Energy clusters and energy communities
Full control over energy, water, gas and heating – maximum efficiency for your cluster
Discover comprehensive solutions for energy clusters and communities
As energy clusters develop, the importance of an integrated approach to managing all utilities – not only Electricity, but also Water, Gas and Heat – is growing. Apator supports this process by providing comprehensive solutions covering metering and distributed energy solutions: generation sources, controllers, protection systems, energy storage, as well as advanced software for monitoring and optimising the operation of the entire infrastructure.
Thanks to real-time data integration and the use of EMS- nd SCADA systems, it is possible to effectively balance energy production, storage and consumption within the cluster. This approach not only reduces operating costs but also enhances the safety and energy independence of participants. Solutions covering Electricity, Water, Heat and Gas simultaneously enable full control over utility flows and the elimination of losses across the entire ecosystem.
We tackle the key challenges you face
Transparency of energy flows, effective balancing and the reliability of the infrastructure are the cornerstones of an efficiently functioning energy cluster. We provide solutions that integrate energy generation, storage and consumption into a single management system, ensuring full control over utilities: Electricity, Water, Heat and Gas. This enables cluster participants to achieve real cost savings, increase self-consumption and build stable and scalable energy structures.
Choose products that give you full control over the media in your project
With our devices, you benefit from accurate data readings and customer billing, a stable infrastructure and lower operating costs, regardless of the scale of the project.
Discover solutions that support the efficient operation and management of renewable energy systems.
Invest in water meters that enable accurate meter readings and correct billing for customers.
Discover our state-of-the-art devices, which ensure accurate measurements and remote data reading.
Automate meter readings and gain remote control over your network by investing in precise gas consumption measurement.
Discover devices that support the effective management of electricity consumption and billing
Protect your infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted power supply by using smart devices that isolate faults in MV and HV networks.
Ensure high performance and safety of your electrical installation with top-quality components.
Solutions and software
Work with us to build an energy storage solution tailored to your business’s needs
Monitor and manage distributed generation sources and energy storage facilities, optimising energy costs and ensuring energy security
Read data from water meters, heat meters and heat cost allocators with ease, and bill your customers
Optimise your costs and gain full control over your electricity, water, heating and gas consumption
Monitor energy consumption readings remotely, supporting up to 500,000 meters on a single instance
Collect and analyse data and streamline your billing using a single system
Maximise the value of your investments through smart media management
Ensure full control over the infrastructure and stability at every stage of the project
What are the benefits of working with us?
Thanks to our comprehensive approach to energy and utilities management, we ensure full control over the cluster’s operations in terms of utilities, operational stability and the potential for its safe development. We integrate technologies, systems and data into a single, coherent ecosystem that enables us to balance energy efficiently, optimise costs and increase participants’ energy independence. Our solutions support both the day-to-day management of the cluster and its development towards becoming an advanced energy community.
The Słupsk Bioenergy Cluster – an example of the implementation of a solution by the Apator Group
Energy Clusters 2.0 – management, balancing and optimisation: how to increase self-consumption and efficiency through technological solutions
The Apator Group has supplied innovative solutions in the field of energy storage and SCADA software – EKTIN with an EMS module – to the Słupsk Energy Cluster. The EKTIN solution with the EMS module monitors the existing infrastructure, enabling real-time facility management, the optimal use of local renewable energy, and the balancing of all energy sources, which effectively reduces energy costs for the end user.
Expert insights
Discover the technologies that are transforming the way media systems are managed in residential and commercial buildings. Find out how you can use them in your projects to improve their reliability and efficiency.
Are you looking for technologies that will optimise energy use and the management of all utilities within an energy cluster?
We’ll help you choose the solutions best suited to your needs
Frequently Asked Questions
First and foremost, energy storage enables you to make the most of the energy generated by your own renewable energy system, reducing the amount you need to purchase from the grid. What’s more, this solution intelligently manages power consumption during peak hours, reducing fixed distribution charges and protecting your business from unforeseen costs.
An equally important function is ensuring business continuity. The system acts as an advanced emergency power supply, guaranteeing an uninterrupted supply and protecting against costly downtime.
In addition to savings and security, energy storage turns renewable energy installations into an active source of profit, opening up the possibility of selling energy to capitalise on market price fluctuations.
Use surplus energy – whether purchased or generated at a low price – to meet your energy needs when externally sourced energy costs more. Manage your energy consumption throughout the day according to your needs.
As well as basic specifications such as power (kW) and capacity (kWh), pay attention to the technologies used. The most important aspects to check are:
• battery technology – LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are the safest and most durable option;
• a comprehensive safety system – this should include an advanced BMS (Battery Management System), integrated air conditioning (HVAC) and fire protection;
• control system architecture – a multi-level structure (local control, control integrated with the energy storage system, and a higher-level control system enabling the integration of the energy storage system with the external environment) guarantees autonomous operation and full integration with SCADA systems.
SPIDAP is an advanced telemetry platform for Water and Heat management, which automates the process of meter reading, analyses and billing. Among other things, the system enables the optimisation of operating costs, streamlines the invoicing process and improves cooperation between property managers, technical services and end users. With it, you can:
• visualise meter readings and the network status on an interactive map,
• quickly detect leaks, backflows, tampering or anomalies in meter readings,
• plan and carry out the replacement of metering devices,
• automate the billing of water and heat consumption in premises,
• share data with end users and property managers via a clear online dashboard,
• generate reports, summaries and analyses tailored to technical and administrative needs.
Remote communication and management systems for Water and Heat consumption are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the convenience and savings they offer. Find out what you can gain by opting for smart solutions for measuring utility consumption.
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