Case Study – Renewable Integration project

A worldwide client with operations in Romania has a network of several hundred locations focusing on renewable energies: wind farms, PV solar parks, and cogeneration. These locations required multi-path communication.

Challenges:

• Managing multi-vendor equipment running different SCADA protocols
• Maintaining compliance with changing regulation framework
• Geographical distribution of assets (PV solar parks, wind farms, cogeneration)

Objectives:

• Data extraction, aggregation, processing, and storage
• SCADA gateway to the OT command centre and customer’s IT systems.
• Integrated app management, network connectivity, and GPS localization.

Business Solution:

• Eximprod ES200 virtual RTU
• Industrial and IoT protocols
• Cisco Fog Director

Business Benefits:

• One single SCADA for more than 1.000 MW from 40 wind farm and PV plants
• Integration of operation, maintenance, asset management, wind farm security monitoring systems, and forecasting systems
• Advanced cybersecurity deployed in OT

Eximprod Solution:

The proposed solution is  Eximprod’s ES200 – a Virtual Remote Terminal Unit that runs on the Cisco IR809 IOx platform. ES200 deploys and adds new features much more rapidly and without hardware replacement. Security features and custom business logic can now be implemented based on customer requirements.

ES200 enabled the customer to improve grid security, reliability, and efficiency by integrating information and operational technologies (IT& OT).

ES200 can run and deploy at the Network Edge, while securely isolating SCADA microservices from any other process.

Also, together with the Cisco IOx, it offers advanced functions such as integrated app management, network connectivity, and GPS localization.

For more details, please check the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf08nEgUm3I

Challenges:

• Increase IT & OT efficiency and security
• Improve grid reliability and control
• Reduce the number of service interruptions

Objectives:

• Virtual SCADA System
• Distribution Automation with Network-Embedded Microservices
• IoT Security

Business Solution:

• Eximprod ES200 virtual RTU
• Cisco IOx IR809 Industrial Integrated Services Router
• Cisco Fog Director

Business Benefits:

• Connected existing and new smart grid automated control for Utility distribution systems operators
• Ensured ease of management for SCADA using the Cisco Fog Director
• Advanced cybersecurity deployed in OT

Eximprod Solution:

Eximprod deployed a solution consisting in using Digital Smart Grid applications including:

• Virtualized SCADA System: ES200, virtual Remote Terminal Unit, for Energy Distribution Automation running on Cisco IOx IR809 router
• Distribution Automation with Network-Embedded Microservices: securely connecting existing and new Smart Grid automated control of secondary substations
• IoT Security- SCADA platform runs as a microservice directly on the Cisco IoT Secure Gateway

This solution allowed the DSO

• modernize and add software and services for remote automation and increased distribution control
• real-time visibility of the business – enables a quick response
• a secure, stable and very predictable network
• reduced and controllable cost base

References for Products and equipment

Product range	Key customers
High Voltage and Medium Voltage clamps
Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Distribution Boxes and Cabinets
Composite post insulators
Dead-end insulators
Railway insulators
Medium Voltage surge arresters; Outdoor medium voltage disconnectors
Outdoor medium voltage disconnectors
Medium voltage fuses
110-400 kV long rod insulators
110 kV station post insulators
123 kV disconnectors

References - Energy Automation and Smart Grid

Project	Clients
Automation of Distribution : 6 SCADA Dispatches 750 Medium Voltage Switches and reclosers remote-controlled Integrated SCADA DMS System : 5 SCADA DMS dispatches SCADA implementation in 45 MV/HV substations SCADA implementation in 150 LV/MV substations automated
Automation of Distribution Dispatch in Bacau (incl 40 remote-controlled equipment) 40 remote-controlled equipment E.ON SCADA training Centre in Suceava SCADA EMS/DMS pilot project 6 Dispatches Disaster Recovery, 25 substations Integration of existing SCADA systems SDH telecommunication infrastructure Supply and integration of 400+ remote-controlled Eximprod MV overhead switches SCADA Implementarion in 21 HV/MV Substations (ongoing)
Automation of 15 secondary distribution substations 70 remote controlled overhead switches
Automation of Distribution Dispatch (Bucharest Area) Aprox 70 equipment integrated
Cogeneration Plant Dispatch which integrates the data from 20 kV/6 kV Substation Automation Local Energy Distribution Operator Integration GE Jenbacher Generator Local DCS System Water Treatment System Security/ Outdoor Lighting System
Software and equipment for overhead switch automation
Engeering Services for Lygurio Substation, Greece (ongoing)   SCADA Equipment
SCADA and Telecomunications System for Independenta 400 kV Substation (ongoing)
SCADA System for Corni 70 MW Wind Park

References for Renewables

References for Dispatch

Type of Service	Client
Dispatch Services for Corni 70 MW Wind Farm
Dispatch Services for 50 MW Baleni 50 MW Wind Farm   Dispatch Services for 48,3 MW Gemenele Wind Farm
Dispatch Services for 16 MW ALLIANSO PARK MANAGEMENT Photovoltaic Power Station
Dispatch Services for 9,43 MW Costestii din Vale Photovoltaic Power Station   Local Operation, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance for 9,43 MW Costestii din Vale Photovoltaic Power Station   Dispatch Services for 1 and 2, 2 x 2.55MW Dumbrava   Local Operation, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance for 1 and 2, 2 x 2.55MW Dumbrava Photovoltaic Power Station
Dispatch Services for 3, 9.5MW Aricestii Rahtivani Photovoltaic Power Station	Varokub Energy Development
Dispatch Services for Stalpu 1 and 2, 2 x 2.5 MW Photovoltaic Power Station   Local Operation, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance for Stalpu 1 and 2, 2 x 2.5 MW Photovoltaic Power Station   Power connection testing and certification of the technical compliance according to ANRE Order 74/2013	Solar Development Project
Dispatch Services for 2 MW Slobozia Conachi Wind Farm   Local Operation for 2 MW Slobozia Conachi Wind Farm	Three Wings

References for Turnkey Projects