SCADA control architecture

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PowerGrid-INF-02_V3

Scada Control architecture

We use SIEMENS SICAM series controllers for power automation and site control

We provide

  • Subsystem controllers for up to 8 BESS containers

  • Power Plant Controller (PPC) to manage power control an delivery via multiple subsystem controllers.

  • Grid code gateway to process reserve markets commands from energy management and trading service providers.

  • Switches and routers with VPN security

  • Secure interfaces for control room service providers.

Grid reserve markets

The PPC system together with the Grid code gateway has all the features required for SVJ2024 certification and for operation in all reserve markets:

  • Frequency Control Ancillary Services

  • Fast Frequency Reserve

  • Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR-D up, FCR-D down and FCR-N)

  • Automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve

  • Manual Frequency Restoration Reserve

as well as energy arbitrage.

Control architecture

Power Plant controller

The PPC controller provides real time data and control via OPC UA, Modbus and IEC104 interfaces. It

  • implements TSO/control room commands in priority.

  • implements market interface commands from Grid Code gateway.

  • has a safety loop to limit charge/discharge power on BESS within TSO limits for the POC.

  • provide power distribution among BESS containers while maintaining SOC balancing.