ANDRITZ and Trinity Touch team up to make solar power plants more secure and efficient

20 April 2024

International technology group ANDRITZ and Trinity Touch Pvt. Ltd., a market leader in electrical monitoring solutions for utility-scale solar power plants, have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance efficiency and security in the solar power sector.

The partnership will provide a comprehensive suite of centralized SCADA and cyber security solutions for large-scale photovoltaic power plants. It combines Trinity Touch’s hardware portfolio with ANDRITZ’s Metris digitalization platform, which enables supervision and data acquisition for complete plants.

“The integration of our advanced Metris platform with Trinity Touch’s proven hardware is a promise of reliability and innovation to the solar energy market,” said Rohitashwa Pant, ANDRITZ Chief Automation Officer. ANDRITZ is committed to supporting customers with advanced digital solutions that optimize industrial plants’ operation along their entire lifecycle.

The partnership will introduce cyber security solutions that ensure unparalleled protection for industrial control systems against cyber threats. “In today’s digital age, securing our energy infrastructure is as crucial as powering it. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to both,” emphasized Shunaal Parwanda, Vice President – Solar at Trinity Touch Pvt. Ltd.

The synergy between the two companies is expected to set new benchmarks in the monitoring and security of photovoltaic power plants, driving forward sustainable energy production. The partners anticipate a significant reduction in operational costs for plant operators, alongside an increase in energy yield and system longevity.

 

Source:andritz.com