LightDiPS for Power Grids

Centrally Manage Expansion and Maintenance

Expanding the Power Grid Requires Reliable Coordination

Electric mobility, decentralized power generation, and new consumers are placing increasing demands on distribution grids. At the same time, numerous expansion projects, construction activities, and stakeholders must be coordinated. LightDiPS brings together the grid, orders, resources, and project progress on a single centralized platform.

The solution was developed by netzkontor nord based on practical experience in the planning and implementation of power grids, charging infrastructure, and the integration of renewable generation facilities. This practical knowledge is directly incorporated into the processes and functions of LightDiPS.

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What LightDiPS Does in the Power Grid

Grid and Facilities Centralized on a Single Map

Network elements are displayed on an interactive map with georeferenced locations and can be filtered by type, status, and condition. Facility locations, line sections, and expansion areas can be clearly mapped based on official BKG maps. This allows you to centrally monitor the network structure and current project status.

Plan Assignments and Allocate Teams Effectively

Scheduling helps allocate tasks based on qualifications, availability, and route. This process takes employees’ required skills into account and supplements the scheduling with route optimization. This allows for more targeted coordination of resources, especially when multiple teams are working in parallel.

Track Work Hours in a Structured Way

Work hours can be recorded either through a digital time-tracking system or manually, and can be assigned to projects, activities, and, optionally, individual network elements. A defined approval workflow guides the entries from capture through approval. Reports can also be filtered by location to specific areas.

Keep a Clear Eye on Construction Progress

Project controlling compares planned and actual figures and tracks status targets, milestones, and burndown and forecast analyses. Based on existing actual data and resource planning, the forecast helps assess the project’s future progress. This makes deviations visible early on and allows for targeted corrective actions.

Digitally Record Measurements and Construction Invoices

Bill of quantities can be imported via GAEB, and completed quantities can be recorded directly in the respective order. For further billing, exports are available in GAEB X31 or Excel formats. For more information, please visit our page on construction billing.

Can also be used for maintenance

In addition to expansion, LightDiPS also supports processes during ongoing operations and maintenance. The preconfigured application package maps plant locations and line sections. Recurring inspections, maintenance tasks, and malfunctions can be recorded as tickets, linked to network elements, and, if necessary, created in batches for entire areas.

Specific use cases are also available for projects related to solar parks and wind energy. For more information, visit the Solar Park and Wind Energy pages.

Network Overview

Network Analysis

The Benefits of Expanding the Power Grid

  • Networks and facilities georeferenced on a central map
  • Scheduling based on qualifications, availability, and route
  • Digital time tracking with a defined approval workflow
  • Target/Actual controlling and forecasting for project progress
  • Digital quantity surveying and construction billing via GAEB
  • Preconfigured application package for maintenance and day-to-day operations
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Frequently Asked Questions About LightDiPS for Power Grids

Is LightDiPS suitable for distribution network expansion?

Yes. LightDiPS supports the centralized management of parallel construction projects and integrates georeferenced network data, orders, responsibilities, and project management into a single platform.

Can I use this to schedule my teams?

Yes. When scheduling, qualifications, availability, and route can be taken into account. This allows jobs to be assigned specifically to employees with the necessary skills.

Does LightDiPS support time tracking on the construction site?

Yes. Work hours can be tracked digitally or manually, assigned to a project or task, and then reviewed and approved through a defined approval workflow.

Is LightDiPS also suitable for maintenance?

Yes. A preconfigured application package supports the management of facility locations and line sections. Maintenance, inspections, and outages can be recorded as tickets and assigned to the respective network elements.

How can I keep track of the construction progress?

The integrated project controlling system compares target and actual figures and visualizes status goals, milestones, and the progress of the project. Forecast functions also help identify potential deviations early on and assess future developments.

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