UFV Eleva 1

Power Plant Supervision System

With over 30 years of expertise in the Power & Energy sector, Altus was awarded the contract to provide the comprehensive monitoring system for the Eleva 1 Photovoltaic Plant. Located in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, this project reinforces Altus’s position as a leading provider of high-reliability automation solutions for the renewable energy market.

UFV Eleva 1 Supervision System

The Eleva 1 Photovoltaic Plant is a project comprised of 13 solar parks, 12 dedicated to microgeneration and 1 to minigeneration of electricity.

To meet the operational needs of this complex, the Altus Engineering team developed and implemented a complete supervision and control system, consisting of a local SCADA interface for real-time configuration and monitoring of the solar plant, acquisition, processing and visualization of operational and energy data, and concentration and transmission of information to the operations center, enabling remote and centralized management of the project.

The solution is based on a server with the BluePlant SCADA/HMI application and an SQL Server Express database, with the server interconnected to field devices via MODBUS/TCP, ensuring efficiency, reliability and complete visibility of the plant’s performance, reinforcing Altus’ role as a strategic partner in the development of renewable energy technologies and the advancement of distributed generation in Brazil.
Quick decision making

Quick decision making

Streamlined data management with responsive dashboards, providing real-time, up-to-date system information

Remote supervision and control

Remote supervision and control

The solution enables remote supervision and operation of the plant, minimizing risks for operators

Structured database

Structured database

The system uses an SQL Server Express database to store operational data from the unit

The Nexto System Solution

The Nexto System Solution

Nexto System equipment was deployed for real-time data acquisition and processing, as well as for the seamless communication and control of plant field devices.

Flexible and customizable system

Flexible and customizable system

This solution allows for seamless integration with any remote system via database (DB) or Web Services. The Power Plant Control software was customized to the plant's needs, now featuring intuitive and graphical dashboards for generation analysis and decision-making.

These features enable real-time graphical reports, accessible through any platform, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. The system is fully integrated with corporate systems, providing access to plant data from anywhere.

Scope of service

Scope of service

- System specification and requirements gathering
- SCADA/BluePlant interface development
- SQL Server database setup
- Integration with field devices, including inverters, trackers, meteorological and solarimetric stations, medium voltage transformers, protection relays, and utilities panels
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning
- Assisted operation and training for operation and maintenance