Why Wonderware for 9REN's solar plants?

9REN wanted a solution that would provide an effective platform for collaboration, would have tools that enable standardization, reduce engineering time and cost savings.

They chose Wonderware System Platform, InTouch HMI and Historian as the main components of their EOSystem because it provides flexibility and scalability, while still being easy to use, maintain and upgrade.

What is the EOSystem?

EOSystem is a solution created by 9REN to operate and maintain the hundreds of solar plants in Spain and Italy. "The EOSystem allows 9REN to control all photovoltaic installations from a single application in the control room from practically anywhere", says Antonio Palacios Higueras, Services Technical Manager for 9REN.

With the EOSystem, 9REN is able to analyze the operation of all the photovoltaic installations quickly and easily. This allows the operators to detect incidents effectively and resolve them as soon as it occurs. From the control room, 9REN is able to constantly monitor the status of all the photovoltaic installations. If they determine that stoppage is due to a breakdown, they just call the field staff, so repairs can be done immediately. 

"The EOSystem uses exclusive objects, designed by 9REN in order to create an original product. Moreover, we have standardized the objects, so we can re-use them speeding up the design process. Following this strategy, we have achieved a significant cost reduction in time per designer and project."

 

Cesar Maillo, Project Manager 

The Advantages of the EOSystem

1. The EOSystem allows 9REN to control all photovoltaic installations from a single application in the control room, and from practically anywhere via the internet.
2. It offers a simple interface that allows access to any installation quickly and directly.
3. It allows 9REN to see all variables and alarms in real time from the different components of the plant.
4. The architecture of the system guarantees full growth capacity, without any kind of limitations. In fact, the ArchestrA technology built around the EOSystem include every technology that would enable 9REN to build solutions now and in the future.

More information

 

In my next post, I'll be talking about the business metrics, benefits and improvements that 9REN got from using Wonderware System Platform and InTouch. In the meantime, please refer to the following links for more information:

1. 9REN's website
2. Wonderware System Platform
3. InTouch HMI as a SCADA system