up to 70% of all substations are not commissioned correctly. Rather than being set based on application needs, controllers are often left in default state and therefore not performing well, resulting in a negative effect on network performance.
Optimised commissioning and performance
Danfoss Titan combines substations with digital twin technology to provide a data-driven dimension to the district energy network, ensuring correct commissioning, enhanced performance, and the lowest possible return temperature.
It enables reliable and fast cloud commissioning – using mathematical models and a digital twin for performance simulation.
Plus, the digital twin ensures continuous performance optimisation by adapting over time to, e.g., changing daily or seasonal conditions and heat-source utilisation.
Adrian Vrinceanu, Product Portfolio Manager, Heavy Duty Stations, said:
We pride ourselves on our proven portfolio for end-to-end optimisation of the district energy network. And now, with Danfoss Titan, we can offer our customers even more transparency and tools for substation and network optimisation. This makes TitanÔ the perfect next step in our continuous efforts to bridge the gap between hardware and software—enabling digitalisation and decarbonisation of the grid.
