Cambridgeshire County Council Leads Clean Energy Initiative
EnOS™ Edge enabled CCC to offer clean EV charging solution and generate new revenue from solar energy sales.
About Equans
Equans is a world leader in energy & services sector, with annual revenues of ~€19bn, nearly 90k employees and almost 800k projects globally. One of their specialties is energy production and renewable solutions.
They are contractors for Cambridgeshire County Council.
About Cambridgeshire County Council
With support from the EU Regional Development fund, Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) are installing solar + EV chargers at 2 park and ride facilities in their council, with a smart grid managing generation, consumption & grid interaction. CCC are also developing a 30MW solar park powering a district heating scheme at Swaffham Prior village.
Challenges
Grid and PPA constraints posed a significant issue, as limited grid capacity made it difficult to absorb the clean energy generated onsite and manage EV charging demands, alongside complexities in managing power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Additionally, there was a knowledge gap regarding microgrid systems, particularly in designing and managing these systems due to the introduction of new technologies.
The council also encountered complex integration challenges, specifically in effectively integrating solar energy generation, EV charging consumption, and battery storage.
Outcomes
Univers supplied automated asset control, on-site communications infrastructure, monitoring dashboard and expertise.
Successful Installation
Successful testing of infrastructure on site
Passed Grid Compliance Checks
Obtained certification for UKPN DERMS grid compliance
Increased Scope
Strong client engagement led to a trusted partnership and generated additional revenue through technical consultancy and on-site services
New Revenue Streams
Enables CCC to offer clean EV charging solution and create new revenue from solar energy sales
Harmony Energy Improves its Operational Efficiency
EnOS™ Edge addressed visibility and complexity issues, enabling secure management of the energy storage station.
About Harmony Energy
Founded in 2010, Harmony Energy is one of the UK’s leading developers, owners and operators of utility-scale battery energy storage. With experience developing, building and operating wind and solar projects, they are focused on developing in the UK, France, New Zealand, Poland, Germany and Italy.
Driven by a greener future, Harmony Energy channels their passion and expertise into accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy system.
Challenges
Onsite visibility was an issue, as it was hard to obtain a clear view of onsite data and metrics necessary for effective decision-making.
They also encountered difficulties with complex system integration, needing to manage multiple solution and service providers within a complicated energy system while ensuring the accuracy of market data.
Additionally, warranty and OEM performance tracking posed another challenge, as they had to test round-trip efficiency and ensure that OEM equipment met the service level agreements outlined in their contracts.
Outcomes
Univers provided EnOS™ Edge – EMS, PPC & SCADA & EnOSTM Monitoring & Control for Harmony Energy’s assets and management system.
Successful Deployment
Pre-commissioning completed for assets
Operational Efficiency
Guaranteed the secure management of the energy storage station
Third Party Asset Integration
Enabled monitoring of Tesla hardware
Warranty & Performance Tracking
Saved costs and ensured contract fulfillment by providers
CVE Manages France’s Largest Solar PV Rooftop
A complete solution for optimizing performance and sustainability at France’s largest industrial solar PV rooftop with Univers Quantum.
About CVE
CVE is an independent renewable energy producer, operating in the fields of solar power plants and anaerobic digestion with biogas reprocessing. CVE develops, finances, builds solar power plants and anaerobic digestion units in order to own and operate them during their whole life-cycle.
Their goal is to provide long lasting solutions to the energy needs and environmental issues of the local communities. Based in Marseille and Lyon, CVE is composed of a multidisciplinary, dynamic, hands-on team, committed to renewable energy projects. Quality being one of their top priorities, CVE is ISO 9001:2008 certified for development, design engineering, financing, construction and operation of renewable energy power plants.
“We have used the renewable monitoring and management platform powered by QOS Energy since 2012. It is a complete solution for managing and operating solar photovoltaic portfolios, from data analytics to the custom reporting. We have asked QOS Energy to set up a collection of very specific parameters which ensures the optimisation of the plant performance.”
Julien Colas
Operations Manager at CVE
ORIX Digitizes Solar Farms Across Japan
Leveraging Univers’ end-to-end solution for predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and optimized power generation across 82 sites.
About ORIX
Japan’s largest solar asset manager transforms solar asset productivity. ORIX Renewable Energy Management Corporation (OREM) is the subsidiary of ORIX Corporation (ORIX), a diversified financial services group headquartered in Japan. OREM runs the operation, management, and maintenance of power plants that use renewable energies such as solar power.
Challenges
With 1 GW of solar energy assets, including utility-scale, commercial and industrial, ORIX is the largest solar asset manager in Japan. It also develops and operates its own rapidly growing fleet of solar farms that currently generate 702 MWp in utility, including Niigata Yotsugoya Power Plant (55.6 MWp), Shiriuchi Mega Solar 20M Power Plant (24 MWp), and Hirono-Cho Mega Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant (24.3 MWp). ORIX’s OR Yamaguchi Mine Solar Power Plant (56.4 MWp) is scheduled to commence operations in October 2021.
To contribute to Japan’s national goal of increasing its renewables mix to 24% by 2030, OREM wanted to implement innovative technology that can further increase the productivity of its solar assets.
Outcomes
Univers provided EnOS™ Cloud with Advanced Analytics for Solar and Monitoring for Solar to OREM’s utility-scale solar farms across 82 sites in Japan.
Predictive Maintenance
Advanced Analytics algorithms detect anomalies and predict system underperformance, allowing OREM to take smart remedial actions and preemptively maintain the long-term efficiency and health of its PV assets.
Optimized Power Generation
OREM’s operations and maintenance (O&M) teams could gain a 360-degree view into OREM diverse portfolio of distributed assets, improving visualization of power generation conditions and optimizing production capacity.
Real-Time Remote Monitoring
Monitoring for Solar enables real-time remote monitoring of OREM’s PV sites, helping O&M teams respond quickly to malfunctions, reducing downtime, and maximizing power generation.
“With Univers' end-to-end solution and expertise, ORIX Renewable Energy Management can provide total customer support – from proposals to implementation to maintenance, which in turn helps our customers optimize energy use and reduce costs.”
Mr. Kazuhisa Yurita
Executive Vice President / Chief Strategy Officer
Citadines Bali Adopts Smart IoT Devices for Carbon Tracking
Employing Univers’ smart IoT and STACS’ ESGpedia to accurately track GHG emissions, support green financing, and drive decarbonization in collaboration with HSBC.
About Citadines Bali
Citadines Berawa Beach Bali, a development by Genesis Indojaya, is multi-award winning serviced residence project located in the prime tourist hub in Bali known as Canggu. The property holds 226 rooms and is professionally managed by Ascott under the Citadines brand.
Outcomes
Univers helped Citadines Bali share accurate GHG emissions data on a common registry for effective green financing.
Accurate GHG Tracking
Smart IoT devices will be installed to measure and track greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions by Citadines Bali more accurately.
Enhanced Carbon Management
Using Univers’ carbon management, Citadines Bali can effectively quantify emissions and target reductions.
Green Financing Support
Through technical integration, these carbon emission data will be shared with STACS’ ESGpedia, which serves as the central ESG registry for the financial sector, aggregating ESG data and certifications across multiple industry data sources, to support decarbonisation financing through holistic data and digital tools.
Holistic ESG Data Solutions
Financial institutions can leverage on ESGpedia to make better ESG financing decisions and effectively monitor its green portfolio on an ongoing basis.
"ESG initiatives are something which we hold close to our hearts as property developers, hospitality providers and global citizens. Citadines Bali has been one of the most active first movers in a myriad of ways in Bali, and we are excited to continue these positive efforts through this collaboration with HSBC, Envision Digital and STACS."
Daren Chua
Project Director Genesis Indojaya
YCH Accelerates Carbon Reduction Efforts with Carbon and Resource Management Software
Automating energy data collection and resource management to reduce carbon footprint, boost efficiency, and enable green financing.
About YCH
Leading Supply Chain Company: Decarbonization is at the forefront of YCH’s strategy as Singapore’s homegrown logistics giant. They are reimagining supply chains to achieve a clean, green, and sustainable network across ASEAN. YCH needed to streamline carbon management across numerous regional warehouses.
Sustainability Commitment: YCH is committed to championing a clean, green, and sustainable supply chain, with goals of sourcing 100% renewable energy across its Asia Pacific operations and transforming its entire transportation fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.
Challenges
Limited Data Visibility: Difficulty in obtaining a clear view of carbon footprint and resource consumption online and in real time, without API or digital integration.
Complex Integration: Challenges in integrating renewable energy sources and energy transition technologies into their operations.
Scenario Planning: Difficulty in envisioning ‘what-if’ scenarios for effective carbon reduction strategies.
Outcomes
By automating energy data collection and streamlining real-time insights, Univers enabled YCH to optimize resource management across 15 global sites. Enhanced data accessibility and a customizable abatement hub provided full visibility into their Net-Zero journey, improving operational efficiency and supporting their sustainability objectives.
Reduction in Energy Consumption
Real-time data acquisition allowed YCH to monitor the energy usage of key sites, enabling quicker adjustments and overall optimization. This led to reductions in energy waste and more efficient energy management.
Reduction in Carbon Footprint
With a customizable abatement hub, YCH could track their site carbon footprint, implement carbon reduction strategies and further reduce emissions, providing a comprehensive Net-Zero strategy.
Auditable Data for Green Financing
Equipped with comprehensive and auditable data, YCH could showcase tangible progress toward reducing their carbon footprint and improve their eligibility for green financing.
Côte Brasserie
Cut Energy Use with
AI-Powered Solution
Using enPact to cut energy costs by 22%, reduce consumption by 55%, and optimize energy usage across 34 refrigeration plants.
About Côte Brasserie
UK-Based Food-Producer: Côte Brasserie is a French-style British restaurant chain, with over 84 restaurants around the UK.
Sustainability-Oriented: They are members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and are continually finding new ways of becoming a more sustainable restaurant chain.
Challenges
High Energy Demands: High energy consumption due to extensive refrigeration
Disruption Minimization: Necessity of avoiding disruption to daily operations
Outcomes
Deployed enPact units to optimize energy consumption across 34 refrigeration and chiller plants at the Côte Brasserie food production facility. Smart meters were used to accurately measure kWh usage, allowing for enhanced monitoring and more efficient energy management, reducing overall operational costs.
Financial Savings – Reduced energy costs by 22%
Energy Savings – Reduced energy consumption by 55.3%
Emissions Reductions – Abated 72,886.65 kg of CO2
Energy Optimization – Optimized energy usage across 34 refrigeration and chiller plants
AET Cuts Reliance on Grid Electricity with Renewables Microgrid
Harnessing EnOS™ Flex for real-time energy monitoring, optimized renewables, and cost savings while cutting reliance on grid power by over 50%.
About AET
At the heart of global trade lies the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a bustling hub of commerce and innovation that issues 17 million tons of CO2 emission annually. The Port sought to revolutionize its energy management practices starting at Antwerp Euroterminal (“AET”), the largest multipurpose terminal in the Antwerp port. In partnership with Univers, the AET embarked on a transformative journey towards sustainability, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Challenges
Complex Integration: Difficulty in seamlessly integrating diverse energy production, storage, and consumption installations, including wind turbines, PV panels, and energy storage systems.
Stakeholder Coordination: Managing collaboration among multiple stakeholders, including third-party energy providers, technical teams, finance managers, and leadership.
Real-Time Monitoring: Ensuring real-time monitoring and management of energy resources across the terminal.
Customized Solutions: Need for highly customized solutions to address unique project requirements and ensure seamless operation.
Outcomes
Implemented EnOS™ Flex to provide advanced energy monitoring, optimization, and forecasting for AET. By leveraging on-site solar panels and wind turbines alongside a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the solution enabled efficient economic dispatch and optimized battery usage. The Intelligent Energy Management System (iEMS) continuously refined energy operations, while seamless IoT platform integration ensured smooth coordination between the BESS and EMS, delivering maximum efficiency and sustainability.
Increased Efficiency
Real-time monitoring and management capabilities empowered AET to optimize energy consumption patterns.
Cost Savings
Avoid peak demand charges and optimize energy usage, enhancing financial resilience and competitiveness.
Improved Sustainability – Reduce reliance on grid electricity by 50% and increase utilization of renewable energy sources, significantly lowering carbon footprint.
Connected Sites – Seamlessly connect 5 offices and 1 data center, ensuring IoT regulation compliance and providing a singular view.
Scalability and Flexibility
Provide a scalable and flexible solution to adapt to evolving energy requirements and future growth.
Certis Boosts Productivity with AI HVAC Optimization
Achieving a 10% productivity gain, 5% energy savings, and reduced costs through real-time data and predictive analytics.
About Certis
Industry Leader: Certis, a top provider of security and integrated solutions in Singapore and globally.
IFM Expertise: Known for Integrated Facilities Management, offering advanced HVAC maintenance services.
Objective: To meet growing client demands by enhancing HVAC system optimization capabilities through data-driven solutions.
Challenges
Lack of Data Transparency: Difficulty in accessing and analyzing relevant data.
Time-Consuming Data Extraction: Manually extracting datasets to identify potential optimization areas was labor-intensive.
Limited Real-Time Data: Reliance on historical data modeling without predictive insights.
Outcomes
AI-powered optimization drives efficiency and sustainability for Certis. By leveraging real-time data and predictive analytics, Certis enhanced workforce productivity, improved energy efficiency, and reduced operational costs, showcasing the power of AI in transforming HVAC management.
Productivity Gain – Automated adjustments led to a significant boost in workforce efficiency
Energy Savings – Predictive analytics enabled smarter operations, cutting energy use
Decrease in Energy Wastage – Enhanced sensor accuracy reduced wastage, improving overall reliability
Reduction in Energy Costs – Overall efficiency gains translated into notable energy cost savings
Drive your decarbonization journey
Drive your decarbonization journey
Drive your decarbonization journey
Drive your decarbonization journey
ORIX Digitizes Operations Across Utility-Scale Solar Farms in Japan
What do you do with unused land? Build mega solar plants. Learn how Orix Renewable Energy Management is harnessing technology to generate renewable energy.