Smart ALEO System — AMS Microgrid Control Core by ALEO POWER
AMS is ALEO POWER's self-developed energy-management core. It coordinates diesel generators, photovoltaic arrays, battery storage and power conversion into one dispatchable, observable microgrid — precise control of switching, generation and consumption, with local and remote monitoring, remote scheduling and demand-response dispatch.
AMS Technical Capabilities
One control core runs the whole plant — from a single C&I cabinet to a multi-megawatt container cluster. Capabilities below are standard, not options.
| Capability | AMS implementation |
|---|---|
| Control architecture | One cluster, one controller — precise cluster-level management, circulating currents prevented |
| Fault diagnosis | Extensive diagnosis with more than 150 monitored items |
| Battery management | Tiered BMS design for safer operation |
| Monitoring | Local and remote monitoring; built-in LCD real-time display (optional) |
| Dispatch | Active-power dispatch and demand response; comprehensive energy scheduling |
| Scheduling | Remote scheduling of energy-storage operation; smart energy management |
| Data management | Smart operation data management across the whole plant |
Solving Control Problems in Hybrid Microgrids
Hardware is rarely why microgrids underperform — control is. AMS is engineered around the control failures our engineers have diagnosed across more than 100 project sites:
Circulating currents between clusters. Paralleled battery clusters without cluster-level control fight each other, overheat and age unevenly. One cluster, one controller isolates each cluster and eliminates the circulation path.
Vendor finger-pointing. Gen-set vendor, PCS vendor, battery vendor, integrator — when the plant misbehaves, everyone blames everyone. A self-developed control core means one engineering line owns the whole response.
Blind plants. Operators discover faults from smell or downtime. More than 150 diagnosed items with local and remote monitoring turn the plant from a black box into an observable system.
Manual dispatch waste. Operators starting gensets on habit instead of load. AMS schedules storage operation remotely and dispatches active power against real demand and price signals.
Off-grid instability. Solar fluctuation crashing weak grids. Grid-forming / VSG control keeps frequency and voltage stable through cloud transients and load steps.
Regional compliance drift. Grid codes differ by country and keep evolving. The design philosophy is standard specification — the system is configured to the standards of your country and region.
One Cloud Control System, Standard on Every Plant
AMS ships as a single integrated cloud control system — the control core and the monitoring & dispatch platform are standard on every plant, not options.
AMS Cloud Control System
- Coordinates generators, PV, battery storage and PCS into one dispatchable microgrid — precise control of energy switching, generation and consumption
- Cloud-based remote scheduling of energy-storage operation, smart operation data management, active-power dispatch and demand response
Decision Matrix — AMS Scope by Plant Scale
The control core is constant; the operating model changes with plant scale and who runs it.
| Driver | AMS configuration |
|---|---|
| Plant scale | From a single C&I site to a multi-site fleet |
| Who operates it | Site staff after training + central operations desk |
| Control scope | Storage + PV coupling through fleet scheduling & demand response |
| Deployment | Days — factory-tested, integrated with project design |
| Typical buyer | C&I end user · EPC · utility / IPP / fleet operator |
AMS Integrated Control vs Third-Party Integration vs Manual Operation
Plants are still commissioned with a PLC from one vendor, an EMS from another and an operator with a checklist. Figures below reflect typical documented practice for each approach.
| Metric | AMS (integrated, self-developed) | Third-party PLC + separate EMS | Manual operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulating-current prevention | Native — one cluster, one controller | Requires custom engineering | Not addressed |
| Fault visibility | >150 diagnosed items, remote | Limited to PLC I/O points | Operator inspection rounds |
| Dispatch optimization | Active-power dispatch + demand response | Static schedules | Habit & experience |
| Off-grid stability | Grid-forming / VSG support | Grid-following only | Genset always online |
| Support path | One manufacturer, one line | Split across vendors | Internal staff only |
| Commissioning | Factory-tested configuration | Site integration project | Gradual trial & error |
Application Cases — AMS in the Field
AMS runs plants across four continents. Three cases that show the control core doing its job:
1.5 MW / 2.6 MWh · cluster control
Seven ALEO 215 kW PCS units each connected to a dedicated battery cluster. The one-cluster-one-controller architecture enables precise cluster-level management and prevents circulating currents.
Improved system safety, stability and efficiency across the plant.
2,250 kW PCS · PV smoothing
A traditional photovoltaic plant operator commissioned AMS-controlled PCS capacity to solve the stability problems caused by the intermittency and volatility of solar generation.
Improved energy efficiency and self-sufficiency of the PV plant.
1,000 kW / 1,290 kWh · VSG
A VSG-mode ESS operating in a high-temperature environment — the grid-forming case that proves islanded stability where air-cooled, grid-following systems fail.
Stable frequency and voltage through solar transients.
Certifications & Compliance
AMS is configured to the standards of your country and region as a core design principle — the certification documentation set ships with the plant.
Certificate numbers and issuing-body references arrive in the procurement package for your audit file.
Procurement Guide — Pricing · Lead Time · Integration
AMS ships integrated with ALEO POWER hardware — it is not sold as standalone software. Final pricing reflects plant scale, control scope and integration work, itemized line-by-line in the quotation.
Plant capacity, number of clusters and controllers, dispatch scope (monitoring through demand response), display options and grid-code configuration.
Average manufacturing time is 35 days. Control configuration is completed and FAT-tested at the factory before shipment.
AMS is integrated from a single cabinet upward — there is no separate minimum for the control core.
Control commissioning confirms the factory-tested configuration on site: cluster mapping, protection settings, monitoring links and dispatch schedules.
Two-track training — operations and preventive maintenance — so your staff can respond to diagnosed faults and run dispatch schedules independently.
Five-year system warranty with lifetime remote engineering support — one manufacturer owns the plant response, end to end.
Engineering & Procurement Toolkit
Helpers to design the control layer of your microgrid before you request a quotation.
Control Architecture Worksheet
Map your clusters, gensets and PV arrays to a one-cluster-one-controller design.
Download worksheet →Grid-Code Compliance Check
Identify the standards your country and region apply to storage interconnection.
Run the check →Dispatch Strategy Sketch
Peak-shaving, arbitrage or diesel displacement — which schedules fit your tariff.
Open sketch →Fault-Response Checklist
How the >150 diagnosis items map to your maintenance team's procedures.
View checklist →Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about the control core and how it ships.
Can I buy AMS as standalone software for my existing plant?+–
No — AMS ships integrated with ALEO POWER hardware, from a single cabinet to a multi-container plant. This is deliberate: a control core that also owns the PCS, BMS and battery data can guarantee behavior end to end, which standalone software cannot.
What does one cluster, one controller actually prevent?+–
When battery clusters are paralleled without cluster-level control, voltage differences drive circulating currents between clusters — energy wasted as heat, uneven aging, and a safety risk. Giving each cluster its own controller isolates the clusters; the architecture is proven in the Malaysia 1.5 MW / 2.6 MWh plant.
Can AMS run my plant off-grid without a diesel genset?+–
In VSG (grid-forming) mode, AMS-controlled inverters establish voltage and frequency, so a solar-plus-storage plant can run islanded. Sizing matters: the battery must cover night load and solar transients. Hybrid PV–ESS–diesel remains the safer choice for weak-solar seasons — the AMS dispatches the genset only when needed.
How does remote monitoring work in practice?+–
Local monitoring runs on the plant HMI with an optional built-in LCD; remote access connects the plant to our engineering team for diagnosis, and to your operations desk for scheduling. Remote scheduling of storage operation and active-power dispatch are standard functions.
Which grid codes and standards do you support?+–
Standard specification is a core design philosophy: the system is configured to the standards of your country and region. Documented configurations include CE / IEC 62477 conversion, IEC 62619 battery safety and NRS 097-aligned grid-connection support for South Africa. Confirm your market during quotation.
What happens when a fault is diagnosed?+–
The tiered BMS and AMS classify the fault among more than 150 diagnosed items, respond automatically where safe (derating, cluster isolation), notify local and remote operators, and log the event in the operation data history for root-cause analysis.
What after-sales support does ALEO POWER provide?+–
Five-year system warranty, lifetime remote engineering support, spare-parts recommendations at delivery, and operator training during commissioning — one manufacturer owns the whole plant response.
About This AMS Guide
ALEO POWER is a self-developed intelligent microgrid service provider; AMS is its cloud control system. Capability figures (>150 diagnosis items, tiered BMS, one-cluster-one-controller), the delivery format (control core + monitoring & dispatch platform) and application cases on this page come from current ALEO POWER product documentation and project records. ROI commentary reflects industry-wide storage research — context, not guarantees. Every quotation includes a sized analysis of your plant, tariff and dispatch strategy.
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