— RES unveils \u00a3400k upgrade, providing 24\/7\/365 monitoring for assets across the planet —<\/p>\n
Scotland\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>energy<\/span>\u00a0expertise will influence the management\u00a0<\/span>of wind, solar<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0battery storage\u00a0<\/span>and offshore grid technology<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>across the world as renewable energy giant RES\u00a0<\/span>opens\u00a0<\/span>its cutting-edge<\/span>\u00a0renewable control\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>\u00a0in Glasgow.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From Neilston near Glasgow to\u00a0<\/span>Murra<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Wurra<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>Australia, m<\/span>ore than 150 renewable energy developments across the world<\/span>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span>around 2.5GW<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>of capacity<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span>will now be monitored from the\u00a0<\/span>state-of-the-art<\/span>\u00a0control room at RES\u2019 offices in Scotland, which reside within STV\u2019s building next to the River Clyde.\u00a0<\/span>This is expected to rise to 4GW by the end of 2021.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n The world\u2019s largest independent renewable energy company spent<\/span>\u00a0two years planning the \u00a3400,000 redesign<\/span>, of which<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>six months<\/span>\u00a0was spent<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>studying<\/span>\u00a0control rooms from the energy industry for best practice<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n And while managing energy generated by the weather, the site uses cloud technology to enable remote and on-site access to crucial monitoring and control info \u2013 key to enabling smooth operations in a post-COVID reality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n Charles Mc<\/span>L<\/span>uckie, Control Centre Manager at RES, said:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cRES and Scotland have decades of experience in renewable energy and it\u2019s a proud moment that the expertise\u00a0<\/span>honed in<\/span>\u00a0Glasgow over this time is now being exported across the world<\/span>\u00a024\/7<\/span>\/365<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n \u201cWith\u00a0<\/span>approximately<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>5,000\u00a0<\/span>calls per month<\/span>\u00a0to handle at<\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>\u00a0from right across\u00a0<\/span>our international assets<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>getting the design and layout right was absolutely key to ensuring our<\/span>\u00a0projects<\/span>\u00a0continue operating safely<\/span>\u00a0day and night<\/span>.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n With significant investment and research, the control\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>\u00a0is thought to be the most advanced of its kind<\/span>, embracing a host of upgrades to improve functionality, flexibility and the employee experience.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n The new control room moves RES away from a gallery-style suite\u00a0<\/span>dominated by<\/span>\u00a0one large screen<\/span>, transitioning<\/span>\u00a0to a series of individual hubs complete with overhead monitors and breakout areas \u2013 at the same time offering more individual focus with greater flexibility for collaboration.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Space is provided for the team to get away from their desks, with flexible\u00a0<\/span>areas<\/span>\u00a0making for a more comfortable environment, improving staff welfare\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span>\u00a0ensuring they can\u00a0<\/span>still keep<\/span>\u00a0an eye on what\u2019s going on.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n The redesign also allows for more staff to be\u00a0<\/span>on shift<\/span>\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span>any one time, from a maximum of three people in the old design,\u00a0<\/span>up\u00a0<\/span>to eight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Charles added:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe feedback from those who have used the room so far is great \u2013 everyone is enjoying the enhanced functionality, logistical layout and the ability to more effectively monitor a greater number of projects.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n The control\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>\u00a0is the hub for global monitoring and offers five key services:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Additional capabilities will also be added as RES continues to grow<\/span>\u00a0alongside a booming renewables industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Steve Higman<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Head of Operational Performance<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>at\u00a0<\/span>RES said<\/span><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u201cThe energy transition is now in full\u00a0<\/span>swing<\/span>\u00a0and we approached the design of our control\u00a0<\/span>room with this in mind<\/span>. It had to be cutting edge to cope with the demands of today and the possibilities of tomorrow.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n \n ENDS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n For more information, contact:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n Callum Whiteford<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n +44 (0) 141 404 5560<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n