Network data platform

swa Netze GmbH operates the distribution networks in Augsburg and the region. The electricity network comprises approx. 2,500 km of cable network, around 350 km of overhead lines, about 1,061 transformer substations (incl. feed-in stations) and approx. 180,000 electricity meters; over 350,000 people in the region are supplied. This scale defines requirements for scalability, data quality, integration capability and secure, auditable operation. The low-voltage network is evolving from a passive distribution area to an actively managed system. Decentralized expansion (PV, heat pumps, electromobility, storage) increases volatility and shifts bottlenecks into the area; regulatory requirements mandate grid-friendly use of flexibilities with high system security. This leads to the central task: Control in the low-voltage network – not as a sum of isolated functions, but as a continuous capability to derive a consistent situational picture from data and to implement selective, compliant measures. The LV network data platform addresses this task as a technical basis. It consolidates operational, event, and master data from the field and system world and provides a uniform view of the network status down to the last mile. Standardized, open interfaces integrate existing systems (e.g., control, GIS/asset, market, and process systems) and enable consistent, secure data provision for operation, planning, and reporting obligations. The focus is on interoperability: a modular, scalable structure with decoupled components avoids proprietary dependencies and protects investments. Information security and data protection are integral components. Role and authorization concepts, data protection-friendly configurations, traceable logging, and documented technical and organizational measures support compliant, auditable operation. Technical interfaces are secured according to the state of the art; operating models consider high availability, restart, and defined responsibilities. In operational use, the platform leads to greater transparency of statuses and events, shortens reaction and recovery times, and reduces duplicate maintenance and manual transfers. Selective interventions replace general limitations and enable grid-friendly use of decentralized flexibilities. For planning and optimization, data is provided consistently and can be used for analyses, forecasts, and scenarios. The architecture supports gradual expansion with future use cases without media breaks. For SWA Netze, this means integrating the existing system landscape in a structured manner and ensuring data quality through defined processes. The platform provides clearly defined responsibility and data flows, supports audit and proof obligations, and creates a reliable basis for audit and reporting events. At the same time, the decoupled, standards-based architecture allows for further development as field infrastructure, equipment inventory, and market processes grow. In summary, the LV network data platform forms the technical foundation for making the low-voltage network manageable as an active system. It provides a consistent situational picture, enables compliant, effective interventions, and provides open, secure data flows for operation, planning, and regulatory requirements. Thus, the solution addresses the new core task of "Control in the low-voltage network" appropriately and economically – today and with a view to the next expansion stages.