New energy asset management platform iON+ launches

iON+, a market-leading energy asset management software, is today announcing its official launch as a SaaS product. iON+ has also concluded its first deal to provide its software to Japanese energy provider Hexa to operate and manage their portfolio of battery energy storage systems.

The deal will see iON+ rolled out across Hexa’s portfolio. Hexa’s battery systems will be deployed at over 10 sites across the next three years in line with Japan’s seventh Strategic Energy Plan.

iON+ which has been developed for the energy industry by the energy industry is compatible with all major generation and storage technologies from any manufacturer. There are four distinct iON+ modules which can each be used to improve the performance of a different element of an energy asset portfolio – including operations, dispatch, optimisation, and analysis.

The version of iON+ provided to Hexa will be customised to meet the specific requirements of Japan’s electricity market, for example by managing the differences across the various Transmission System Operator regions.

Commenting on the launch, CEO Tony O’Carroll said, “We are delighted to officially launch iON+ and announce our first deal with Hexa. We have been developing the software for some years, but in truth iON+ is the product of several decades of combined experience in the energy industry. That is why we understand the challenges that the sector is grappling with, amidst an energy transition bringing about change at a rapid pace. Fundamentally, iON+ has been designed to maximise opportunities bought about by that change”.

CTO Rhys Kirk continued “Infrastructure has a key role to play in powering the energy transition, but so too does intelligence. As the complexity of the grid increases, iON+ will help to make that complexity easier to understand, which in turn will make diverse portfolios more efficient and more profitable.

Hexa Energy Services Executive Manager Yuko Shah added, “As we look to expand our portfolio of battery systems in support of Japan’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality, iON+ was a natural partner. We needed a technology agnostic software that was scalable and had a proven track record – iON+ offers us that and more.

“The rollout of iON+ system across our assets will provide us with vital oversight of our battery system fleet which we’re proud to say will make a significant contribution to meeting Japan’s decarbonisation targets."

“The energy transition has created unique challenges but also new ways to establish and grow our business. Energy optimisation is essential and by working with iON+, we will be in the best position to navigate future challenges and take advantage of the new opportunities it presents.”