Centrally Managing A Large Number of Sites While Leveraging AI to Enhance Operational Efficiency
Centrally Managing A Large Number of Sites While Leveraging AI to Enhance Operational Efficiency
China Steel Corporation, the largest steel enterprise in the country, established CSC Solar in 2016 to fulfill its social responsibility and assist the government in promoting green energy policies. Currently, the company has over 100 solar power sites operating across Taiwan, with a total installed capacity of nearly 90 MW. The daily electricity generation from China Steel Group's photovoltaic facilities can provide power for approximately 500 average households for an entire month. With an annual carbon reduction of over 55,000 tons, CSC Solar is recognized as one of the leading and successful players in renewable energy and carbon reduction in Taiwan. The routine maintenance and management of these photovoltaic sites are carried out using the solutions provided by thingnario for daily monitoring.
"Photon allows our maintenance team to easily grasp the power generation status of various sites anytime, anywhere through their smartphones. The hierarchical data, ranging from overall site information to individual string currents and voltages, is presented in a clear and intuitive manner. This improvement in operational efficiency is greatly felt." said by the O&M Manager of CSC Solar.
China Steel Corporation, the largest steel enterprise in the country, established CSC Solar in 2016 to fulfill its social responsibility and assist the government in promoting green energy policies. Currently, the company has over 100 solar power sites operating across Taiwan, with a total installed capacity of nearly 90 MW. The daily electricity generation from China Steel Group's photovoltaic facilities can provide power for approximately 500 average households for an entire month. With an annual carbon reduction of over 55,000 tons, CSC Solar is recognized as one of the leading and successful players in renewable energy and carbon reduction in Taiwan. The routine maintenance and management of these photovoltaic sites are carried out using the solutions provided by thingnario for daily monitoring.
"Photon allows our maintenance team to easily grasp the power generation status of various sites anytime, anywhere through their smartphones. The hierarchical data, ranging from overall site information to individual string currents and voltages, is presented in a clear and intuitive manner. This improvement in operational efficiency is greatly felt." said by the O&M Manager of CSC Solar.
AI-powered diagnostic support for maintenance
Managing a large number of sites entails analyzing a significant volume of equipment data. With 103 photovoltaic sites under CSC Solar, generating approximately 8–9 GB of power generation data daily, thingnario utilizes AI technology and various algorithm models to analyze these complex datasets. For instance, the real-time power station diagnostic page in the thingnario monitoring system highlights sites experiencing abnormalities, pinpointing specific issues with inverters and the associated loss. This allows maintenance personnel to prioritize and address the most urgent events among the 100 sites based on the provided information.
Easy installation for rapid visibility of sites
Given the numerous sites within the China Steel Group, minimizing manpower and time costs during the installation of monitoring equipment is crucial for CSC Solar. The monitoring equipment provided by thingnairo allows real-time confirmation of device connectivity, output power, current, voltage, and more via a mobile app. This convenience ensures that the team can efficiently address issues in a single session, reducing the need for multiple site visits.
AI-powered diagnostic support for maintenance
Managing a large number of sites entails analyzing a significant volume of equipment data. With 103 photovoltaic sites under CSC Solar, generating approximately 8–9 GB of power generation data daily, thingnario utilizes AI technology and various algorithm models to analyze these complex datasets. For instance, the real-time power station diagnostic page in the thingnario monitoring system highlights sites experiencing abnormalities, pinpointing specific issues with inverters and the associated loss. This allows maintenance personnel to prioritize and address the most urgent events among the 100 sites based on the provided information.
Easy installation for rapid visibility of sites
Given the numerous sites within the China Steel Group, minimizing manpower and time costs during the installation of monitoring equipment is crucial for CSC Solar. The monitoring equipment provided by thingnairo allows real-time confirmation of device connectivity, output power, current, voltage, and more via a mobile app. This convenience ensures that the team can efficiently address issues in a single session, reducing the need for multiple site visits.
