Pon Power's smart algorithms make energy storage more efficient
At a time in which grid congestion is a given and demand for sustainable energy solutions is increasing rapidly, the integration of diverse energy sources and consumers plays a crucial role. As far as Pon Power is concerned, it is not just about supplying batteries or individual components, but about offering a total solution that optimises energy management and one that provides the customer with the security of a continuous, more sustainable and efficient power supply.
Algorithms
Central to the pursuit of efficient energy use are the smart algorithms developed by Pon Power's team of software engineers. These advanced algorithms form the beating heart of the in-house developed Pon Power Energy Management System (PPEMS), which operates as the intelligent controller of the energy orchestra. Using advanced analysis and optimisation techniques, these algorithms ensure that available energy sources and consumers are used in a smart and cost-effective manner.
The PPEMS working in conjunction with the monitoring system, which, among other things, monitors price developments on the energy market, is crucial in this respect. The monitoring system provides an outside view, allowing the PPEMS to anticipate fluctuations in, for example, energy prices; essential for maximising economic efficiency. The tandem of these two systems and underlying algorithms manage the energy assets and ensure a future-proof energy strategy.
"And that tandem is very topical," Nico Olsthoorn, Team Lead Engineering Power at Pon Power adds. "Developments in this market are moving very quickly. And so our algorithms; they're never finished. Our team of software engineers is constantly working to optimise these algorithms and thus improve the operation of our PPEMS. "The current demand of trading energy from a battery is high, so we're working on an extension that'll make this possible in the short term."
“Developments in this market are moving very quickly. And so our algorithms; they're never finished. Our team of software engineers is constantly working to optimise these algorithms and thus improve the operation of our PPEMS.”
Smarter and therefore more efficient
One of the most important applications of the algorithms in the PPEMS is in the optimisation of energy storage. By continuously monitoring and analysing, the algorithms can determine the most favourable moment for storing energy, supplying it back to the grid, or using it for your own needs. Not only does this make batteries more efficient to use, it also extends their lifespan, resulting in lower operating costs and increased reliability of the energy supply.
Nico: "If you put our smart batteries with PPEMS next to a regular battery, you'll see that the latter doesn't do anything other than charge and discharge. That battery isn't aware of expectations, efficiency, sustainability goals and the costs of a charging cycle. In 2024, we can safely call it a dumb battery, inefficient and nothing more than an energy storage facility. But if you make a battery think and act accordingly, the battery becomes smart and plays a central role in your energy management."
“A dumb battery isn't aware of expectations, efficiency, sustainability goals and the costs of a charging cycle.”
Many assets make a single system
An efficient and effective battery is therefore central to a system of energy generators. Pon Power has decades of experience in integrating multiple energy sources. By integrating various energy sources and consumers already present at a company, such as CHP units, gas generators, solar fields and the public grid, Pon Power ensures that all components are perfectly coordinated and in harmony. This results in the best possible energy management for the customer.
Nico Olsthoorn: "We approach such a system comprehensively, so that ultimately everything works together. We refer to this as a single energy system and, if properly adjusted, this is always the most efficient solution. We have the right knowledge for this in house, including our own software and the ability to produce the necessary software. Ultimately, such an energy system is always more efficient than multiple standalone energy sources, both in terms of costs and sustainability."
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