Case Study: Union College achieves 80% fewer outages with RoviSys microgrid controls

Union College reduces outages by 80% with RoviSys

Union College faced frequent disruptive blackouts on its campus in Schenectady, NY, due to an unreliable external power supply. To achieve a stable power flow for its students and essential operations, the college needed a robust control system for its new on-site power generation facility. The automation systems integrator RoviSys was engaged to provide a comprehensive solution.

RoviSys designed and implemented a two-part control system: a Plant Control System to operate the new combined heat and power facility, and a Microgrid Controller to regulate distribution across campus. This integrated solution synchronized dozens of subsystems, provided real-time operator insight, and enabled load management to prioritize critical buildings. The result was a dramatic 80% reduction in outages, with the primary turbine achieving over 90% uptime, ensuring reliable power for the college.

Union College