SCADAScope PPC: Helping Independent Operators Take Back Control
AP Renewables Canada has once again raised the bar in wind farm management solutions with the launch of a new product. The latest addition to the innovative SCADAScope suite, SCADAScope PPC was built to help independent wind farm operators take back control from the limits of legacy systems.
SCADAScope PPC is designed to be an affordable and customizable power plant control (PPC) solution for small to medium-sized (1-25 turbines) GAMESA wind farms. It is a complete SCADA replacement that empowers owners and operators with cutting-edge technology to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and enhance overall profitability.
A Game-Changer for Independent Wind Operators
SCADAScope PPC provides remote real-time control and monitoring tailored to the unique needs of smaller wind farms. For independent operators, competing with large-scale utilities can be a real challenge. Most OEM solutions come with rigid structures and high price tags, but SCADAScope PPC offers a flexible, easily installed alternative that gives wind farms greater control over their assets.
For Corey Luther from Baldwin Energy, the operating company that oversees management of a two-turbine wind farm in the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts, the search for a PPC solution “…started with lack of support from the OEM. That was the big one.”
Luther, who had worked with AP Renewables Canada on other projects, goes on, “They [the OEM] don’t really care to support small wind farms. They will provide some very exorbitantly priced support when you nag them about it, but they told us that the scale was obsolete, and they were not going to support it at this point.”
One of SCADAScope PPC’s greatest strengths is its affordability. Eliminating unnecessary costs associated with larger-scale solutions, it ensures that even smaller wind farms can implement advanced technology without breaking the bank.
As Luther explains, “Talking to [the OEM] it was — ‘this system is failing and needs to be replaced. Here’s our price’ — which, as you can imagine, was steep. Hundreds of thousands of dollars for two wind turbines. They were essentially trying to sell their standard wind farm system. It simply didn’t make any financial sense for us.”
With a pricing model that reflects the scale of the operation, SCADAScope PPC makes high-level control and monitoring accessible to a wider range of wind farm owners.
Regaining Control: Why This Operator Made the Switch to SCADAScope PPC
For smaller wind operators, losing access to critical data isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a direct hit to profitability. That’s exactly what happened to Corey Luther’s team when their legacy system failed.
“We had the SCADA failure that left us a big gap,” Luther recalls. “We lost access to data and lost remote connectivity to the server. Which was huge.” Even worse, the mitigation program they relied on wasn’t working.
With no viable fix, AP Renewables stepped in—building on top of the existing, robust SCADAScope platform a new, streamlined solution. “I had plenty of conversations with Amin [from AP Renewables] about our issues,” says Luther. “He was already experimenting with something similar to what we needed. So, it just took him saying, ‘Hey, let’s figure this out for you.'”
AP Renewables had been testing a control system for almost 12 months. “The testing was rigorous,” explains Amin Ahmadi, CTO and Co-Founder of AP Reenewables. “We wanted every control piece to be robust and customizable for a smaller operation.”
The goal was to provide full remote control for operators, eliminating the inefficiencies that have become the reality for many operators tied to legacy systems.
The result? Operators like Luther finally have the autonomy they need to optimize performance and protect their bottom line.
What truly sets SCADAScope PPC apart is its customization. Unlike large OEM solutions that require operators to adapt to rigid systems, SCADAScope PPC is designed to be tailored to the specific needs of each wind farm. Working with AP’s expert engineers, operators can fine-tune the software to match their power generation strategies, ensuring maximum efficiency and control. AP Renewables Canada offers a customer-centric service that larger OEMs struggle to match. Wind farm operators using SCADAScope PPC benefit from direct access to support specialists who understand their specific setups and challenges.
Built for Efficiency and Convenience
Engineered to seamlessly integrate with Siemens Gamesa turbines, SCADAScope PPC is designed to work out-of-the-box for small and mid-sized wind farms.
“Other SCADA systems, they are not at all user-friendly at all. You’ve got to know all the little details and all the little secret things to do to get the system to work. SCADAScope is not like that,” says Luther. “The advantage here is simplicity, definitely. Not only in the space the hardware takes up, but also in ease of use. The platform is simple and easy.”
AP Renewables Canada understands that wind farm operators need solutions that are not only powerful but also practical. SCADAScope PPC is designed to be intuitive, ensuring that operators spend less time dealing with software and more time optimizing their energy output.
R&D and the Drive for Innovation
SCADAScope PPC is the result of an extensive R&D effort by AP Renewables Canada’s dedicated team of engineers and renewable energy experts. The goal was clear: develop a solution that meets the specific needs of small-to-mid-sized wind farms while maintaining the highest standards of reliability and efficiency.
The company’s research process involved extensive collaboration with industry professionals, real-world testing across multiple wind farms, and rigorous stress testing under various operational conditions. The result is a PPC solution that is both robust and adaptable, capable of evolving alongside the industry’s changing demands.
The Future of Independent Wind Energy
As the renewable energy landscape continues to evolve, independent wind farm operators need solutions that are cost-effective, reliable, and tailored to their needs.
AP Renewables Canada remains committed to empowering owner/operators with innovative solutions that make running their businesses easier and more profitable. SCADAScope PPC is not just a tool—it’s a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex energy market.
For more information on SCADAScope PPC and how it can benefit your wind farm, contact info@aprenewables.com .