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Comprehensive SCADA solutions for monitoring solar and wind farms

Comprehensive SCADA solutions. Solar and wind farms solutions.A SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is a supervisory and data acquisition system that enables remote control and monitoring of process equipment and processes. A SCADA system consists of three main components: a master station, slave stations and communications. The master station is a central computer that collects and processes data from slave stations, issues control commands and presents information to the operator. Slave stations are field devices such as sensors, transducers, meters, regulators, relays, etc., which perform local measurements and control. Connectivity is the data transmission channel between the master station and the slave stations, which can be implemented through various technologies such as wired networks, wireless, radio, satellite, etc.

The SCADA system is used in a wide range of industries and sectors, such as energy, water supply, transport, telecommunications, industry, etc. In particular, the SCADA system is an essential tool for managing wind and solar farms, which are key sources of renewable energy (RES).

Wind and solar farms consist of many distributed devices, such as wind turbines, photovoltaic panels, inverters, transformers, etc., which must be constantly monitored and controlled to ensure their optimal operation, efficiency and reliability. A SCADA system allows remote access to data and operating parameters of RES equipment, such as power, voltage, current, temperature, wind speed, insolation, etc., and the detection and diagnosis of failures, faults and anomalies. The SCADA system also allows optimisation of energy production and consumption, resource and cost management, forecasting and planning, as well as integration with other systems such as energy management systems, information systems, alarm systems, etc.

The management of RES devices by means of a SCADA system has a significant impact on the profitability of investments in wind and solar farms. By monitoring RES equipment, it is possible to increase the lifespan of the equipment, improve the quality and reliability of the energy supply, reduce operating and maintenance costs, and increase the safety of personnel and the environment. In addition, the SCADA system enables adaptation to changing market and regulatory conditions, such as energy prices, tariffs, taxes, subsidies, emission standards, etc., and the exploitation of opportunities to generate additional revenues, such as system services, energy trading, green certificates, etc.

The combination of the advantages of a traditional SCADA system with a business analysis component can be found in EMACS. This is because the EMACS system combines the advantages of a classic SCADA system with business analysis functionalities such as production and energy consumption optimisation, forecasting and planning, integration with other systems, etc. The EMACS system is the first and only such a multifunctional platform on the Polish market, designed mainly for the energy industry, industry and life science solutions. The EMACS system is an in-house solution from Electrum Solutions, which specialises in creating innovative and technologically advanced services for the RES sector. 

In summary, the SCADA system is a comprehensive solution for monitoring solar and wind farms, which are important sources of renewable energy. The SCADA system provides efficient and flexible management of RES equipment, which translates into increased profitability of investments in wind and solar farms.

The Sun above Vistula river: Photovoltaic Development in Poland

Photovoltaics in Poland is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sectors, and one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to reduce their electricity costs.

The development of photovoltaics in Poland, from the perspective of companies and industry, is an investment with many benefits, both economic and environmental. Here are some of them:  

  • Reduction of electricity bills by up to 90%. On average, electricity costs account for about 20% of a company’s overall expenditure, and in some industries even more. Photovoltaics allow you to produce your own energy, which is cheaper and more stable than that from the grid.  
  • Increased energy independence and security of supply. Photovoltaics ensure that your business continues to operate even in the event of a grid failure or energy unavailability. In addition, thanks to energy storage, surplus energy can be stored for own use. 
  • Improved corporate image and environmental awareness. Photovoltaics is one of the cleanest and most environmentally friendly ways of generating energy. By using photovoltaics, a company demonstrates its commitment to climate protection and the reduction of CO2 emissions. 

The development of photovoltaics for companies in Poland operates on similar principles to photovoltaics for single-family houses, with some differences. Depending on the power and type of installation, a company can benefit from one of the following solutions:  

  • RES micro-installations of less than 150 kWp – for smaller companies. In this case, the company can benefit from net-metering or net-billing, i.e. the billing of surplus photovoltaic energy to the grid.  
  • Small RES installations from 150 kWp to 1 MWp – for hotels, spas, etc. In this case, the company can sell photovoltaic energy to the grid on the basis of a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), i.e. a long-term agreement to purchase energy at a fixed price.  
  • RES installations above 1 MWp – for production facilities. In this case, the company can sell photovoltaic energy through the RES auction, a support system for renewable energy producers  

Photovoltaics for companies is an investment that pays for itself after seven years on average, and sometimes even faster, which is why we are also seeing intensive development in Poland. The development of photovoltaics in Poland will intensify in the coming years. According to the report ‚Photovoltaic market in Poland 2022’, depending on the scenario, the market may grow by as much as 343% relative to 2021, to 34.1 GWp of cumulative capacity in 2027. This growth will be driven by rising electricity prices, the development of the prosumer market, government and EU support, as well as the growing environmental awareness of society and entrepreneurs. Photovoltaics in Poland is therefore becoming not only a beneficial but also a necessary solution for business.  

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