Investing in smart energy management systems is key to improving the efficiency and stability of the electricity sector – it was pointed out at the Siemens Innovation Day 2025 event, organized in Pančevo by Siemens Serbia, a regular member of the Association RES Serbia, with the partner support of the Association.
The participants, among whom were key experts in the field of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and digitalization of electricity infrastructure, were presented with the latest technological solutions in the field of energy efficiency and integration of renewable energy sources.
Leadership in Energy Transition
The event was officially opened by Jovana Vukotić, Head of Communications and Government Affairs at Siemens Serbia, Srdan Srdanović, Head of Smart Infrastructure at Siemens Serbia, and Vladimir Milanović, Board Member of the Association RES Serbia and Director at Masdar Taaleri Generation, as well as Luka Adžić, Manager of the Košava wind farm MK Finstel Wind AD.
Srdan Srdanovic emphasized the importance of digitalization of power grids and investments in smart energy management systems, emphasizing their key role in improving the efficiency and stability of the power sector. As an example of the successful application of these technologies, Vladimir Milanovic cited the Čibuk 1 wind farm, where Siemens implemented control cells in the grid system, enabling the reduction of energy losses and the optimization of energy transmission. Milanović pointed out that private-public partnership is one of the key factors in the development of large renewable energy projects, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between industry and institutions in accelerating the energy transition.
In the introductory part, Srdanović and Milanović announced presentations by Siemens experts, who presented advanced technological solutions in the field of energy efficiency and RES integration.
Nevena Tomić, Technical Support Expert at Siemens Serbia presented SIVACON and ALPHA systems, as well as the challenges of using aluminum in electrical installations. Miloš Isailović, Commissioning Engineer at Siemens Serbia spoke about SIGAM EGS systems for measuring and digitizing secondary distribution systems, enabling more precise collection and analysis of metering infrastructure in complex distribution networks.
Goran Lepović, Head of Grid Software, spoke about the role of software solutions in improving the efficiency and security of power grids, commenting on the changes in the way the network works and the benefits of new software platforms.
Visit to the Košava Wind Farm
At the end of the program, the participants visited the Košava wind farm, a project with a capacity of 69 MW, which uses Siemens equipment and technology. This wind farm is a successful example of the application of Siemens solutions and cooperation in the renewable energy sector.
The event was attended by numerous members and partners of the Association RES Serbia, and through panel discussions and presentations, experiences on digitalization, energy management and integration of renewable energy sources were exchanged.
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