Acrel EMS Revolutionizes Energy Management at Major Chinese Industrial Park

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Custom-Built Solution Enhances Safety, Efficiency, and Reliability in Comprehensive Retrofit Project

Introduction

In a landmark project for sustainable industrial operations, Acrel's Energy Management System (EMS) has been deployed at a large-scale industrial park in China, addressing critical energy and safety challenges. Faced with fragmented systems and inefficient monitoring, the park sought a holistic upgrade to modernize its infrastructure. Acrel delivered a fully customized EMS solution, integrating hardware and software to create a unified, intelligent platform. This transformation has slashed operational costs, boosted reliability, and ensured uninterrupted power supply—demonstrating Acrel's expertise in scalable, tailored energy management.

Customer Requirements: Tackling Complex Challenges

The park's management outlined six core needs to overcome inefficiencies and risks:

· Environmental Monitoring: Install digital cameras, temperature sensors, smoke detectors, and water-leak sensors in substations for real-time hazard alerts.

· Dynamic Data Tracking: Achieve sub-second data capture for power distribution, water supply, fire systems, boilers, and HVAC, enabling instant anomaly detection and remote control.

· Centralized Visualization: Consolidate all data and visuals into a single "management cockpit" software platform, accessible via command centers and mobile devices for 24/7 oversight.

· Unified Command: Integrate with work-order systems for rapid response to emergencies, streamlining remote monitoring and dispatch.

· Lifecycle Management: Build a digital asset database to track equipment performance, maintenance history, and operational status.

· Energy Efficiency: Use IoT-enabled smart meters (electricity and water) for remote readings and optimized resource management.

Acrel's Customized Solution: Comprehensive and Adaptive

Acrel's EMS platform was engineered to meet these exact demands, showcasing its flexibility and depth:

· Holistic Integration: The solution combined 10kV/0.4kV power monitoring, transformer temperature control, wireless temperature sensing, energy consumption analysis, equipment archives, and environmental/video surveillance—all funneled into the AcrelEMS platform.

· Tailored Deployment: Data from all subsystems was centralized on AcrelEMS, allowing operators to manage the entire park from one interface. This eliminated silos and reduced manual interventions by 50%.

· Scalable Architecture: The platform supports data uploads to higher-level smart city systems, ensuring future-proof adaptability.

Implementation Highlights: Precision at Scale

The retrofit featured a meticulously curated hardware ecosystem, reflecting Acrel's attention to detail:

· Smart Devices: 253 intelligent meters, 6 transformer temperature controllers, and 6 power quality analyzers for real-time diagnostics.

· Sensing Network: 108 wireless temperature points, 64 smoke sensors, 30 environmental sensors, 26 water-leak detectors, and 42 cameras for comprehensive coverage.

· Connectivity: 19 smart gateways and 15 water meters, enabling seamless IoT integration across 170+ electricity meters and 11 water meters.
This deployment underscores Acrel's ability to handle large-scale, dispersed installations with custom configurations.

Benefits Achieved: Efficiency, Safety, and Reliability

Post-retrofit, the park has seen transformative outcomes:

· Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Maintenance workloads dropped by 40% through automated alerts and centralized control, freeing staff for strategic tasks.

· Unmatched Safety: Real-time monitoring and unified command cut response times to incidents by 60%, preventing outages and hazards.

· Guaranteed Power Supply: Continuous data flow and predictive analytics ensure stable electricity, reducing downtime risks by 75%.
As one park manager noted, "Acrel's EMS turned our complex energy ecosystem into a streamlined, resilient operation—saving costs while safeguarding our assets."

Conclusion: Elevate Your Energy Management

Acrel's EMS isn't just a solution—it's a strategic upgrade for any industrial or commercial facility. Proven in demanding environments, it delivers custom-fit intelligence for smarter, safer operations. Ready to transform your site? [Request a Demo] or [Download Case Study] to explore Acrel's capabilities.