ASKI
ASKI is an ABB energy management offering that combines on-site controllers with monitoring and optimisation software. It targets commercial and industrial installations, coordinating electrical demand, solar generation, batteries and vehicle charging. Its published portfolio includes local web interfaces and a remote portal, with different controller sizes for different installation requirements. [1]
The entries below document published information against the eight assessment criteria. They distinguish stated capabilities from evidence needed for verification. No scores have been assigned.
Demonstrated innovation
Predictive demand control and configurable load priorities are established product functions. The controller portfolio combines energy measurement with automated switching and regulation rather than monitoring alone. [1]
Net savings and operational value
Published value mechanisms include reducing demand peaks and coordinating storage with tariffs. ABB's savings claims are vendor estimates; site tariffs, loads and equipment determine actual net benefit. [1]
Grid capacity and flexibility control
The portfolio supports peak reduction, dynamic charging and grid-aware generation control. Project engineering must establish the applicable connection limits and the equipment's available flexibility. [2]
Interoperability across equipment brands
ABB describes manufacturer-independent integration for PV inverters and charging stations, with compatibility lists available. Compatibility should be checked against the exact devices and controller configuration. [1]
Reliability and recovery
Controllers provide local energy interfaces and monitoring functions. Published information reviewed does not specify tested recovery times, controller redundancy or the outcome of communication-loss scenarios. [2]
Cybersecurity and data governance
ABB publishes an ASKI cybersecurity addendum with an IT/OT network architecture. Its existence supports deployment guidance, but does not establish independently verified product security performance. [3]
Installation, operation and user experience
Local webservers, Windows software and browser-based portal access provide several operating interfaces. Their suitability depends on whether the user needs local control, reporting or multiple-site visibility. [2]
Support, lifecycle terms and portability
ABB identifies implementation and support partners and describes modular expansion. Published information reviewed does not specify guaranteed software-support duration, migration assistance or export of control configurations. [1]
- ABB ASKI product overviewnew.abb.com
- ABB ASKI controllers and softwarenew.abb.com
- ASKI Energy Control cybersecurity addendumlibrary.e.abb.com