SEkraften

SEkraften is a term used to describe a standardized platform and protocol for coordinated control of distributed energy resources (DERs), including solar, storage, flexible loads, and generation, with the aim of enhancing grid reliability and enabling local energy markets. The concept emphasizes interoperability across equipment and vendors through open interfaces and common data models.

Key features include modular architecture, open application programming interfaces, and an EMS (energy management system) that supports optimization, scheduling, and real-time balancing. The platform often incorporates an energy market broker, demand-response controller, and secure communications, leveraging established standards where possible.

History: The SEkraften concept emerged in the early 2020s within Nordic and European research and industry collaborations focused on modernizing distribution networks, microgrids, and community energy projects.

Applications: municipal microgrids, commercial campuses, and residential developments seeking increased self-consumption, grid services, or resilience. Implementation often comprises rooftop solar, home storage, controllable loads (water heaters, HVAC), and a central EMS. Some deployments explore peer-to-peer energy trading and time-of-use optimization.

Challenges and reception: critics point to cybersecurity, regulatory barriers, data privacy, and the need for standardized interoperability; supporters note potential reductions in peak demand, improved renewable integration, and grid resilience.