Energy management tool to automate renewable power plant control

Spanish software company GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), owned by Norway’s DNV, has launched an advanced energy management system (EMS), equipping site operators with tools for automated power plant control.

According to DNV in a release, the tool is designed specifically for renewable power plants, representing a leap forward in these facilities’ operational efficiency, in sync with efforts to increase renewable energy capacity.

The new EMS leverages multiple schedules provided by operators to enhance operational flexibility and automation.

According to DNV, the system’s ability to automatically generate active power dispatch schedules based on weather forecasts ensures optimal power output throughout the entire optimisation period.

This feature, they add, boosts efficiency and unlocks new market opportunities, allowing users to participate in different energy markets with an optimised dispatch schedule.

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Besides day-ahead dispatch schedules integrating changes in weather and price forecasts, the EMS adapts in real-time to other updates from various factors affecting plant behaviour.

Including high-priority dispatches from TSOs and unexpected events such as equipment maintenance or malfunctions, the tool automatically adjusts and adapts its operations to the various situations a renewable power plant encounters over time.

According to DNV, the EMS can be deployed alongside existing GPM solutions, such as GPM SCADA, GPM Power Plant Controller (PPC), and GPM Hybrid Power Plant Controller (HPPC).

Commenting in a release was Juan-Carlos Arévalo, CEO of GPM: “We remain committed to renewable energy innovation, offering robust solutions that empower operators to achieve greater efficiency and market competitiveness. This is just the beginning of our journey to maximise the potential of renewable power plants and drive progress in the sector.”

According to DNV’s 2023 Energy Transition Outlook, renewable energy’s share of the global energy mix is projected to soar from the current 20% to 52% by 2050.

This year alone, renewable energy capacity saw a remarkable boost, with an additional 507GW added—a 50% increase from the previous year.