| Company |
Origin Energy |
| Location |
Multiple locations across Australia |
| Timeline |
NA |
| Project Overview |
The collaboration with Origin Energy focused on boosting operational efficiency at their coal-fired power stations across Australia by deploying Qualitrol’s advanced monitoring devices. |
| Products |
- Supplying an advanced electronic monitoring device from Qualitrol.
- Ongoing monitoring support and reporting.
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Project Overview
The collaboration with Origin Energy focused on boosting operational efficiency at their coal-fired power stations across Australia by deploying Qualitrol’s advanced monitoring devices.
These crucial devices enable Origin Energy to comply with Australia’s Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) regulations by continuously measuring and recording vital electrical data such as voltage, power, and frequency. This capacity is key for proving grid stabilisation, a service for which the grid operator compensates Origin Energy.
Insulect's expert electrical engineering team supported the effective commissioning of these devices and established a service agreement for ongoing technical support and monitoring. By ensuring optimal functionality and precise data recording, Insulect delivered invaluable peace of mind to Origin Energy.
This strategic support allows power station managers to focus on their core responsibilities, be confident in having solid evidence for FCAS payments, and avoid financial penalties for non-compliance.
Challenges
- Coordinating the deployment and utilisation of the devices across multiple power stations owned by different managers within the same company.
- Addressing the potential cybersecurity concerns around remote access.
Benefits to client
- Gaining access to advanced device features and capabilities that enhance Origin Energy's ability to prove grid stabilisation.
- Freeing up the power station managers' time and resources, allowing them to focus on their core operations.
Key Deliverables
- Supply of advanced monitoring devices from Qualitrol to Origin Energy's coal-fired power stations across Australia.
- Installation and commissioning of the devices at the power stations.
- Establishment of a service agreement between Insulect and Origin Energy to provide ongoing technical support and monitoring of the devices.
- Continuous monitoring and reporting to ensure the devices are functioning properly and recording the necessary data for FCAS compliance.
- Troubleshooting and maintenance of the devices to prevent any disruptions or data gaps
- Providing Origin Energy with peace of mind and confidence that they have the necessary evidence to receive FCAS payments and avoid penalties for non-compliance.
- Delivering a tailored solution that addresses Origin Energy's specific needs in the evolving energy sector.