Intellect Operate
Smart. Resilient. Proven.
The best storage EMS for energy storage. Full energy management with real-time dispatch, grid services, and revenue optimization for battery energy storage systems.
Batteries Are Dumb.
A $2M battery asset without a dynamic, predictive controller is just an expensive box that follows a schedule.
WATTMORE has the solution.
Battery discharges to reduce grid draw and lower the monthly peak.
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What Operate Does
Complete energy management from dispatch to analytics.
Real-Time Dispatch
Control batteries, inverters, and DERs with millisecond-fast edge algorithms. Maximize value with intelligent charge/discharge strategies.
Grid Services & Market Participation
Frequency regulation, spinning reserve, peak shaving, and demand response. IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 compliant.
Revenue Optimization
Tariff-based optimization, coincident peak reduction, and market trading. Maximize ROI across all value streams.
Multi-Asset Coordination
Orchestrate solar, storage, generators, and loads as a unified system. Single control plane for complex hybrid sites.
Fleet-Wide Visibility
Single cloud dashboard with alarms, analytics, and portfolio KPIs. Monitor everything from one interface.
Warranty Compliance
Intelligent state-of-health management protects your investment and maintains manufacturer warranties.
Who Operate Serves
Developers
Bankable EMS solution for project financing and interconnection agreements. Trusted by leading developers.
Asset Managers
Actionable insights, automated reporting, and ROI tracking. Know exactly how your assets perform.
Utilities & Co-ops
Grid-stabilizing DER coordination. Flexible enough for microgrids, powerful enough for utility-scale.
Commercial & Industrial
Demand charge reduction, backup power, and resilience. Protect your operations and your bottom line.
How It Works
Edge + Cloud architecture for reliability and intelligence.
At the Edge
Ruggedized industrial hardware runs patented control algorithms locally, ensuring uptime during network interruptions.
In the Cloud
Fleet analytics, AI-driven insights, and centralized management for your entire portfolio.
With AI Insight
Solstice AI analyzes performance, forecasts conditions, detects anomalies, and recommends adjustments.
Device Agnostic
SMA, Dynapower, LG, Tesla—flexible register mapping supports any hardware via Modbus/MQTT.
System Architecture
Intellect Operate orchestrates your entire energy system from a single intelligent platform.
Energy Sources
Solar, Wind, Natural Gas
BESS Control
BMS, PCS, HVAC, Fire
Grid Services
Bill reduction, EV, off-grid
Cloud Analytics
Model training, monitoring
Full Capabilities
Everything you need for battery storage optimization.
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Enterprise-Grade Architecture
Built on the same foundation as Intellect EnFORM—all monitoring features included.
Edge + Cloud Architecture
Ruggedized edge controllers ensure ultra-low latency, local autonomy, and store-and-forward resilience.
Vendor-Agnostic Integration
Native support for Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT, HTTPS, DNP3, and REST APIs.
Real-Time + Historical Data
High-resolution logging from 1-second to 15-minute intervals.
Analytics & Insights
Weather-normalized KPIs, peer comparisons, anomaly detection, and predictive algorithms.
Security by Design
TLS 1.3 encryption and NERC-CIP/IEEE 1547 ready frameworks.
Compliance & Connectivity
DNP3 and ISO support for utility/market integration with SCADA networks and dispatch systems.
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Learn about Intellect EnFORMFrequently Asked Questions
What is a Storage EMS or Battery Energy Management System?
A storage EMS (Energy Management System) is the brain of a battery energy storage system. It sits above the Battery Management System (BMS) and Power Conversion System (PCS) in the control hierarchy, orchestrating when and how much power flows in and out of the battery. The EMS reads real-time data from all system components, respects the safety limits published by the BMS, and sends active power commands to each PCS inverter to optimize for revenue, grid services, or demand charge reduction.
What is the difference between an EMS, BMS, and PCS?
These three systems form the control hierarchy of any battery energy storage system. The BMS (Battery Management System) is the guardian—it monitors cell voltages, temperatures, and state of charge, and publishes safe operating limits to protect the battery. The PCS (Power Conversion System) is the muscle—it converts DC power from the battery to AC power for the grid, and vice versa. The EMS (Energy Management System) is the brain—it reads the BMS limits, calculates optimal setpoints, and commands each PCS inverter. The BMS never directly controls the inverters; it only publishes what the battery can safely handle, and the EMS ensures those limits are never exceeded.
How does an EMS control the PCS inverters?
The EMS sends active power setpoint commands to each PCS inverter via Modbus TCP/IP, typically at 1-second intervals or faster. For example, if the EMS determines the system should discharge at 500 kW, it sends that setpoint to each inverter (distributed proportionally if multiple inverters are present). The PCS executes the command and reports actual power back to the EMS, completing the control loop. The EMS continuously adjusts these setpoints based on grid signals, tariff schedules, BMS limits, and optimization algorithms.
How does the EMS work with the BMS to ensure safe operation?
The BMS continuously publishes safe operating parameters—maximum charge power, maximum discharge power, state of charge (SOC), state of health (SOH), and any active alarms. The EMS reads these limits in real-time (typically every second) and constrains all dispatch commands to stay within them. For example, if the BMS reports that maximum discharge power is 450 kW due to temperature limits, the EMS will never command the inverters above 450 kW, even if the optimization algorithm requests more. The BMS is the guardian; the EMS is the operator that respects the guardian's rules.
What happens when a utility or ISO sends a dispatch command?
When a utility, ISO, or aggregator sends a dispatch signal (via DNP3, ICCP, or API), the EMS receives the power request and validates it against current system constraints. The EMS checks BMS limits, inverter availability, SOC bounds, and any site-level constraints. It then calculates the achievable setpoint and distributes commands to each PCS inverter. The EMS reports actual delivered power back to the dispatch authority, completing the telemetry loop. This entire process happens in seconds, enabling participation in fast-response grid services like frequency regulation.
Does the BMS control the inverters?
No. The BMS does not send commands to the inverters—that is the EMS's job. The BMS is purely a monitoring and protection system for the battery cells. It publishes data (voltages, temperatures, SOC, alarms) and safe operating limits, but the EMS is responsible for reading that data and commanding the PCS inverters accordingly. In an emergency, the BMS can open contactors to protect the battery, but normal power dispatch always flows through the EMS.
What communication protocols does the EMS use?
Intellect Operate uses industry-standard protocols for all communications. For on-site equipment (BMS, PCS, meters, weather stations), we use Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP/IP. For utility and ISO dispatch, we support DNP3 and ICCP. For cloud connectivity and third-party integrations, we use MQTT, HTTPS, and REST APIs. All communications are encrypted with TLS 1.3 for security.
What is the best storage EMS for energy storage projects?
The best storage EMS combines vendor-agnostic hardware support, robust BMS integration, proven safety protocols, and AI-powered optimization. WATTMORE's Intellect Operate supports all major battery and inverter manufacturers—including Tesla, LG, Samsung, BYD, CATL, Dynapower, SMA, and EPC Power—via flexible protocol mapping. Our edge-cloud architecture ensures reliable operation even during network outages, while cloud analytics enable fleet-wide optimization.
Can an EMS reduce demand charges?
Yes, demand charge reduction is a core EMS capability. The EMS monitors site load in real-time and predicts when demand peaks will occur. Before the peak, the EMS commands the battery to discharge, shaving the peak and reducing the maximum demand recorded by the utility meter. Intellect Operate typically reduces demand charges by 30-50% depending on load profile and tariff structure, with some C&I customers seeing even greater savings.
What grid services can the EMS participate in?
Intellect Operate enables participation in frequency regulation, spinning reserve, demand response, capacity markets, energy arbitrage, and virtual power plant (VPP) aggregation. The EMS can stack multiple value streams simultaneously—for example, providing frequency regulation while also managing demand charges and solar self-consumption. All grid interconnection is IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 compliant.
How fast can the EMS respond to grid signals?
Intellect Operate achieves sub-second response times for grid signals. Our edge computing architecture runs control algorithms locally, eliminating cloud latency for time-critical operations. This enables participation in fast frequency response (FFR) markets and primary frequency regulation, which require response times under 2 seconds. The EMS continuously reads BMS data and adjusts PCS setpoints at 1-second intervals or faster.
What happens if the network connection is lost?
Intellect Operate uses edge computing with local algorithms that continue operating autonomously during network outages. The EMS stores all data locally and syncs to the cloud when connectivity is restored. Critical functions like demand charge management, solar self-consumption, and BMS safety monitoring continue uninterrupted. Site operators can also access the local HMI for on-site control and visibility.
How does the EMS protect battery warranty and longevity?
The EMS monitors battery state of health (SOH) and adjusts dispatch strategies to maximize asset life. It respects all BMS-published limits, avoids deep cycling when not economically justified, and can enforce custom SOC bounds to reduce degradation. Intellect Operate tracks cycle counts, throughput, and temperature excursions to ensure operations stay within manufacturer warranty requirements. Regular SOH reporting helps asset owners plan for capacity fade over time.
Can the EMS control solar and other DERs alongside storage?
Yes. Intellect Operate orchestrates solar inverters, generators, EV chargers, and controllable loads alongside battery storage. The EMS optimizes the entire site as a unified system—for example, curtailing solar when necessary for grid compliance, charging batteries from excess solar, or coordinating generator dispatch with battery storage for peak shaving. This multi-asset coordination maximizes overall site value.
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