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Intelligent Generation Control & Load Shedding Integration

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On February 3, 2025
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SMAART Power provides advanced generation control and intelligent load shedding solutions using ETAP’s Generation Control Module (GCM) and Intelligent Load Shedding (ILS) capabilities. These solutions are designed to improve system reliability, optimize generation dispatch, and maintain power system stability during normal operation, islanded operation, and system disturbances. 

Generation Control Module 

Using Generation Control Module, SMAART Power helps facilities monitor, coordinate, and optimize generation assets in real time. 

Key capabilities include: 

  • Real-time generation dispatch  
  • Generator load sharing  
  • Spinning reserve management  
  • Automatic generator start/stop sequencing  
  • Coordination of generators, solar PV, BESS, and other distributed energy resources  
  • Support for grid-connected and islanded microgrid operation  
  • Optimization based on system load, operating limits, and available generation capacity  

 

This helps facility operators improve reliability, reduce operating costs, and maintain stable operation during changing system conditions. 

Intelligent Load Shedding 

SMAART Power implements Intelligent Load Shedding to help prevent system instability, overload, or blackout conditions during contingencies. 

Key capabilities include: 

  • Priority-based load shedding  
  • Dynamic load classification  
  • Fast response to generation loss, overload, frequency decline, or voltage instability  
  • Automated load shedding and load restoration sequences  
  • Coordination with generators, breakers, relays, PLCs, and SCADA/HMI systems  
  • Real-time decision-making based on actual system conditions  

ETAP ILS allows facilities to shed the right amount of load at the right time, helping preserve critical operations while minimizing unnecessary outages. 

Integration with Existing BMS, SCADA, and Control Systems 

SMAART Power integrates ETAP GCM and ILS with existing facility systems.

Including:

  • Existing BMS platforms  
  • SCADA/HMI systems  
  • PLC-based control systems  
  • Generator controllers  
  • Breakers and switchgear  
  • Utility meters and protective devices  
  • Solar, BESS, and inverter systems  

This allows facilities to enhance their current infrastructure without replacing existing systems. ETAP can act as a higher-level intelligence layer, while existing BMS, PLC, and SCADA systems continue to perform local monitoring and control. 

Benefits 

  • Improved power system reliability  
  • Faster response to system disturbances  
  • Reduced risk of outages and cascading failures  
  • Optimized use of generators and distributed energy resources  
  • Better coordination between electrical and building systems  
  • Enhanced microgrid and islanded operation capability  
  • Improved visibility for operators through SCADA/HMI integration