Exploring Decentralized Energy Solutions: MVM’s Visit to Kistelek Energy Community

On February 26, a high-level delegation from MVM, Hungary’s leading integrated energy company, visited the Kistelek Energy Community to gain deeper insights into decentralized energy solutions and smart grid innovations. The visit focused on cutting-edge technologies, energy management strategies, and the role of digital identity in modern energy systems.

Technology Demonstration of a Secure Energy Infrastructure

The day started at the Kistelek Municipality, where MET3R introduced the Crypto-RTU and Crypto-Gateway devices, showcasing their role in ensuring secure, decentralized energy management.
The hands-on demonstrations covered:

• Crypto-RTU device pairing and activation using a bench model.
• Physical demonstration of the Crypto-Gateway and Secure Element for enhanced security.
• A presentation on decentralized identifiers (DIDs), based on findings from the DENA study.

Field Visit: Smart Grid Implementation in Action

The delegation visited the nearby energy community members, where they observed the latest advancements in real-world energy distribution.
Highlights included:

• Inspection of energy monitoring devices installed at the household.
• Inverter control demonstration via ModBus.
• Real-time provisioning of a device using the ZenGrid mobile application.

Afternoon Deep Dive into Energy Control Strategies

In the afternoon  the delegation gathered at the municipal office for an in-depth session on energy management strategies, led by József Bencsik.
Key topics covered:

• ZenGrid platform overview with a focus on real-time energy monitoring.
• Load flow calculations utilizing microPMU and smart meter data.
• Voltage regulation strategies for grid optimization.

Advancing Local Energy Markets: The Target-X Project

The final presentation covered MET3R’s work on the Target-X project, focusing on:

• The role of local data markets in energy communities.
• Data-sharing options and the integration of digital wallets in community portals.
• Energy quality monitoring, fault detection, and SAIDI/SAIFI metrics.
• AI-driven forecasting models for load flow and storage optimization using AWX algorithms.

Driving the Future of Decentralized Energy

MVM’s visit to Kistelek underscored the growing importance of decentralized, data-driven energy solutions in Hungary’s energy transition. The collaboration between MVM, MET3R, and the local energy community highlights the potential of secure, intelligent, and community-driven energy ecosystems.

As the Kistelek Energy Community continues to evolve, we remain committed to fostering innovation, resilience, and sustainability in the energy sector.

Stay tuned for more updates as we drive innovation in decentralized energy!