Control Infotech provides solutions for integrating utility-scale renewable energy generation, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, with the existing power grid. Our expertise leverages our experience in substation automation to deliver comprehensive and reliable integration services.
We design grid interconnection systems for solar plants, ensuring compliance with utility interconnection requirements and optimizing power transfer. This includes studies and design of the point of interconnection, considering factors such as voltage levels, fault current contributions, and protection coordination.
We design and build protection and control panels for solar plants, incorporating protective relays, control devices, and metering equipment. Panel design adheres to relevant industry standards (e.g., UL 508A) and project-specific requirements for equipment protection and operational control.
We program and configure protective relays for solar plant equipment, including inverters, transformers, and transmission line protection. Relay settings are developed based on protection studies to ensure accurate and reliable fault detection and clearing.
We implement real-time monitoring systems for PV plant assets, providing data acquisition, visualization, and reporting on key performance indicators such as power generation, equipment status, and environmental conditions. Data can be accessed through local HMIs and remote interfaces.
Our systems offer comprehensive SCADA functionality, including real-time data updates, local data archiving, customizable reports, and data filtering capabilities integrated within the base system architecture.
The monitoring and control interface is accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android devices, providing remote access for authorized personnel.
Our systems support communication with a wide range of plant equipment through the implementation of over 100 pre-built drivers and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850).
The system enables direct control of inverters and other critical plant devices, allowing for remote adjustment of operating parameters and control modes.
We implement redundant system architectures, such as 2x2 redundancy for critical components, to enhance system availability and maintain operation in the event of hardware failures.
Clients can choose between on-premise or cloud-based hosting solutions for the SCADA system based on their infrastructure and security requirements.
The system includes tools for analyzing historical and real-time data, enabling performance trending, fault analysis, and informed decision-making for plant optimization.
Integration with local weather data sources allows for incorporating meteorological information into system displays and potentially for forecasting and operational adjustments.
