Grid Automation

Acelerex REX Energy Management Systems (EMS) integrates cutting-edge technologies and sophisticated controls that are essential to optimizing energy asset monitoring, control, and dispatch to ensure reliability and support decision-making processes. REX EMS is a universal EMS and can be deployed on assets ranging from residential VPPs to large, utility-scale projects.

EMS for Battery Projects, Hybrid Projects, and Microgrids for Residential, C&I, and Grid Scale Utilities.

Includes Remote Human Machine Interface (HMI), Local Human Machine Interface (HMI), Control Modes, API Scheduling, Digital Twin, Predictions, Rules Logic, Passthrough Rules, Market Decision Engine, Virtual Power Plant Aggregation, Data Feed, Local & Private Network Database, Encryption, Files System, Reports, Testing & Commissioning, and Warranty Management

Solution Implementation:

1. Control Modes within the EMS allow operators to switch between different operational settings for the asset, such as export, charging & discharging (for BESS), and standby, depending on real-time grid conditions and market signals.
2. A Digital Twin of the asset and the surrounding grid infrastructure is created, enabling the company to simulate various scenarios, such as different demand patterns, market conditions, and grid disturbances, to optimize the asset’s operation without affecting the actual system.
3. Predictions are utilized to forecast future energy demand, market prices, and potential grid events. These predictions help the EMS decide when to dispatch the asset to maximize revenue and support grid stability.
4. Rules Logic is employed to ensure that all asset operations comply with regulatory requirements and safety protocols. For instance, the system may be programmed not to discharge below a certain threshold to preserve battery health.
5. Passthrough Rules are applied in scenarios where immediate action is required, such as responding to frequency drops. These rules allow certain control commands to bypass the usual decision-making processes for quicker execution.
6. The Market Decision Engine processes real-time market data, asset capacity, and grid conditions to make informed decisions about when to buy or sell energy, maximizing the financial returns from market participation.
7. A continuous Data Feed from sensors, market data providers, and the grid operator ensures that the EMS has up-to-date information for making real-time decisions.
8. The system uses File Systems to store and manage configuration files, logs, and reports related to asset operations, ensuring that data is organized, secure, and easily retrievable for analysis and auditing.
9. Reports are generated to provide insights into the asset’s performance, including metrics such as energy efficiency, market participation results, and system reliability. These reports can be customized for different stakeholders, such as operators, management, and regulators.
10. Before the asset is fully integrated into the grid, it undergoes a rigorous Test & Commissioning Mode. This mode allows the EMS to simulate various operational conditions, test the responsiveness of the BESS, and ensure that all components are functioning correctly. Once testing is complete, the asset is commissioned and ready for live operation.

By leveraging these EMS components, the energy company can effectively integrate and optimize the asset, enhancing grid reliability, maximizing revenue from market participation, and ensuring safe and compliant operations.

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