Compliant with strict grid codes and manages network services in any technology plant

Bluence PPC is a comprehensive software and hardware solution designed to ensure compliance with grid codes for renewable energy and storage plants, regardless of their geographical location. This flexible solution efficiently manages the energy output from the plant and is compatible with different renewable energy generation technologies, including hybrid plants.
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Multitechnology

Control energy plants no matter their technology

Our PPC Bluence renewables solution is designed to manage plants utilizing various renewable generation technologies, including photovoltaic, wind, and battery systems. Additionally, our MPPC solution is able to manage a portfolio of renewable energy plants, even integrating different generation technologies, and offers comprehensive solutions for hybrid plant management.

Multivendor

Communicate w/ all first level plant controllers

Our power plant control solution is capable of communicating with all first-level plant controllers available in the market. In this way, Bluence PPC enables seamless communication with a diverse array of inverters, batteries, and power plant controllers (PPCs) from multiple suppliers, ensuring comprehensive multivendor integration.

Multiprotocol

Supporting a wide range of grid protocols

Bluence PPC renewables solution integrates enhancements from over four decades of global plant experience. It communicates seamlessly using key industry protocols, including:

  • Modbus
  • DNP 3.0
  • IEC 101-102-104
  • OPC UA
  • OPC DA
  • XML

Multi Grid Code

Deploys our PPC in up to six geographic regions

Our PPC renewables solution offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing deployment across various geographical regions and ensuring compliance with local grid codes. It operate:

  • ENTSO
  • ERCOT
  • CENACE
  • CAISO
  • Others ISO

This capability is demonstrated by our management of over 5.6 GW of capacity in Europe, nearly 1 GW in LATAM, and approximately 2.1 GW in the USA.

Multitechnology

Control energy plants no matter their technology

Our PPC Bluence renewables solution is designed to manage plants utilizing various renewable generation technologies, including photovoltaic, wind, and battery systems. Additionally, our MPPC solution is able to manage a portfolio of renewable energy plants, even integrating different generation technologies, and offers comprehensive solutions for hybrid plant management.

Multivendor

Communicate w/ all first level plant controllers

Our power plant control solution is capable of communicating with all first-level plant controllers available in the market. In this way, Bluence PPC enables seamless communication with a diverse array of inverters, batteries, and power plant controllers (PPCs) from multiple suppliers, ensuring comprehensive multivendor integration.

Multiprotocol

Supporting a wide range of grid protocols

Bluence PPC renewables solution integrates enhancements from over four decades of global plant experience. It communicates seamlessly using key industry protocols, including:

  • Modbus
  • DNP 3.0
  • IEC 101-102-104
  • OPC UA
  • OPC DA
  • XML

Multi Grid Code

Deploys our PPC in up to six geographic regions

Our PPC renewables solution offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing deployment across various geographical regions and ensuring compliance with local grid codes. It operate:

  • ENTSO
  • ERCOT
  • CENACE
  • CAISO
  • Others ISO

This capability is demonstrated by our management of over 5.6 GW of capacity in Europe, nearly 1 GW in LATAM, and approximately 2.1 GW in the USA.

Faqs

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What types of technologies can Bluence PPC control?

Bluence PPC is designed to manage various types of energy technologies, including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, and battery storage solutions. This versatility ensures that it can meet the needs of various energy production and storage scenarios.

Can Bluence PPC control a set of plants composed of different technologies?

Yes, our Bluence MPPC (Master Power Plant Controller) solution enables comprehensive control over multi-technology configurations across different plants. It is highly flexible, capable of managing projects that combine various technologies, such as photovoltaic systems and batteries, as well as any other hybrid configurations. This makes it an ideal solution for the growing trend of hybridization in the renewable energy sector.

Is Bluence PPC able to manage batteries?

Yes, Bluence PPC effectively manages batteries through its EMS (Energy Management System) functionality. It optimizes battery usage by leveraging weather forecasts and third-party price information, ensuring efficient and cost-effective energy storage management.

Which controllers can Bluence PPC communicate with?

Bluence PPC can communicates with any inverter, wind turbine, battery, or grid analyzer available on the market. This versatility is enabled by its support for a wide range of communication protocols.

With which protocols can Bluence PPC communicate?

Bluence PPC supports a comprehensive range of communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration with various devices and systems. These protocols include: Modbus, DNP 3.0, IEC 101-102-104, OPC UA, OPC DA, XML.

Which network codes can Bluence PPC comply with?

Bluence PPC is designed to comply with a wide range of network codes across various regions, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational compatibility. These include: ENTSO (European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity), ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), CENACE (National Center for Energy Control, Mexico), CAISO (California Independent System Operator) and Others ISO and regional grid codes.

What controls does Bluence PPC include?

Bluence PPC includes a comprehensive suite of controls to ensure efficient and reliable management of power plants. These controls encompass:

  • Active control
  • Reactive control
  • Voltage control
  • Power factor control
  • MRPFL power factor control
  • Power factor control MRPFLO
  • Power factor control MRPFLU
What is PPC renewables software and how does it work?

The Power Plant Controller for renewable energy is a software and hardware solution that ensures a renewable energy plant's compliance with grid connection requirements. It enables the configuration of the plant's operational parameters and automatically adjusts to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize performance. The PPC manages key functions such as power output, voltage regulation, and grid support, adapting to changing grid conditions in real-time.

How can the software improve my renewable energy plant operations?

Bluence PPC enhances the operations of renewable energy plants by streamlining integration with the electricity grid and acting as a critical interface with grid system operators. It improves plant efficiency, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

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