Advancements in Data Aggregation and Data Analysis for PV-Hybrids

Joan is an Engineer in Automation and Electronics and Msc in Project Management, with proven expertise in Solar Photovoltaics, Industrial Automation, Technology development, and I+D Projects. He is fluent in both English and French.

Millions of off-grid power systems are being deployed over the next decade for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy or to ensure reliable power of electricity in remote areas, but current off-grid systems face a series of problems:

• Regular maintenance is logistically difficult and expensive, but necessary for a power system’s reliable operation.
• Systems are comprised of dozens of different components from different manufacturers, and cannot be centrally monitored without a custom-designed monitoring solution
• Grid operators must constantly adjust maintenance and management procedures to account for new technologies.

Ferntech provides a centralized monitoring and control solution that makes it easier for operators to create new systems, monitor their performance, perform maintenance remotely, and update systems with new technology over time.

Ferntech’s Universal Monitoring and Control (UMC) technology allows operators to remotely maintain multiple systems at lower cost than on-site maintenance and use any component from any manufacturer, monitor a fleet of systems from a single dashboard, and easily program behaviours to improve performance.

These features reduce operation and maintenance costs and improve returns on grid deployments.

Ferntech Benefits

• Improve System Reliability
• Monitor component and system performance
• Easy compatibility between system components
• Reduce O&M costs and complexity
• Increase system lifespan and productvity
• Simplify System Upgrades
• Diagnose and solve problems remotely