Energy and Renewables Industry Reference
Enhancing Energy Sector Efficiency with Adroit SCADA and Mitsubishi Electric
A comprehensive solution for the complexity and scale of the Energy Sector - real-time monitoring and control for power stations, turbines, solar and wind farms, smart power and beyond.
Adroit Solutions in the Energy and Renewables
The Energy Sector, known for its complexity and scale, requires efficient monitoring and control of production plants. Adroit SCADA, in combination with Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation solutions, offers a comprehensive solution to tackle the challenges faced by this industry - ensuring superior performance and safety for valuable energy assets.
R&D
Research and development of software for Automation, SCADA, MIS and MES solutions, all undertaken by our own in-house team.
Production
Production of industrial software products that power SCADA and automation across energy generation and distribution.
Sales & Marketing
Sales and marketing of Adroit software products through a long-established dealer and partner network.
Training
Training of customer engineers and operators on every Adroit software product, on-site or at our training academy.
Support
Technical support for installed Adroit systems, keeping plants running across South Africa and beyond.
Technical Services
A professional services arm - Adroit Technologies Technical Services - that consults on and develops customised industrial IT, MIS and MES solutions for customers.
Energy and Renewables Industry Reference
Adroit SCADA
Capabilities and Benefits
A holistic operations management platform purpose-built for the rigour, scale and safety demands of energy generation and renewables.
Process Visualisation
Real-time process visualisation that empowers energy sector professionals with a clear overview of complex production plants and helps identify operational inefficiencies promptly.
Process Events and Alarm Management
Robust event and alarming management that ensures critical events are promptly communicated to operators, enabling swift responses and minimising downtime.
Quality Management
Stringent quality management with real-time monitoring of production parameters, ensuring consistency and reliability across every energy asset.
Historical Data Logging and Trending
Efficient historical data logging and trend analyses, empowering operators to make informed decisions based on historical performance data.
Fully Object-Oriented
A fully object-oriented architecture that fosters seamless integration with existing systems and facilitates scalability for future expansions.
Process Improvement / Built-in Auditing
Built-in auditing functionality that tracks system changes and process parameters, enabling continuous process improvement and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Reporting and Analysis
Comprehensive reporting and analysis tools that empower energy sector decision-makers with valuable insights for optimising plant performance and energy efficiency.
Integration into Business Applications
Adroit SCADA/HMI integrates easily with other business applications, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), fostering a holistic approach to Operations Management.
Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation
Capabilities and Benefits
Mitsubishi Electric PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and LVS sit alongside Adroit SCADA to deliver a complete control platform for the energy industry.
Mitsubishi Electric PLC
Robust and reliable Programmable Logic Controllers, capable of managing intricate control tasks in energy sector applications.
Mitsubishi Electric HMI
Intuitive Human-Machine Interfaces that simplify complex processes, enabling operators to monitor and control plants efficiently.
Mitsubishi Electric VSD
Variable Speed Drives that regulate motor speed, optimising energy consumption and reducing energy costs in various applications.
Mitsubishi Electric LVS
Low Voltage Switchgear that ensures safety and reliability by controlling power distribution in energy facilities.
Where We Help
Target Areas, Challenges, Solutions
Target Areas
Challenges
Solutions
Application - South Africa
Kelvin Power Station, South Africa
Kelvin Power Station, a key player in South Africa's electrical grid, plays a vital role in producing reliable and sustainable power for the nation. At the heart of this 24-hour operation lies Adroit Technologies, a trusted partner providing a robust information system.
With approximately 12,000 tags collected from a diverse range of multi-vendor equipment using various serial and Ethernet connections, Adroit's stand-alone server handles 25,000 scan points and supports one remote client connection. Kelvin's capacity: 6 × 30 MW + 7 × 60 MW generators.
Application - Finland
Turbine Application Solution
Adroit Technologies, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation, presents an innovative solution to renovate existing old turbine applications based on old Mitsubishi Electric A and QnA PLCs.
By developing open and well-documented turbine controls using modern techniques and upgrading to the newest Mitsubishi Electric PLC model, this joint effort brings forth a fast and easy renovation project - the most attractive alternative for customers seeking enhanced performance and efficiency in Finland's turbine industry.
Application - Ireland
Production Planning and Efficiency
Adroit Technologies, Mitsubishi Electric and System Integrator Matt Pender Automation collaborated to deliver a comprehensive production planning and efficiency solution for a valve manufacturing factory.
Application - Poland
Bridgestone - Electrical Cabinet Monitoring
Bridgestone, a renowned global leader in tire manufacturing, relies on efficient electrical cabinet monitoring to ensure seamless operations and maintain a high standard of safety at its facility in Poland.
13 electrical cabinets are effectively managed and monitored through an OPC server connection to measurement meters and Allen Bradley PLCs. Adroit's unlimited version of MAPS SCADA, equipped with Alarm Management and Report Suite, gives Bridgestone real-time visibility, proactive alarm handling and comprehensive reporting for data-driven decision making.
Application - Italy
Versalis - Electrical Monitoring
Versalis, a leading Italian company in the chemical industry, has taken a significant step towards improving safety and efficiency with Adroit Technologies' cutting-edge electrical monitoring system, installed in one of Versalis' medium voltage cabins.
More Applications
Adroit across the energy sector
Further references from solar, wind, conventional generation and pump-station operations using Adroit SCADA and Mitsubishi Electric automation.
Concentrated Solar Power, Partanna - Italy
MAPS Server 15000 (redundant pair) + 5 MAPS Remote Clients + SQL Server.
Total project value 275 K€ - two more projects expected in FY20-21.
Slieve Rushen Wind Farm - Ireland
Adroit and Mitsubishi Electric supporting wind farm operations - efficient monitoring and utilisation of renewable resources at one of Ireland's wind energy sites.
Solar Powered Pump Station - Spain
Why Mitsubishi Electric Inverters?
Adroit Technologies in Energy and Renewables
Questions often asked.
Electrical systems, power stations, turbines, solar and wind farms, and smart power grids - any operation that benefits from real-time visibility, alarm management, quality reporting and historical trending.
Old turbine applications based on A and QnA PLCs can be renovated to the newest Mitsubishi Electric PLC model with modern, open and well-documented controls - a fast and easy renovation alternative to a full system replacement, as deployed in Finland's turbine industry.
Yes. At Kelvin Power Station in South Africa, Adroit collects approximately 12,000 tags from a diverse range of multi-vendor equipment using various serial and Ethernet connections - up to 25,000 scan points on a single stand-alone server with remote client access.
Mitsubishi Electric PLCs (including FX3U, A, QnA and current MELSEC series), HMIs (GOT), Variable Speed Drives (FR series) and Low Voltage Switchgear - alongside RTUs, ME-96 measurement and Thytronics protection devices on more complex deployments like Versalis Italy.