Future-Ready Control Systems

Our Smart-Grid Control System (SGCS) optimizes control of grid assets as they are deployed, replaced or upgraded due to electrification and energy transition.

Field Proven Functionalities

The SGCS performs energy management and power management of grid assets in both grid-connected and off-grid systems.

Safeguards equipment operation

Built-in constraints for safe operation of system assets such as aging diesel generators.

Adaptive to changes

AI-based control parameter updates for optimal operation during system, load or resource changes.

Hybrid Architecture for Reliability

Both supervisory and local controllers have built-in intelligence to operate during communication issues.

Application areas

The SGCS is a versatile control system capable of addressing a wide range of power and energy management objectives. Applications of the SGCS range from micro-grid controls for remote communities and mine sites to demand side management and behind-the-meter generation for grid-connected DERs.

Remotes and Mine Sites

Fuel switch from diesel power to renewable energy without compromising on reliability.

Hybrid Renewables

Optimized dispatch of renewable energy to the grid to maximize revenue generation.

Industrial Facilities

Minimize facility energy costs without compromising on core business operations.

Behind-the-meter Renewables

Transition to net-zero operations while saving on energy costs and enabling EV adoption.

System Overview

Software

The SGCS software is based on a proprietary algorithm that employs a hierarchy of technical and non-technical objectives. Core subroutines in the SGCS software are validated through software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing to ensure reliable and bankable performance for renewable energy-based power systems.

  • Supervisory energy management
  • Energy storage SoC management
  • Synchronous generator dispatch

  • Black start coordination

  • Grid-forming transitions
  • Collector line loss recovery function

  • Load and resource forecast integration

  • Fast reaction to major microgrid events

Hardware

We provide integrated hardware solutions that work seamlessly with one another in order to meet a variety of project budgets and scopes. We source controller hardware from our list of utility-approved tier one manufacturers. We tailor the project specific SGCS in three scope configurations.

Option 1: Base Configuration

The base system includes programmable logic controller with pre-programmed or remotely deployed SGCS software.

  • Industrial PLC with SGCS software

Option 2: Panel Configuration

The panel configuration includes the base system included within a CSA compliant control cabinet that houses power supply options, communication ports and a display panel for the status of the control system.

  • Base configuration
  • CSA compliant control cabinet

Option 3: Comprehensive Configuration

The comprehensive system includes the panel configuration as well as necessary local controllers, measurement equipment, SCADA and a digital twin for operator training and troubleshooting.

  • Panel configuration

  • Remote Terminal Units

  • SCADA server

  • Communication devices
  • OpSim+ (digital twin)
Engineering

We provide the necessary and recommended engineering services to reduce technical uncertainties during integration, testing and commissioning of the SGCS for projects.

  • Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) simulations
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulations
  • Tags mapping
  • Commissioning protocol development
  • Validation studies

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