As Australia’s energy landscape shifts towards decentralised, renewable generation, the role of control systems for renewable energy has become more critical than ever. Inverter-based resources such as solar and wind require intelligent, fast-acting controls to maintain grid stability—especially as traditional synchronous generation retires.
At Australian Control Engineering (ACE), we support developers and EPCs by delivering advanced SCADA and automation systems that enable effective grid forming and real-time control across hybrid renewable plants.
Grid Forming Control Systems: The Foundation of Stability
Grid forming control systems are designed to emulate the behavior of synchronous generators, providing voltage and frequency reference in islanded or weak-grid conditions. These systems are essential for projects where renewable generation plays a leading role in grid stability.
ACE engineers develop control frameworks that synchronise inverters with the grid, support dynamic power sharing, and react to faults or load changes in milliseconds. Whether connected to BESS, solar, or wind, our systems ensure assets remain grid-ready and compliant.
Renewable Project Grid Compliance and Dynamic Control
As new renewable assets come online, renewable project grid compliance becomes a central concern. ACE provides SCADA and control platforms that help meet AEMO requirements, DNSP technical standards, and commissioning benchmarks—ensuring your project proceeds without delays.
We integrate advanced monitoring, inverter controls, and protection relays into unified systems that allow developers and asset managers to demonstrate grid support capabilities from day one.
EPC SCADA Integration for Inverter-Based Projects
For EPCs, successful SCADA integration is key to project success. ACE offers vendor-neutral EPC SCADA integration services that connect inverters, BESS units, power plant controllers, and metering systems into a streamlined, cybersecure platform.
Our team works directly with project engineers to deliver on-time FAT, iFAT, and site commissioning—reducing integration risk and speeding up energisation.
Grid Support for Inverter-Based Resources
With the rise of inverter-dominated networks, utilities now require grid support from inverter-based resources such as solar+BESS plants. ACE designs control systems that manage voltage support, frequency response, and ramp rate limits across inverter fleets—enabling participation in FCAS and other grid services.
We also offer real-time performance dashboards and cloud integrations for O&M teams to monitor system behavior and react proactively to grid events.
Need grid-forming control or SCADA for your renewable energy project? Contact ACE for full-cycle engineering support—from design to deployment.
Australian Control Engineering is specialised in operation technology network audit, automation design and implementation for utilities industry. If you would like to learn more about our capability and understand how we can help you accelerate your results, please Contact us.
