Czech companies grain ground in European energy business

25.01.2010
Unicorn Systems, along with ELEKTROSYSTEM, have won the tender of the TSO Security Cooperation (TSC), security initiative of 11 European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) providing safe electricity supply for 170 million European citizens. Thus, Czech software houses will jointly deliver the software platform for common security analyses of the electricity transmission system.

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TSC Initiative

The TSC (www.tso-security-cooperation.eu/) initiative is an association of European transmission system operators (TSOs) from The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria. The objective of TSC is to develop methods and tools to better manage the growing operational needs with special regard to the integration of wind energy, increasing cross-border trading and increasing electricity transport. All this aims to improve the security and stability within the European electricity system. At present, the initiative has 11 members and is expected to grow. For example, the Hungarian MAVIR has already acquired the observer status.

In late July 2009, the TSC launched the Real-time Awareness & Alarming System (RAAS), allowing quick reactions of power grid managers in case of alarming situations in neighbouring systems. In August, a tender has been announced to find a provider for the IT platform for data sharing and operational security assessments (Common Tool for Data Exchange and Security Assessment - CTDS System). The tool will provide every participating TSO with data and assessment results and enable them to perform advanced studies for the identification of remedial actions.Thanks to amongst other things their expertise and years of experience, Unicorn Systems and ELEKTROSYSTEM have been awarded as the best candidates to develop this tool from among strong international competition.

Vladimír Kovář, Chairman of the Board, Unicorn Holding, comments: “For us, winning this tender was critical for our long-term strategy and we really appreciate it. In European energy business, this is one of the most important projects for the next ten years. It fully attests to the ability of Unicorn Systems to compete beyond the borders of the CzechRepublic and become a truly global player.”

Jan Smrž, Chairman of the Board, ELEKTROSYSTEM a.s., adds: “Our success in this tender is the pinnacle of our work in development and implementation of power grid control systems for twenty years of our existence. We really appreciate it and are glad, that ELEKTROSYSTEM may contribute to improving the coordination of operations of European TSOs, the importance of which continues to grow. I believe that along with Unicorn we can handle the task.”

The CTDS system will be used to gather information on the states of transmission systems and to use the information to provide security analyses on the transnational level. The CTDS will make a difference; especially in times with steadily growing impact of volatile and less predictable energy sources such as wind power. It will start to gather and evaluate virtually real-time operation data, highlighting potential threats to better identify coordinated remedial measures to efficiently prevent from emergency situations.

About ELEKTROSYSTEM​

ELEKTROSYSTEM is a major vendor of management and information systems for power engineering dispatcher management in Central Europe. Its main activities include development, production, installation, and servicing of control systems. The control systems are developed and installed in close cooperation with their future users to meet their requirements for full-fledged control of electricity transmission and distribution to the maximum possible extent.

The company has been founded in 1990 and has successfully implemented more than 20 applications of power grid control systems for all voltage levels. ELEKTROSYSTEM consists of two component units, with registered office in Brno, Czech Republic and Žilina, SlovakRepublic. For detailed information about the company, visit www.elektrosystem.eu.

About Unicorn Systems

Unicorn Systems is a renowned European company providing the largest information systems and solutions in the area of information and communication technologies. We have focused on providing high added value and competitive edge to our clients for many years. We have been operating on the market since 1990 and since then we have created a series of high-end large-scale solutions that are extended and used among the most important companies in a variety of sectors. We have the best references from banking, insurance, telecommunications, energy, industry, commerce and public sectors. Our customers are not only the largest companies but also market leaders. We have a detailed knowledge of the entire spectrum of all business sectors. We understand the principles of their operation as well as comprehend the specific needs of our customers.

Our extensive team of systematically educated experts perfectly masters all current product lines, components, technology, and therefore we have essentially no technological restrictions. Even though we enforce a lot of revolutionary ideas in our work, the overall delivery of proven solutions are subject to fundamental criteria - quality, scope, term and budget.

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TSC Initiative

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