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Huawei Launches Collaborative Platform for IEEE P2413.2 Standards

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona in March 2025, Huawei made headlines with the introduction of a groundbreaking collaborative platform tailored for the IEEE P2413.2 Power Distribution IoT (PDIoT) Reference Architecture standards. This significant announcement occurred at the Huawei Electric Power Summit, which focused on the vital theme of "Thrive with Digital, Accelerate Electric Power Intelligence."

Highlights from the Event

The summit gathered industry leaders and experts from international organizations, who shared their latest research and successful practices aimed at propelling digital transformation within the power sector. David Sun, the CEO of Huawei’s Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit and Vice President, delivered an insightful address that detailed the numerous challenges facing power systems today. He identified pressing issues such as traditional line losses and reliability concerns while also discussing emerging global challenges related to new energy.

One of the key points raised by Sun was the importance of innovation to overcome these challenges. He emphasized that integrating advanced technologies like cloud computing, edge computing, medium-voltage communication, and High-Performance Line Communications (HPLC) could effectively resolve many issues prevalent within low-voltage distribution networks. For instance, the implementation of Huawei's HPLC technology at the power supply center for the Xi'an International Port Zone led to marked improvements. In fact, the reliability of low-voltage communication surged to 99.9%. Furthermore, more than 97% of customers were successfully contacted within three minutes during power outages, and passive trouble tickets related to low-voltage single households plunged by nearly 50%. Additionally, line loss calculations, which used to consume significant time, can now be completed in just 15 minutes.

Successful Innovations

An exemplary case highlighted during Sun's speech was a project by a company in Shaanxi that achieved complete integration of distributed photovoltaics (PV). This integration allowed the coordination of charging from charging piles, effectively doubling the available capacity. Sun outlined the core elements that contribute to successful innovations in the power sector, focusing on:
1. Architectural Innovation: Creating open, adaptable, and systematic frameworks for digital transformations.
2. Model Innovation: Employing AI capabilities to enhance operational models.
3. Ecosystem Innovation: Promoting collaboration across different industries.
4. AI Innovation: Streamlining power production through advanced forecasting in new energy sectors, load forecasting, and promoting autonomy within transformer districts.

Strategic Collaborations

Huawei's initiative also emphasizes its commitment to prioritize pivotal electric power business scenarios and enhance digital productivity through strategic collaborations within the industry ecosystem. The summit featured successful case studies shared by Bilel Jamoussi (Deputy Director of ITU TSB), Roque Bacani (Meralco’s First Vice President), and Juan Ortiz Noval (Network Operations and Maintenance Director of E-Distribución Redes Digitales). These leaders underscored their successful partnerships with Huawei in driving forward the digital transformation agenda.

Moreover, Oleg Logvinov, chair of the IEEE P2413.2 and other working groups, also delivered a presentation on the IEEE P2413.2 standards architecture and associated strategic initiatives. His collaboration with Huawei led to the unveiling of the IEEE P2413.2 PDIoT Reference Architecture Standards Collaboration Platform, marking a pivotal moment for the sector.

Future Focus

Looking forward, Huawei aims to intensify its focus on digital technology and artificial intelligence to further refine its processes of digital transformation based on experiential insights. The company remains committed to partnering with clients and stakeholders to collectively advance the digital and intelligent transformation in the power industry. For additional details on the Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) offered by Huawei, interested parties can visit their official site here.

In conclusion, Huawei's recent developments at MWC 2025 signify a vital step forward in leveraging technology to modernize and enhance the efficiency of the power distribution landscape, promising not only immediate improvements but also a sustainable future for the energy sector.