Helin
Helin provides an industrial edge platform and Smart Grid Manager for renewable energy portfolios. It connects physical assets to operators, trading platforms and energy management systems, and includes local control functions. Its energy offering spans curtailment, grid interfaces, storage dispatch and asset data management, allowing monitoring and control to operate near the equipment. [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
Helin combines local control applications with centrally managed data infrastructure. Its published Sunrock example demonstrates portfolio deployment, while financial impact remains vendor-reported evidence. [1] [2]
Net savings and operational value
Curtailment, battery dispatch and reduced operational effort are stated value routes. Trading terms, response requirements and existing monitoring infrastructure determine the net site benefit. [1]
Grid capacity and flexibility control
The offering includes Dutch RTI grid intervention, local load management and connections to flexibility services. Country-specific certification and market responsibilities require project-level verification. [1] [2]
Interoperability across equipment brands
Helin documents native industrial protocols and a common asset data model, plus APIs for third-party systems. Compatibility is bounded by supported protocols and actual device implementations. [2]
Reliability and recovery
The local EMS continues on its last parameters during connectivity loss, with an eight-hour data buffer and automatic synchronisation when the connection returns. [2]
Cybersecurity and data governance
Helin documents certificate-based device identity, encrypted communication, logged access and revocable asset permissions. Regulatory alignment claims should be checked against the relevant deployment and assurance scope. [1] [2]
Installation, operation and user experience
Automatic provisioning and central application deployment support installation and fleet operation. Data and control can feed existing operator tools; usability depends on that integration. [2]
Support, lifecycle terms and portability
Helin documents remote application and operating-system updates and a managed service model. Long-term maintenance commitments, data export and transition assistance should be agreed commercially. [1] [2]
- Smart Grid Managerhelindata.com
- Helin renewable energy control platformhelindata.com