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Energy Management System

Introducing control of energy storage systems for sustainable operations

The Energy Management System (EMS) is built for vessels that combine traditional power generation with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). As an integral part of X‑CONNECT®, the EMS introduces ESS to the Power Management System (PMS), enabling reduction of fuel consumption and wear on equipment without compromising power grid stability or safety.

1 Greener operations

Peak shaving and load smoothing keep your power system efficient across all operating conditions. At the same time the EMS introduces spinning reserve functionality to reduce generator running hours.

2 Energy storage systems as a reliable safety net

ESS can acts as a spinning reserve for power redundancy in critical operations, reducing non-optimal generator loading.

3 System flexibility

Enables optimal usage of power generation and energy storage in hybrid power systems.

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Have a look at the modern and intuitive user interface for our integrated automation system.

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X‑CONNECT® An award-winning user experience

Have a look at the modern and intuitive user interface for our integrated automation system.

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What is an Energy Management System?

An Energy Management System enable the Power Management System (PMS) to handle energy storage systems such as batteries. It acts as an intermediate between the ESS safety system and the PMS.

The EMS monitors the ESS and handles operations such as charging and discharging as well as peak-shaving and load-leveling.
The system is fully integrated in X‑CONNECT® based PMS configurations.

Features

Peak shaving

Reduces load variations on power producers, extending generator life and cutting fuel costs.

Load smoothing

Shaves variations around the load average to protect equipment and maintain stable grid frequency.

Spinning reserve

ESS act as instant backup power if a power producer trips, preventing blackout without the need of additional power capacity online.

Charging and discharging mode

Full control of charging and discharging of ESS, configurable to operational requirements and grid conditions.

ESS mode

Runs the vessel on ESS power alone, with other power producers offline.

SOC compensation mode

Keeps the ESS SOC at the desired setpoint.

Boost mode

Increases power stability by helping slower power producers by boosting during challenging operations.

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Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

+47 916 12 209

arne.dybvik@bluectrl.io

Let’s talk

Are you looking for a partner in marine automation?

Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

+47 916 12 209

arne.dybvik@bluectrl.io

All Contacts

Let’s talk

Are you looking for a partner in marine automation?

All Contacts

Arne K. Dybvik

Commercial Director

+47 916 12 209

arne.dybvik@bluectrl.io

Frequently asked questions

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Will the system support and adapt to future operations?

Yes. Blue Ctrl continuously develops the X-CONNECT® platform to keep pace with evolving market trends and regulations. All platform updates are made available to X-CONNECT® customers as part of the ongoing product roadmap.

Can X-CONNECT® be used on vessels of all sizes?

Yes. X-CONNECT® has been proven onboard vessels ranging from 15m with 80 signals/IO up to approximately 150m with around 10,000 signals/IO. The platform is scalable and has been successfully deployed across a wide range of vessel types and sizes within this range.

How can X-CONNECT® support digitalization to improve my business?

X-CONNECT® provides real-time data from your vessel's systems, giving you a solid foundation for informed decisions on operations, maintenance, and performance. For cloud-based data access and analytics, please read about our BLUE BOX service.

Will I need to replace my automation system due to obsolete hardware?

X-CONNECT® runs on standard, off-the-shelf hardware, which means you can replace individual components as needed without replacing the entire system. New hardware is verified and tested for compatibility, and can be integrated alongside existing installations, protecting your investment over time.