> Monitoring & Control
> Challenges
Maintaining continuous oversight and enabling rapid response to production issues in PV parks and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) systems, despite fluctuations caused by weather conditions, equipment failures, or grid disturbances.
> Solutions
EDAMS Control Centre delivers robust Real-Time Monitoring by:
– Offering a unified operations screen and dashboards that ensures continuous, real-time oversight of PV park and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) performance.
– Allowing for immediate intervention when anomalies or critical issues are detected, minimizing downtime and operational risks.
> Dynamic Production Control Algorithms
> Challenges
Responding swiftly and accurately to curtailment instructions from grid operators (Distribution System Operators (DSO)/Transmission System Operator (TSO)) is complex, demanding real-time control and precise reductions in PV park output to maintain grid stability.
> Solutions
– Flags Distribution System Operators (DSO) curtailment controls, applies Transmission System Operator (TSO) instructions, and automatically triggers all necessary actions, ensuring the energy supplier (Market Participant) remains fully compliant with grid regulations and market requirements.
– Removes the need for manual calculations, reducing errors and improving compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
> Interface with RTUs (Remote Terminal Units)
> Challenges
Ensuring that RTU setup and operation comply with market specifications and requirements, while maintaining continuous communication with the PV park and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This enables real-time monitoring and execution of commands for both PV parks and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
> Solutions
EDAMS SCADA Engineers:
– Ensures full compliance with market RTU specifications by automating schedule setup and continuous updates. It enables seamless two-way communication with RTUs at PV parks and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) units, allowing real-time data exchange, system monitoring, and remote command execution. This results in precise coordination, fast response to grid signals, and optimized performance across all energy assets.
> Interface with MMS (Market Management System)
> Challenges
Ensuring that RTU setup and operation comply with market specifications and requirements, while maintaining continuous communication with the PV park and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This enables real-time monitoring and execution of commands for both PV parks and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
> Solutions
EDAMS Control Center ensures seamless integration, by:
– Implementing standardized communication protocols and built-in safety checks that detect, flag, and respond to miscommunications, maintaining operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
> Market Participation Complexity
> Challenges
PV parks face significant difficulties in participating in electricity markets, particularly in aligning their generation with dynamic market schedules, such as Market Schedules (MS) and Park Production Programs (PPPs) generated by EDAMS EMOS.
> Solutions
EDAMS Control Centre seamless integration to Energy Market Operations System (EMOS) is:
– Tailored for market participants, follows daily Park Production Programs (PPPs) as cost-optimized schedules, ensuring efficient and market-aligned energy dispatch.
> Dynamic, Automated Re-Scheduling
> Challenges
Real-time market operations and events require automated regeneration of PPP and MS.
> Solutions
EDAMS Control Centre:
– Monitors events (Distribution System Operators (DSO) controls and Transmission System Operator (TSO) instructions, user controls, breakdowns, etc.) and automatically regenerates Park Production Programs (PPP) and Market Schedules (MS) in real-time.
Control & Optimisation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Operation
> Challenges
Effective operation and optimization of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) depend on automation and precise control to maximize performance.
> Solutions
EDAMS Control Centre:
– Supports automated regeneration of the Battery Storage Schedule (BSS) to optimize storage and dispatch operations.
> Benefits
- Operational Efficiency
- Significantly reduces manual workload and error potential for operators.
- Ensures park production is always aligned with optimal, real-time requirements.
- Market Competitiveness and Profitability
- For market participants, EDAMS Control Centre ensures that production follows the most cost-effective schedules, maximizing returns in dynamic electricity markets.
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Reduction
- Automated curtailment and real-time re-scheduling minimize the risk of regulatory non-compliance.
- Scalability and Future-Readiness
- Modular design allows easy upgrades, such as Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration, without major re-engineering.
- Enhanced Visibility and Decision Support
- Unified monitoring and reporting provide clear, actionable insights for park operators and energy traders.