Tools and methods for minimizing, optimizing, and balancing energy will play a key role in building an increasingly eco-friendly energy mix in Poland. An important aspect of this is advanced IT solutions for the renewable energy market, such as the SCADA system.
Supporting Energy Transformation
To adapt the Polish energy mix to the carbon dioxide emission restrictions in Europe, comprehensive actions are needed. In 2020, electricity from renewable energy sources (RES) accounted for nearly 18 percent of electricity (mainly from solar and wind power). This is still an insufficient amount of energy from RES. To effectively move in the right direction, it is not enough to modify existing technologies that rely primarily on fossil fuels. New solutions are also needed, including digital tools for the IT sector.
Energy management system SCADA for the Renewable Energy Sector
The energy sector needs IT solutions that will accelerate the industry’s development and positively impact operational efficiency. SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) are an essential part of automation systems — enabling control of efficiency at the level of individual processes.
Among the solutions available on the market, Electrum’s proprietary system stands out — EMACS (Everything Monitoring and Control System), designed primarily for the energy sector, industry, and life science solutions. The energy management system SCADAallows for the integration, processing, and presentation of data from many sources — both internal and external — into one cohesive system developed specifically for the unique needs of renewable energy and life science facilities.
EMACS – Combining the Advantages of a SCADA System and Business Analytics
For a long time, SCADA systems were sufficient tools for monitoring and managing energy assets. However, the industry now requires increasingly complex solutions. The EMACS system is a platform that combines functions typical of a classic SCADA system—for example, it allows for monitoring a photovoltaic farm or managing a wind farm.
The proprietary SCADA system – EMACS integrates data from various sources:
- Wind farms
- Solar farms
- Distribution network
- Energy storage systems
- Consumer devices
- Weather information
- Financial information
Data presentation allows for the quick detection of potential faults, diagnostics, or remote repairs. The solution created by Electrum experts expands the functions of a typical SCADA system with features for business analysis.
EMACS System – A Service for the Energy Industry
The EMACS system combines the advantages of a classic SCADA system, an Internet of Things platform, and a microgrid modeling system with Business Intelligence software. EMACS is also an innovative and technologically advanced service, enabling the processing and presentation of data from multiple sources.
This proprietary energy management system SCADA allows for monitoring and controlling processes related to the production, storage, and consumption of energy. Moreover, it is very user-friendly—accessible from a web browser, with easy access management for individual functionalities. EMACS is also a tool with guaranteed cybersecurity. It serves as a platform for asset management, Operation & Maintenance, and EPC.
