Hybrid Energy Management System & Software

CleanDesign is a hybrid energy management company that builds the hybrid energy management system (hEMS) a platform combining battery energy storage, generator automation, and machine-learning software that optimizes power on oil and gas, mining, and remote operations across Canada and North America. The hEMS runs existing generators at their most productive load and dispatches stored battery power in real time, cutting diesel consumption and emissions without adding new gensets.

What Is a Hybrid Energy System?

A hybrid energy system combines more than one power source typically generators plus battery storage under a single intelligent controller. Instead of running several diesel gensets at partial load to cover demand swings, a hybrid power system stores surplus energy and releases it on demand, so engines run fewer hours at their most productive point. The outcome is lower fuel burn, fewer blackouts, and a measurable drop in emissions.

Energy Management System Software

The CleanDesign hEMS is run by proprietary energy management software that reads power demand at the millisecond level and dispatches battery output the instant load rises. Machine learning tunes the system to each site over time, and the same data feeds predictive maintenance flagging issues before they cause downtime. Operators get real-time visibility into fuel use, runtime hours, and emissions from one dashboard.

How the hEMS Works

Integrate

The hEMS layers battery storage and controls onto your existing generators no full replacement.

Optimize

Software dispatches stored power in real time so gensets run at their most productive load.

Reduce

Fewer runtime hours means lower diesel use, fewer maintenance events, and lower emissions.

hEMS delivers essential benefits to mining grid support and operations, optimizing efficiency and ensuring seamless energy management.

Load smoothing

hEMS will balance and manage energy load to prevent sharp peaks or drops in power usage.

Peak shaving

hEMS allows the reduction of energy consumption during periods of high demand (known as "peaks") to lower overall energy costs and reduce strain on the microgrid.

Blackout and brownout reduction

Blackout and brownout reduction ensure continuous, stable power supply by limiting frequency of outages and voltage drops during high demand or system stress.

Reduction in fuel and oil costs

By optimizing energy use and improving system efficiency, hEMS lowers energy consumption and other operational expenses.

Optimization of power inputs

Many grid-connected mines are expanding into renewable energy sources. Whether powered by solar, wind, or generators, hEMS can optimize all types of power inputs for maximum efficiency.

hEMS provides an innovative solution for Remote Communities

In remote communities, the hEMS system integrates renewable energy sources with battery storage and intelligent power management to reduce dependence on traditional diesel generators. By optimizing energy usage and smoothing power loads, hEMS ensures a consistent, reliable power supply, even in areas with limited grid access. This not only lowers fuel costs and emissions but also enhances energy sustainability, providing a cleaner, more efficient solution for remote locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hEMS and how does it support microgrids in mining and remote communities?

hEMS (Hybrid Energy Management System) is CleanDesign's proprietary platform that integrates battery storage, renewable energy sources, and intelligent power management to stabilize and optimize microgrids in off-grid or weak-grid environments, such as mine sites and remote northern communities.

How much can hEMS reduce diesel fuel consumption at a mine site?

hEMS can reduce diesel fuel consumption by up to 48% at mining operations by optimizing power inputs, balancing loads, and minimizing reliance on generator fleets.

Can hEMS work with renewable energy sources like solar and wind?

Yes. hEMS is designed to optimize all types of power inputs, including solar, wind, diesel, and natural gas generators, making it flexible for mines and communities that are incorporating renewables alongside existing infrastructure.

How does hEMS reduce blackouts and brownouts in remote power systems?

hEMS continuously balances energy load and manages peak demand. This reduces the frequency of outages and voltage drops that commonly occur in weak or intermittent grids found in remote and mining environments.

Is hEMS suitable for remote communities without year round road or grid access?

Yes. hEMS is specifically built for communities lacking consistent road access, seasonal water access, or grid connections. It helps reduce dependence on diesel generators while delivering reliable, sustainable power.

What is peak shaving and why does it matter for mining and remote microgrids?

Peak shaving reduces energy consumption during high demand periods, which lowers overall energy costs and eases strain on microgrids. This is a key benefit for mining operations and remote communities where power capacity is limited.

Is CleanDesign considered one of the microgrid companies offering a microgrid controller solution?

Yes. CleanDesign is a hybrid energy management technology company whose hEMS functions as a microgrid controller, coordinating diesel, natural gas, renewable, and battery inputs in real time. Unlike many microgrid companies that focus on a single power source, CleanDesign's platform is designed to optimize multiple power inputs together across both mining and remote community applications.

What makes hEMS an effective microgrid energy storage system for mining and remote communities?

As a microgrid energy storage system, hEMS combines battery storage with intelligent load management to balance power supply and demand in real time. This allows it to smooth energy loads, reduce peak demand strain, and lower reliance on diesel generators, helping mining sites and remote communities operate on a more stable and cost-efficient microgrid.

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