MONITORING & METERING
MONITORING &
COPA-DATA has engineered its software platform zenon – which enables operators to monitor energy generation across a grid – for use in battery energy storage systems (BESS) applications
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f not monitored and controlled, battery energy storage systems (BESS) cannot
effectively interact with the wider grid, making it challenging to integrate renewables and meet Net Zero targets. To meet such demands, COPA-DATA has engineered its software platform zenon for use in BESS applications. Developed by COPA-DATA, zenon is a software platform that provides a comprehensive solution for efficient control, visualisation and analysis of industrial operations. When used in an energy setting, it enables operators to monitor energy generation across a grid by exchanging data with multiple assets – whether that’s classical power plants, renewable generation plants, substations or BESS.
MEETING REQUIREMENTS Renewable energy sources are becoming more important than ever before as organisations strive toward Net Zero goals. BESS can help to mitigate the intermittency and variability of
“When used in an energy setting, zenon enables operators to monitor energy generation across a grid by exchanging data with multiple assets –whether that’s classical power plants, renewable generation plants, substations or BESS”
their direct interconnection with larger scale grid segments. A professional monitoring and control solution is essential to detect abnormalities and take appropriate measures to protect all involved assets, reduce maintenance costs and make the most efficient use of the available storage capacity. zenon has been engineered to meet this need, the company explains. “With zenon, energy managers can easily
monitor and track energy production across the entire grid, ensuring that BESS systems are properly integrated for peak efficiency and
features for seamless integration with BESS. The software platform is designed to comply with the most stringent security standards, including protocol for authentication and encryption, ensuring that BESS data is protected from online threats and unauthorised access. Furthermore, the company explains, zenon’s standards and tools for swift project realisation make it easy for companies to deploy BESS quickly and efficiently. The software platform supports a wide range of
industry standards, including MODBUS, CAN, IEC 61850, IEC 60870, DNP3 or OPC-UA. This makes it easy for grid operators to integrate BESS into existing energy systems and grid infrastructures. “Industries that can benefit from BESS typically
fall into five key categories: energy trading; generation; transmission and distribution; consumers; and sales and marketing,” explained Hufnagl. “In order to optimise renewable energy systems, zenon’s monitoring and control capabilities can be highly advantageous.”
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CONTROL SOLUTION MEETS BESS DEMANDS
renewable energy sources on the grid. This means that excess energy can be stored when there is a surplus of power, and used when renewable sources are not producing enough. However, integrating BESS is linked to significant
challenges in terms of grid interaction, economic energy use, asset protection and cyber security. Due to the nature of large-scale BESS, controlling these systems in a proper way is quite sensitive, due to
sustainability,” said Stefan Hufnagl, energy industry specialist at COPA-DATA. “The software platform provides a user-friendly interface and intuitive dashboards, allowing operators to quickly access critical information. zenon also includes advanced analytics tools that help users identify trends and increase their BESS performance.” zenon’s monitoring and control features are enhanced by its security and dependability
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