MCS G2 - Next-Gen Energy Management System

The MCS G2 is Apex's flagship microgrid controller that transforms complex energy systems into intelligent, optimized networks. This advanced control system serves as the central brain of your energy infrastructure, delivering three core value propositions:

Energy Security

Maintain grid independence and outage resilience

Energy Optimization

Maximize savings through intelligent dispatch

Comprehensive Insights

Real-time intelligence into your energy system

Hardware System Overview
Processor
Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano
RAM
8GB LPDDR4
Storage
256GB NVMe SSD
Analog Interface
High-end 24-bit for power quality
Digital Outputs
2 x Dry contact output
Digital Inputs
2 x Dry contact digital inputs
Voltage Measurements
4 x Voltage measurements
Current Transformers
4 x CT inputs
Network Ports
2 x Isolated ethernet ports
Power Supply
12V DC or Single/Three phase AC
Dynamic Battery Zones
The MCS allocates storage between self-consumption, time-of-use, and backup reserves dynamically for optimal savings.
Selfconsumption
40%
Time of Use
35%
Backup Reserve
25%
On-site Predictions
The MCS does real-time predictions for solar generation and load consumption to optimise dispatch.
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PV Power (kW)

Total Load (kW)

Apex MCS Control Capabilities

01
ML Predictions

Embedded forecasting for site load and solar generation to optimize dispatch.

02
TOU / Arbitrage

Automates charging and discharging around tariff windows to reduce energy cost.

03
Export Control

Controls grid export limits to remain compliant with utility requirements.

04
Load Control

Orchestrates critical and non-critical loads with programmable logic.

05
Remote Settings

Secure remote configuration of DER assets and operating constraints.

06
Configuration Presets

Applies validated operating profiles for repeatable commissioning.

07
Peak Shaving

Reduces demand peaks to lower maximum demand charges.

08
Public Utility Interfacing

Supports DNP3 and related utility integration protocols.

09
Genset Integration

Coordinates generator and PV operation in parallel or cascaded modes.

10
Trading-Ready Design

Architecture prepared for future market participation and transactive energy.

Apex MCS Monitoring Capabilities

01
Power Quality

Detailed power quality analytics through the 32nd harmonic.

02
Advanced Graphing

High-resolution trends and event overlays for faster diagnostics.

03
String Monitoring

String-level voltage, current, power, and energy visibility.

04
Local & Remote Backups

Redundant on-site and off-site backups for long-term retention.

05
Emulate Any Meter

Acts as a Modbus server to emulate meter endpoints when required.

06
MCS Metering

Built-in metering capability for accurate on-site energy accounting.

07
Plant Financial Reports

OPEX, CAPEX, yield, and ROI reporting at plant level.

08
Custom Event-Driven Alerts

Rules-based alerts for faults, performance anomalies, and state changes.

09
Telemetry Egress

Streams telemetry to external platforms via MQTT or HTTP POST.

Experience the MCS

Unlock advanced control and monitoring with the Apex MCS G2.