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RE Automation

Grid-Ready Automation & Control for Renewable Energy Systems

Advanced automation and control solutions for solar, wind, battery energy storage, and hybrid power plants. Operate renewable assets safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with grid requirements.

End-to-End Automation Architecture

Complete automation architectures connecting field devices, plant controllers, and supervisory systems into a cohesive control environment.

Digital Monitoring & EMS Platform

Enterprise-level energy management

Portfolio View
Dispatch Optimization
Market Integration
Reporting

Grid-Facing Control & Compliance

PPC, Hybrid PPC, Grid Code Compliance

Active Power Control
Reactive Power
Voltage Regulation
Frequency Response

Plant-Level Automation & SCADA

Supervision, control, and coordination

Real-time Monitoring
Remote Control
Alarm Management
Event Logging

Field-Level Control & Data Acquisition

RTUs, PLCs, I/O modules, sensors

Inverters
Turbines
BESS
Meters
Protection
Vendor-agnostic: Compatible with all major equipment manufacturers
Purpose-Built for RE

SCADA Systems for Renewable Energy

RapidMinds delivers SCADA systems purpose-built for renewable energy applications, enabling centralised supervision and control of plant operations across single plants and multi-site portfolios.

  • Real-time monitoring of electrical and operational parameters
  • Remote control of plant equipment and setpoints
  • Alarm management and event logging
  • Custom dashboards for operators, engineers, and asset owners
  • Secure communication with field devices and substations
SCADA Control Center
Connected
Plant: Online
RTU: 24/24
Last Update: 2s ago
Single Line DiagramSolar Plant A - 150 MW
Grid132kV
Transformer33kV
Inverters48 Units
PV Arrays142 MW
Active Power
142.3MW
Reactive Power
-12.5MVAr
Power Factor
0.996Lead
Core Control Systems

Power Plant Controllers (PPC & Hybrid PPC)

At the core of RE Automation is the Power Plant Controller, responsible for ensuring that renewable plants behave as compliant grid participants.

Single Technology

Solar & Wind PPCs

For single-technology plants requiring precise grid interaction and compliance.

Active Power Control
Reactive Power Control
Voltage Regulation
Frequency Response
Ramp Rate Control
Curtailment
Multi Technology

Hybrid PPCs

Intelligent coordination between solar, wind, BESS, hydrogen, and other sources for optimal operation.

Solar
+
Wind
+
BESS
=
Hybrid
Coordinated Control
Stable Output
Grid Support
Fault Ride-Through

Energy Management System

Market Signals
Grid Constraints
Asset Status
Optimization Engine

Real-time dispatch & scheduling

Generation dispatch
BESS scheduling
Microgrid support
Economic optimization
SCADA Commands
PPC Setpoints
Intelligent Decision-Making

Energy Management Systems (EMS)

RE Automation includes Energy Management Systems that operate at plant or portfolio level, enabling intelligent decision-making across assets. The EMS layer ensures automation is not only technically compliant but also economically optimised.

  • Optimised dispatch of generation and storage
  • Battery charge and discharge scheduling
  • Integration with market signals and grid constraints
  • Support for hybrid and microgrid operation
  • Coordination with SCADA and PPC layers
Complex Systems

Hybrid Plants & Microgrid Automation

Specialised automation for hybrid plants and microgrids where control complexity is highest. Designed to maintain stability, reliability, and operational continuity.

Solar + BESS

Firmed solar with storage dispatch

Wind + BESS

Wind smoothing and storage

Multi-Tech Hybrid

Complex multi-source coordination

Microgrids

Grid-connected & islanded modes

Weak-Grid & Constrained Conditions

Our automation strategies are specifically designed to maintain stability, reliability, and operational continuity even under weak-grid or grid-constrained conditions where traditional controls may struggle.

Compliance Built-In

Grid Compliance & Operational Reliability

RE Automation solutions are engineered to support local and international grid codes. By embedding compliance into the automation layer, we help reduce commissioning risk, prevent operational penalties, and ensure long-term grid acceptance.

Voltage Response

Dynamic voltage support

Frequency Response

Fast frequency regulation

Fault Ride-Through

FRT performance

Reactive Capability

Full 4-quadrant operation

Grid Code Compliance

International standards supported

IEC 61850 Communication Standards
IEEE 1547 / IEEE 2800 (US)
ENTSO-E Requirements for Generators (EU)
GB/T 19963 (China)
AEMO Standards (Australia)
Saudi Electricity Company Grid Code
Closed-Loop Integration

Integration with Digital Intelligence

RE Automation systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with RE Data Intelligence platforms, enabling closed-loop control and data-driven optimisation for a resilient, adaptive operating environment.

Automated Response

React to performance analytics in real-time

Predictive Control

AI insights informing control strategies

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing optimisation of plant operation

Explore RE Data Intelligence

Who It's For

Our solutions scale from single utility-scale plants to multi-GW portfolios

Renewable Energy DevelopersIPPsEPC ContractorsSystem IntegratorsUtilitiesGrid-Connected Asset OperatorsHybrid Project OwnersMicrogrid Operators

Business Value

Deploying RapidMinds RE Automation delivers measurable benefits across your operations

Operational Stability

Improved grid compliance and stable plant operation

Reduced Intervention

Less manual oversight and operational risk

Faster Commissioning

Accelerated grid approval and project timelines

Optimised Coordination

Intelligent management of generation and storage

Long-Term Reliability

Designed for evolving grid environments

Compliance Assurance

Built-in grid code conformance

Talk to Our Automation Experts

Discover how RapidMinds RE Automation can strengthen control, compliance, and performance across your renewable energy assets.