Embion
Embion is a Dutch provider of controller-based energy management, formerly branded SolarGateway. Its EMS coordinates generation, storage and consumption around site objectives and contracted import and export limits. Public materials describe a local controller with web tools, mixed-device integration, aggregator connections and a licensing model that includes ongoing functional and security updates. [1] [2]
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
Embion combines site control, cascade configurations and market-platform connections. The product extends its former SolarGateway scope to equipment including heat pumps and charging infrastructure. [1] [2]
Net savings and operational value
The value proposition combines connection-capacity use with energy-price optimisation. Net benefit requires the licence, installation cost, tariff structure and equipment flexibility to be assessed. [2]
Grid capacity and flexibility control
The controller is designed to maintain contracted import and export limits while coordinating generation and demand. Actual compliance and response behaviour should be verified during site commissioning. [2]
Interoperability across equipment brands
Embion describes Modbus, REST APIs and external contacts, plus a supported-brand catalogue. This supports mixed installations, while each device's controllable functions and firmware still require checking. [2]
Reliability and recovery
Embion says core settings and control remain local during internet loss. Published information reviewed does not establish independent outage-test results. [2]
Cybersecurity and data governance
Embion states ISO 27001:2022 certification and provides a certificate number on its security page. This concerns information-security management; product-level assurance and scope require the underlying certificate. [3]
Installation, operation and user experience
The controller manual covers installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting for trained personnel. Matching the documentation version to controller software is explicitly recommended. [4]
Support, lifecycle terms and portability
Updates are delivered within the licence model. The manual distinguishes newer Embion functions from legacy SolarGateway support, making hardware and software upgrade eligibility an important lifecycle check. [2] [4]
- SolarGateway becomes Embion EMSblog.embion.eu
- Embion EMS overviewembion.eu
- Embion security and complianceembion.eu
- Embion EMS controller manual v5.2.1docs.embion.nl