Hardware-in-the-loop simulator (HILS) upgrade will boost DNV’s GreenPowerMonitor capability to deploy robust control solutions for renewable energy plants

Hardware-in-the-loop simulator (HILS) upgrade will boost DNV’s GreenPowerMonitor capability to deploy robust control solutions for renewable energy plants

• DNV is able to benchmark its real Power Plant Controller with its in-house generated models in PSSE, PSCAD, Digsilent Power Factory.
• Work is already underway with this simulator to obtain NTS 2.1 certificates in Germany, Spain and Poland.

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 25-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that its own company GreenPowerMonitor (GPM), a market-leading integrated solution of software, hardware, and services for the management and maintenance of renewable energy installations, will deploy a hardware-in-the-loop simulator (HILS) that will substantially improve the development of its Power Plant Controller (PPC), hybrid control solutions and custom logics. Now,  DNV’s GreenPowerMonitor will be capable of connecting its hardware controllers to simulation environments to faithfully represent any renewable power plant.  

Hardware-in-the-loop simulation verifies that certified components are fit for purpose in the system for which they are intended; the greater the level of detail that can be achieved in the simulation, the better the result. This cutting-edge simulation capability is mainly used in aerospace and automotive research facilities, but not widely available to certify controller performance in the energy industry.

Thanks to GPM’s new HILS solution, DNV experts are now capable of connecting controllers to simulation environments that can represent any renewable power plant with record accuracy, thus improving plant control solutions. This previously required that a specific model for each software be used to replicate the behaviour of the PPC.

The recent HILS upgrade will boost GPM’s capability to deploy robust control solutions for renewable energy plants, and to benchmark real PPC with models generated in PSSE, PSCAD and Digsilent Power Factory, thus greatly reducing grid integration studies in projects’ early stages.

The integration of this innovative technology results from GPM Grid Integration Department’s extensive research, which had already led in 2021 to advancements in power oscillation damping and a whitepaper on the future of grid stability.

“We believe that digitalization is key to make the energy transition successful, as energy systems are becoming increasingly complex and operators now have to handle a large mix of technologies as we move towards a cleaner future says Juan-Carlos Arévalo, chief executive officer of GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company.

The energy industry needs help to optimize this integration, continues Arévalo, our mission is to support a fast and efficient shift to green power, by providing intelligent tools to the energy industry. We offer digital solutions that are designed to be flexible and scalable to collect and manage data from multiple assets and multiple technologies, so we can help customers grow and explore more diverse and greener power sources”.

GPM’s Power Plant Controller with this HIL simulator is on its way to obtain the Germany, Poland and Spanish NTS 2.1 certificate.

About GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company
GreenPowerMonitor, a DNV company (GPM) offers a market-leading integrated solution of software, hardware, and services for the management and maintenance of renewable energy installations.

Driven by its purpose, GPM provides digital tools to maximize the performance of renewable energy assets, optimize efficiency in the management of renewable energy portfolios, and contribute to having the greenest energy mix in the grid. GPM has a long tradition and experience in successfully managing renewable assets and providing customized solutions for our clients’ needs. Its monitoring, managing, and analytic solutions have helped more than 700 clients in 90 different countries.

Learn more at www.greenpowermonitor.com

About DNV
DNV is the independent expert in risk management and assurance, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, and inspires and invents solutions.

Whether assessing a new ship design, optimizing the performance of a wind farm, analyzing sensor data from a gas pipeline or certifying a food company’s supply chain, DNV enables its customers and their stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence.

Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.

In the energy industry
DNV provides assurance to the entire energy value chain through its advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, the assurance provider helps industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. DNV is committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and supports customers to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

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SOURCE: DNV AS