At Australian Control Engineering (ACE), we continue to support Australia’s clean energy transition through advanced control system design, SCADA integration, and energy infrastructure commissioning. Our latest milestone involved the successful Integrated Factory Acceptance Testing (iFAT) for a SCADA system built specifically for a grid-connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).

The project, developed for a utility-scale renewable energy site in Australia, showcased our ability to deliver tailored SCADA control solutions for battery storage systems with precise functionality, remote monitoring capabilities, and real-time integration with grid infrastructure.

Factory Acceptance Testing for Grid-Connected Energy Systems

The iFAT was carried out at ACE’s engineering workshop, where our team conducted comprehensive verification of hardware functionality, control logic, HMI responsiveness, and communication between the BESS, Power Conversion System (PCS), and client-side SCADA platforms. This phase is critical in validating system readiness before deployment to the field, especially when dealing with grid-connected battery storage infrastructure.

By simulating real-world site conditions and testing various operational scenarios, the iFAT process ensured that the SCADA system for BESS met all performance benchmarks and project specifications. The close collaboration between ACE’s engineering team and the client’s technical representatives played a key role in the successful resolution of integration challenges and final validation.

SCADA Design and Integration for Utility-Scale BESS in Australia

The control system delivered by ACE was designed to provide full real-time monitoring, alarming, and remote control of the BESS and its supporting assets. This included:

  • System health diagnostics

  • Charge/discharge state tracking

  • PCS status and fault logs

  • Communication with external plant SCADA and utility dispatch interfaces

Our approach to SCADA system integration for battery energy storage is always vendor-agnostic, scalable, and aligned with Australian grid requirements. This allows energy developers and contractors to implement compliant systems that are reliable, efficient, and adaptable to future technology upgrades such as advanced battery chemistries or grid-forming inverter controls.

Commissioning-Ready SCADA Systems for Renewable Energy Projects

With the iFAT complete, the SCADA system is now prepared for on-site commissioning and final integration with the live energy network. Our team provides end-to-end SCADA commissioning services to ensure seamless installation, functional testing, and system handover. From site energisation to ongoing remote support, ACE ensures that all control system elements are deployed safely, meet project KPIs, and pass regulatory audits.

The project reinforces ACE’s position as a trusted SCADA integration partner for grid-connected battery energy storage systems in Australia and beyond. Our continued focus on quality, collaboration, and long-term support enables energy developers and EPC contractors to deliver smart, stable, and scalable energy infrastructure with confidence.

Building Smarter Energy Systems Together

The successful delivery of this SCADA control system for a utility-scale BESS is a testament to what’s possible when technical excellence, teamwork, and forward-looking system design come together. At ACE, we’re proud to support renewable energy developers with practical solutions that perform—on the bench, in the field, and for the future.

If you’re planning a grid-connected BESS project and need a reliable SCADA engineering partner, talk to ACE today. Our team can support you from design through iFAT, commissioning, and beyond.