Huawei Unveils New IDS Features to Digitally Transform Future Distribution Networks at CIRED 2025
At the prestigious Congrès International des Réseaux Electriques de Distribution (CIRED 2025) held from June 16 to 19, 2025, Huawei showcased its latest developments in Intelligent Distribution Solutions (IDS) aimed at significantly enhancing the future of power distribution networks. This year's event was notable, attracting over 2,654 industry professionals from 72 countries, alongside 129 companies, facilitating a vibrant exchange of knowledge and technical insights through various workshops.
One of the primary challenges faced by global electrical distribution networks includes frequent power outages, aging infrastructure, and limited integration of renewable energy sources. The exponential rise of distributed photovoltaic (PV) systems and electric vehicle charging stations has put additional pressure on traditional power management systems. Huawei’s IDS addresses these pressing issues through an innovative architecture featuring cloud-pipe-edge-device integration, alongside high-speed power line communication (HPLC) and edge computing units (ECUs). This technological strategy enhances operational efficiency and responsiveness, allowing for reduced fault response times, improved resilience of the distribution network during natural disasters, and, ultimately, higher customer satisfaction.
To date, Huawei's IDS has been successfully implemented on a large scale within China and has been piloted by over 20 distribution utilities worldwide. In the Asia Pacific region, the IDS has dramatically reduced power outage detection times to less than two minutes and has contributed to a nearly 20% decrease in the rate of line losses.
During the event, Huawei introduced a new feature specifically designed to tackle challenges associated with unobservable, immeasurable, or uncontrollable devices and environments within power distribution rooms. The integration of AI and IoT-based detection devices creates a comprehensive environmental monitoring network that offers real-time alerts around the clock. Utilizing artificial intelligence's capabilities in data processing and quick response, the system ensures timely environmental risk notifications and allows for proactive maintenance of equipment, facilitating a transition from passive to proactive measures. This innovation empowers users to effectively manage the impacts of extreme weather conditions on energy resources, simultaneously enhancing supply reliability and prolonging equipment lifespan.
Furthermore, Huawei organized an IDS Round Table Session, backed by IET, to share practical experiences in collaborating with partners to facilitate digital and intelligent transformation of distribution networks. A longstanding advocate for international standards in power distribution, Huawei also participated in the fifth meeting of the IEEE P 2413.2 Working Group, focused on promoting standardization and global advancements within the energy industry. This meeting aimed to guide the construction of communication networks for distribution, addressing key global technical challenges such as medium voltage main carrier transparency and 400V low-voltage management.
With the announcement of these new IDS features, Huawei is poised to expand its technological innovations and practical applications in assisting customers with transparent management of low-voltage 400V devices. CIRED 2025 has proven an invaluable platform for industry leaders to converge and discuss pivotal advancements in electrical distribution, and Huawei is at the forefront of shaping the digital future of energy distribution.