KYOTO

Order Group has partnered with Kyoto Group AS to develop an innovative industrial IoT and Digital Twin solution for the ambitious Kyotopia project, which moved from solar energy production to advanced thermal energy storage. Over three and a half years, our team was deeply involved in shaping the project from a basic MVP to a complex system capable of precisely and efficiently managing energy storage.

The main challenge in this project was the sheer scale and technical complexity of integrating industrial IoT solutions with robust digital twin technology for a large-scale thermal energy storage system. We dealt with changing project requirements, frequent trips to Oslo for hands-on collaboration, and the complicated process of connecting complex physical hardware with sophisticated software systems.

Our solution was based on a multi-faceted approach that included developing a user-friendly interface for energy management and building a backend that could handle large volumes of data with high reliability. We used technologies such as React.js, Python and AWS, as well as tools such as Terragrunt and Jenkins, to create a scalable and secure infrastructure. This structure supported a sophisticated battery management system (BMS) and enabled real-time monitoring and control of the energy storage process.

The development process began with a UX/UI MVP and has evolved significantly to include a comprehensive SCADA-based BMS for thermal energy storage management. This system included surveillance functions, weather data collection, energy price analysis, and a plant performance simulation interface. Each feature has been carefully designed to ensure seamless integration into the overall system and provide the Kyoto team with actionable information.

Throughout the project, we used Agile and SCRUM methodologies, which were crucial in managing such a complex project. We learned how important it is to be adaptable and to work closely with experts from various fields. This approach not only helped us meet the changing needs of the project, but also ensured that we were always up to date with the latest industry standards and practices.