How our smart grid manager compares to the rest

Helin vs. other vendors

Want to optimize the production of your renewable energy or storage site? Then you’ll need a solution that securely connects your assets to your energy management system, giving you access to accurate, real-time insights. But what’s the best solution for you?

We’ll compare the main features of Smart Grid Manager, to alternate middleware solutions.

We offer a unique solution for renewable asset management

The main difference between Helin's Smart Grid Manager (SGM) and alternative solutions is that it is a middleware that easily integrates with your existing hardware and EMS, whereas alternatives typically require a specific hardware stack

Helin

We're not another hardware layer. Our software solution contributes to your agility and integrates into your preferred stack.

Other vendors

Other solutions in the market are only accessible with a certain hardware stack which leads to hardware lock-ins.

Smart grid manager

Helin vs. other vendors

Helin
Other vendors
Technology
Edge computing
Yes
Proprietary hardware-based
Software based platform
X
Containerised applications
X
Data
Tags per minute
Unlimited
Limited
Real time high granular Kafka stream
X
Asset Management
Error logging
Over the air logger / invertor firmware updates
Minimal
Remote asset management
X
Health monitoring
X
Security
Proactive security monitoring & alterting
On the edge and in the cloud
X
Fully encrypted and secured data communication
Yearly security pen tests
X
Production control
Curtailment
Advanced
Standard
Load management module
Peak shaving
Ramp-up, ramp-down controls
Advanced
X
API Control
Portfolio access
Advanced
Standard
Access to partners in ecosystem

Minimize errors and

prevent negative returns

Ready to optimize the power generation of your renewable energy installations? We’d be happy to tell you more.