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Real-Time Data Monitoring and Control System for Distributed Energy Sites
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  2. Real-Time Data Monitoring and Control System for Distributed Energy Sites

Real-Time Data Monitoring and Control System for Distributed Energy Sites

https://soltech.net
Utilities
Energy & natural resources

Challenges in Centralized Monitoring and Control of Distributed Energy Resources

The client manages numerous energy generation sites that require real-time diagnostics, status updates, and control capabilities. They face difficulty in aggregating data centrally, performing real-time analysis, sending timely alerts, and scaling their platform to support rapid business growth, leading to slower response times and higher outage durations.

About the Client

A mid-sized utility company managing multiple distributed energy generation assets across diverse locations, requiring centralized monitoring and control to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Goals for Developing a Scalable Real-Time Data Management Platform

  • Implement a centralized system to store and process real-time data from multiple energy generation sites.
  • Enable real-time system diagnostics, status monitoring, and alerting to proactively address issues.
  • Develop a web-based interface for monitoring and control of all sites, supporting remote operations and Load Management activities.
  • Scale the platform to accommodate rapid growth and increased data volume efficiently.
  • Improve response times to operational issues, aiming for at least a 30% reduction, and decrease outage duration by at least 10%.

Core Functional Capabilities for Real-Time Energy Site Monitoring

  • A web interface for live monitoring and remote control of all energy sites.
  • Real-time data ingestion and processing from site sensors using event-driven architecture.
  • Automated alerting system for abnormal site conditions and operational issues.
  • Control functionalities to perform Load Management, reducing generator load to optimize costs.
  • Data storage solution for historical analysis, supporting ongoing efficiency improvements.

Preferred Technologies and Architecture Approach

Cloud-based infrastructure utilizing AWS services such as Lambda functions, Kinesis for data streaming, and a cloud database like MySQL hosted on AWS.

External System Integrations for Data and Control

  • Sensor and site data communication protocols for real-time data feed.
  • Control interfaces for generator operations.
  • Notification and alert systems for issue escalation.

Key Non-Functional System Requirements

  • System scalability to handle increasing data flow from additional sites as the business grows.
  • High availability and reliability to minimize downtime.
  • Secure data transmission and access controls to protect sensitive operational data.
  • Performance metrics ensuring data processing and alerting latency remain under a few seconds.

Anticipated Business Benefits and Impact

The new platform is expected to enable comprehensive real-time monitoring and control of distributed energy assets, reducing response times by at least 30%, decreasing outage durations by over 10%, and supporting scalable growth. This will lead to improved operational efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced service reliability.

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