Specialist consultancy in real-time control

We define the control architecture required for your project before moving on to detailed engineering, to ensure that the system is properly planned from the outset and meets the plant’s technical requirements.

• Definition of the control architecture (PPC, EMS and MGC)
• Technical and functional sizing of the control system
• Design of the communications architecture and measurement points
• Definition of the signal matrix and control hierarchy
• Control-oriented BESS sizing (SoC, ramp rates, response)
• Analysis of control capacity at the point of interconnection (POI)

We translate the control architecture into a clear, verifiable and implementable technical specification, supporting project development and commissioning in line with functional and integration criteria.

• Technical specifications for PPC, EMS and MGC
• Definition of operating modes and functional scope
• Design of communication protocols and signal lists
• Support for control, communications and SCADA pre-engineering (PEM)
• Technical review of supplier´s tenders
• Definition of interfaces with SCADA and grid operators (TSO/DSO)

We design the industrial network and communications map to ensure that real-time control operates reliably, stably and with appropriate response times.

• Design of industrial communications architecture (OT)
• Network segmentation, redundancy and cybersecurity
• Definition of protocols, gateways and time synchronisation
• Development of signal matrix and communications map
• Definition of latencies and response times
• Communications and system performance audit

We define and implement the necessary protocols to verify that the PPC, EMS, MGC and assets respond correctly prior to their commissioning.

• Definition and execution of FAT and SAT protocols
• Validation of active and reactive power setpoints (P/Q)
• Ramp tests and response time tests
• Fault simulation and redundancy validation
• Validation of regulatory compliance
• Integration testing with inverters, BESS and other assets

We analyse the plant’s actual performance to optimise control, reduce losses and improve availability, identifying deviations and opportunities for improvement.

• Optimisation of control system performance
• Analysis of losses, discharges and production constraints
• Diagnosis of events, alarms and deviations
• Analysis of operational data at the POI (P, Q, V, frequency)
• Reparameterisation of PPC, EMS and MGC
• Technical support for operation and maintenance (O&M)

We provide specialist support for the network layer, communications and the OT environment to keep the system operational, secure and up to date throughout its service life.

• Preventative maintenance of PPC, EMS and MGC
• Monitoring of PLCs, IPCs, communications and switches
• Management of backups, logs, licences and firmware
• Resolution of control and communications incidents
• Obsolescence management and technology upgrade plans
• Cybersecurity audits in OT environments

We verify that assets respond as expected to setpoints, faults and different operating modes, validating their functional behaviour in the field.

• Functional validation of inverters (P/Q, cos φ, ramps)
• Validation of BESS systems (charging, discharging and SoC)
• Testing of diesel or gas generators in hybrid systems
• Verification of coordination between PPC, EMS and BMS
• Validation of metering systems at the POI
• Fault and communication-loss testing

We simulate the behaviour of the control system before it is implemented at the plant to reduce risks, anticipate incidents and validate the logic in a safe environment.

• Simulation of the control system’s behaviour
• Modelling of PV systems, BESS, microgrids and loads
• Simulation of critical events and grid loss
• Stability validation prior to commissioning
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) environments
• Risk reduction during commissioning

We support the adaptation of existing plants that incorporate new technologies, change their power production profile (PPC) or evolve towards more complex hybrid schemes.

• Integration of BESS into existing plants
• Upgrade or replacement of PPC
• Design of EMS strategies for hybrid plants
• Adaptation of the control system at the point of interconnection (POI)
• Impact analysis on SCADA and communications
• Migration planning without disrupting production