Performance Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance for Europe’s Largest Battery Project

Challenge

As the UK shifts towards renewable energy sources to meet its net-zero 2050 goals, managing the balance between energy supply and demand becomes critical. The challenge was to effectively store and utilise excess electricity from renewable sources, preventing energy waste and stabilising market prices.

Solution

Q Energy secured a contract to provide predictive maintenance and performance monitoring for Europe’s largest battery storage facility. The key components of the solution included:

• Battery Performance Monitoring System: A sophisticated system that collects sub-second, real-time data from battery cells, recording up to 18,000 data points every 10 seconds.
• Predictive Analytics: Utilising AI algorithms to analyse the data for abnormalities, enhancing the efficiency and financial performance of battery storage.
• Dashboard Visualisation: Transforming complex data into an easily understandable dashboard format, enabling quick decision-making and issue resolution.

Results

• Enhanced Energy Management: The system allows for more precise control and use of stored energy, contributing to better grid stability.
• Preventive Maintenance: Early detection of potential issues helps prevent downtimes and ensures continuous operation.

Impact

• Capacity and Coverage: The battery’s 150 MWh capacity can power approximately 15,000 homes for 24 hours, significantly aiding the transition to net-zero emissions.
• Innovative Technology Use: Setting a benchmark in energy storage management, Q Energy’s system represents a major advancement in using technology to optimise renewable energy resources.
• Collaboration and Investment: With major partners like Shell, Sungrow, and The Huaneng Group, the project exemplifies successful collaboration across sectors, enhancing the scalability and replicability of such initiatives.