What is NOVA CONNECT?
NOVA CONNECT is a market- and grid-serving remote control solution designed to make managing photovoltaic (PV) systems a breeze. Negative prices can really eat into returns, and accessing PV systems remotely? Often a real hassle. But with Nova Connect, users can virtually bundle their Solar-Log™ systems, centrally control entire fleets securely, and get the most out of their PV portfolio. It’s all about preventing losses, tapping into balancing markets, saving time and costs, and offering smooth remote maintenance for inverters, storage, and more.
Main Benefits of NOVA CONNECT
Here’s what makes Nova Connect stand out:
- Prevents financial losses caused by negative energy prices
- Provides easy access to balancing markets
- Saves time and reduces operational costs
- Enables secure, centralized control of entire PV fleets
- Supports remote maintenance for inverters, storage systems, and additional components
Package Options Tailored to Your Needs
Nova Connect offers three distinct packages to securely connect Solar-Log systems, each catering to different requirements and budgets:
- Light: No extra hardware needed, uses existing network connections, low initial costs, no service tunnel access, and certificates updated every two years.
- MAX / MAX PRO: Continuously updated security standards via portal, service tunnel to the local network, requires additional hardware, and comes with higher initial costs.
Choosing the right package depends on individual customer needs and technical clarifications done in coordination with integrators and interface experts. This ensures the optimal setup is implemented quickly and efficiently.
Communication Interfaces and Customization
The solution fundamentally offers two different variants for communication with Solar-Log devices. Since every customer connection has its own unique requirements, a technical clarification is essential before setup. This process involves a few coordination sessions with integrators and interface experts to define the best variant. The goal? To tailor the system perfectly to customer needs, including any additional services required for internal networking and virtualization. It’s all about flexibility and precision.
Who Benefits from NOVA CONNECT?
NOVA CONNECT is designed for a wide range of energy market players who want to efficiently manage their PV fleets and secure revenues. The key target groups include:
- Energy suppliers
- Distribution network operators
- Direct marketers
- System service providers
- Flexibility managers
Each group can leverage Nova Connect to actively seize opportunities in the energy market while ensuring smooth and secure operations.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by optimizing PV system management and maximizing renewable energy use.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – through advanced remote control and connectivity technologies.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by supporting grid stability and efficient energy distribution.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by reducing energy losses and promoting clean energy integration.
Collaboration and Swiss Engineering Excellence
NOVA CONNECT is the result of a strategic partnership between Novagrid AG and HOOC AG, combining their strengths to deliver a top-notch solution. Novagrid brings deep expertise in monitoring, energy management, and PV control with Solar-Log™, handling conception, market launch, direct customer contact, on-site integration, support, and ongoing adaptation to industry needs. Meanwhile, HOOC AG provides the technological backbone with a secure connectivity platform featuring flexible, scalable communication solutions like VPN, API, and Crosslink, plus cloud service operation and development.
The exclusive LIGHT connection was developed closely with Solar-Log GmbH and HOOC AG, offering users a stable, practical, and future-ready system “Made in Switzerland.” Clear roles and responsibilities ensure smooth collaboration and reliable performance. It’s teamwork at its finest, delivering a solution that’s both innovative and dependable.
