
Remote maintenance for photovoltaic systems: E.ON cooperates with meteocontrol
Augsburg/Munich, 10/25/2016 – Operate, control and monitor: Munich-based E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH has set up a control console designed to professionally monitor and manage
photovoltaic systems. Its partner in this endeavor is meteocontrol GmbH of Augsburg, which is contributing its monitoring software VCOM virtual control room. E.ON’s customized monitoring solution
is a key element of a new business strategy that also involves the production of renewable energies and energy networks.
“We now look after more than 230 systems across Germany. Their total output could meet the power needs of a medium-sized city,” said Matthias Krieg, Head of PV
Maintenance/Services at E.ON Energie Deutschland. “With the help of our central monitoring system, we can ensure reliable operation management for small units on company roofs as well as large
solar parks. The key for us is being able to use proven technology made in Germany. The virtual control room software offered by meteocontrol makes it possible for us to monitor our continually
expanding portfolio efficiently and centrally.”
VCOM virtual control room is used not only to analyze incoming alarm reports, but also for all incident management. Thanks to smart, precise fault detection, the cause of problems can be
pinpointed quickly and the time required for possible on-site repairs can be kept to a minimum. “With this monitoring solution, E.ON can provide customers with secure, long-range support that has
been optimized across all process steps,” said Martin Schneider, the Managing Director of meteocontrol. “We are looking forward to our partnership with E.ON, in part because it will also produce
synergies for globally scalable models designed to optimize the returns of PV systems.” Customers of E.ON Energie Deutschland will be able to access their data on a personalized website. Among
other features, the website offers an investor view with a transparent presentation of key performance indicators to highlight the benefits of professional support.
About E.ON Energie Deutschland
Munich-based E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH ranks among Germany’s leading energy companies. From 34 locations around Germany its approximately 3,000 employees
deliver reliable power and gas products at fair prices. The company also offers a range of innovative and sustainable energy services. E.ON Energie Deutschland’s roughly 6 million residential,
business, and industrial customers in Germany benefit from its local presence across the country as well as its affiliation with the E.ON Group, a global leader in energy services. For more
information, visit eon.de/solar
E.ON Contact Details
E.ON Energie Deutschland GmbH
Arnulfstraße 203, 80634 München
Stefan Moriße
Tel.: +49 (0)89 12 54-43 24
Fax: +49 (0)89 12 54-32 80
stefan.morisse@eon.com
About meteocontrol
meteocontrol, EU headquarter based in Augsburg, Germany and APMEA headquarter based in Shanghai (China), with offices and branches in Lyon (France), Madrid (Spain),
Milan (Italy) and Chicago (U.S.A.) offers energy and weather data management, yield reports, quality audits and technical due diligence as well as monitoring of PV systems of all sizes.
meteocontrol has more than 40 years of expertise in renewable energy systems and has so far been involved in projects with a total investment volume of more than 13 billion Euros. In addition,
meteocontrol is the market leader for professional remote monitoring of PV systems. meteocontrol monitors around 41,000 PV systems around the globe with a total power of over 11 GWp. meteocontrol
is a member of SFCE Shunfeng International Clean Energy Limited.
Further information: www.meteocontrol.com
meteocontrol Contact Details
meteocontrol GmbH
Spicherer Str. 48, 86157 Augsburg
Tel.: +49 (0)821 – 34 666 - 0
Fax: +49 (0)821 34 666-11
Managing Directors Martin Schneider and Robert Pfatischer
Contact for Marketing and Communication: Barbara Koreis, +49 (0)821 34 666-40, b.koreis@meteocontrol.com
Media Contact Details
epr - elsaesser public relations
Maximilianstraße 50, 86150 Augsburg
Andrea Schneider
as@epr-online.com
+49 (0)821 4508 79-18
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