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Derek Glynn will present at Solarplaza Asset Management Europe

EMR to Showcase Cybersecurity Solutions at Solarplaza Asset Management Europe

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EMR Integrated Solutions will exhibit and present at next month’s Solarplaza Summit Asset Management Europe, demonstrating the company’s UniCAS cybersecurity platform specifically designed for solar asset managers and operators.

The Irish-headquartered firm will maintain an exhibition presence throughout the summit whilst Chief Operating Officer Derek Glynn delivers a keynote presentation on Day 1. His 20-minute session, “Cybersecurity in renewables: What predictions and risks should you prepare for?” will examine mounting security challenges alongside Stephen Parsons from VISO.

EMR’s exhibition stand will showcase UniCAS, a unified secure communications platform that addresses the cybersecurity challenges facing renewable energy asset managers. The solution consolidates site access control for operations and maintenance teams, telecoms providers, CCTV suppliers, and equipment manufacturers whilst supporting NIS2 compliance.

“Asset managers often inherit a plethora of hardware devices from different manufacturers with different configurations and security policies,” explained Derek Glynn.  “UniCAS standardises security protocols across entire portfolios, replacing existing site routers with data centre-managed firewalls that provide zero inbound public internet access.”

EMR recently deployed the solution across Schroders Greencoat’s solar farms throughout the United Kingdom, delivering what Asset Director Adriano Tortora described as “pro-active cyber security management” addressing governance and compliance challenges.

Glynn’s presentation will explore inadequate security controls, resource constraints, and evolving regulatory frameworks including NIS2. The session promises practical insights through real-world case studies, drawing on EMR’s experience securing critical infrastructure for major solar operators.

Summit visitors can discuss specific cybersecurity requirements for solar installations directly with EMR specialists at the company’s exhibition stand.

The Solarplaza Summit Asset Management Europe brings together renewable energy asset managers, operators, and technology providers. This year’s programme emphasises maximising asset performance whilst managing emerging risks including cybersecurity threats that have disrupted energy supplies across Europe in recent incidents.

Registration details are available through the Solarplaza website.

Alan Feenan and Dominic Crudden from EMR at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR to Showcase Secure Comms Solutions at Solar Ireland 2025

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EMR Integrated Solutions will demonstrate how unified, secure communications platforms are transforming renewable energy asset management at this year’s premier solar industry event

EMR Integrated Solutions, a leading provider of secure operational technology (OT) networks and SCADA solutions, will be exhibiting at Solar Ireland 2025 on 2nd October at the RDS Dublin. The company will showcase its UniCAS platform, a unified, secure communications solution designed specifically for renewable energy asset managers operating solar and wind farms across Ireland and the UK.

Addressing Critical Infrastructure Challenges

Solar Ireland 2025, themed “Advancing Towards Net Zero,” brings together key stakeholders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Ireland’s renewable energy sector. As the country accelerates towards its climate commitments, the need for robust, secure communications infrastructure has become paramount for renewable energy operators.

“Asset managers are facing increasing pressure to maintain secure, compliant operations whilst managing multiple service providers across distributed renewable energy estates,” said Dominic Crudden, business development manager with EMR Integrated Solutions.

“UniCAS addresses these challenges by providing a single, unified platform that consolidates communications, enhances security, and reduces operational complexity.”

UniCAS: Purpose-Built for Renewable Energy

UniCAS (Unified Communications and Access System) has been specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of renewable energy asset managers. The platform provides standardised control, secure access, and supports NIS2-compliant security for communication networks at solar and wind farms, allowing operators to consolidate and control access for operations and maintenance (O&M) teams, telecoms providers, data providers, CCTV systems, and other third parties.

Key benefits of the UniCAS platform include:

  • Enhanced Security: Zero-trust principles with no inbound public internet access, protecting against unauthorised access attempts and advanced malware
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports NIS2-compliant security framework with standardised technology and security policies across all sites
  • Cost Optimisation: Consolidation of telecoms service providers through pooled data plans and carrier-agnostic LTE connectivity
  • Operational Efficiency: Simplified onboarding and offboarding of O&M teams and third-party service providers
  • Maximum Uptime: High-speed, high-performance connectivity with high-availability access gateways ensuring uninterrupted data flow to centralised SCADA systems

Proven Track Record

EMR’s expertise in secure communications for renewable energy has been validated through successful deployments across the sector. The company recently upgraded the cyber security and communications infrastructure at solar farms managed by Schroders Greencoat across the United Kingdom, delivering a resilient, secure cellular network that ensures maximum network uptime.

Supporting Ireland’s Solar Growth

Ireland’s solar sector continues to experience significant growth as the country works towards its renewable energy targets. The government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions has created unprecedented opportunities for solar development, but also highlighted the critical importance of robust infrastructure to support these installations.

“As Ireland’s solar capacity expands, the communications infrastructure supporting these assets must be equally robust and secure,” continued Dominic Crudden. “UniCAS provides asset managers with the confidence that their operations are protected, compliant, and optimally managed.”

Visit EMR at Solar Ireland 2025

EMR will be demonstrating the UniCAS platform at Stand 9 during Solar Ireland 2025. The company’s technical experts will be available to discuss specific challenges facing renewable energy asset managers and demonstrate how unified communications can transform operational efficiency whilst maintaining the highest security standards.

Solar Ireland 2025 takes place on Thursday, 2nd October 2025 at the RDS Dublin. The event will feature market leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders discussing the latest developments in Ireland’s transition to sustainable energy.

EMR field engineering at solar farms

EMR enhances cyber security and operational visibility for solar assets across UK, Italy and the Netherlands

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Stern Energy chooses EMR to assist in enhancing solar farm security and providing greater operational visibility across their estate

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Northern Lighthouse Board boosts maritime safety with support from EMR

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The Northern Lighthouse Board enjoys real-time maritime safety reporting, thanks to a SCADA deployment completed by EMR.

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Alan Feenan, director of sales, EMR

EMR collaborates with Stern Energy to enhance cyber security for its European solar farms

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Leading utility network and cyber security provider, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced a collaboration with Stern Energy, which will see it enhance cyber security and improve operational visibility at Stern Energy’s solar farm clients across the UK, Italy and the Netherlands.

EMR will deploy UniCAS, its secure communications platform, which provides standardised control and secure access with an eye to NIS2 compliance at each solar site, ensuring greater operational visibility and uninterrupted flows of grid-connected data back to its clients’ SCADA systems.

UniCAS complements Stern Energy’s technical services in the construction, management, maintenance and revamping of photovoltaic systems across Europe.

Commenting on the development, Andrea Muncivi, managing director with Stern Energy said:

“As an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) provider, we have a duty to our solar energy clients to act as their trusted advisor.  This includes making them aware of potential weaknesses in the cyber security posture of their field-based assets.  Working closely with EMR helps us to address those weaknesses and keeps our clients compliant with industry regulations.

“The EMR team has a high level of competence around secure communications.  We’re very happy with the results and keen to strengthen our service portfolio with their assistance.”

EMR’s UniCAS solution includes a managed service delivered through its network operations centre, which alerts in response to service interruptions or communications outages, allowing for swift problem resolution and maximum network uptime.  This is a critical part of the service as Mr Muncivi explains.

“Network uptime is critical for us as we guarantee response time.  For example, with a temporary communications failure we lose connectivity to the CCTV system so the risk of unauthorised site access increases or similarly an alert might be indicative of a system bypass attempt.  Without this visibility we’re running blind but EMR’s monitoring service fulfils our commitment to safe operation of our systems and consistent generation of grid data as required.”

“European directives such as NIS2 are forcing a more robust response from critical national infrastructure providers to the threats posed by malicious actors,” according to Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions.

“UniCAS has the benefit of allowing renewable energy asset managers to consolidate and control access to field assets for O&Ms, telecoms and data providers, CCTV providers and other third parties.  Onboarding and offboarding to the network is easy while centralised security policy enforces access parameters.  Our service has clearly tapped into the need for risk mitigation in cyber security and sales are growing strongly in the utility sector.”

EMR has a strong track record of working with providers across renewable energy. Its clients include Greencoat UK Wind, Schroders Greencoat LLP, Enerco Energy and Greater Gabbard Ofto.

 

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Editors’ Notes

The Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive was the first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity, and its specific aim was to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity across the Member States.  NIS2 seeks to oblige more entities and sectors to take measures, which would assist in increasing the level of cybersecurity in Europe in the longer term.  NIS2 entered into force on 16 January 2023, and Member States have until 17 October 2024, to transpose its measures into national law.

 

Pictured above is Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions

Schroders Greencoat Solar

Secure communications rollout for Schroders Greencoat Solar

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EMR Integrated Solutions has upgraded the cyber security and comms infrastructure at the solar farm estate managed by Schroders Greencoat Solar.

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EMR makes light work of secure communications rollout for the solar portfolio managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP

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Leading utility network and wireless telecommunications specialist, EMR Integrated Solutions announced it secured a three-year contract to upgrade the cyber security and communications infrastructure at 124 solar farms managed by Schroders Greencoat across the United Kingdom.

Under the terms of the deal, EMR will design, deliver and manage a resilient, secure, cellular network, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of site data and maximum network uptime for the company’s line of business application.

As part of the service, the team at EMR’s network operations centre will monitor all sites and immediately escalate operational alerts relating to communications failures or system outages to relevant third parties.

All users including external third parties enjoy secure remote access based on Zero Trust principles, thanks to a cloud-based, centralised security management platform.  Unauthorised access attempts as well as exploits and advanced malware are immediately identified and blocked.

Commenting on the announcement, Adriano Tortora, asset director at Schroders Greencoat LLP said:

“The most important result of this workstream is having pro-active cyber security management in place and this addresses our governance and compliance challenges, which have become more and more relevant in recent times.”

As a first step, EMR’s field engineers conducted a full communications audit at each site.  Recommendations were then made for a common network architecture with technology uniformity across the estate.

“Our work with EMR doesn’t stop once all control projects are done,” said Mr Tortora.  “Our relationship is based on a partnership which continues to evolve as we acquire more assets.  The team are flexible, proactive and great to work with.”

Greencoat Solar has an ambitious acquisition strategy, a move that is reflective of global decarbonisation efforts.

EMR has a strong working relationship with the Schroders Greencoat group, having performed similar communications upgrades at many of its onshore windfarms across the UK and Ireland.

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Pictured above is Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR Integrated Solutions

EMR is proud sponsor of Scottish Renewables' Onshore Wind Conference

EMR announces sponsorship of Scottish Renewables’ Onshore Wind Conference

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Leading SCADA network and wireless telecommunications supplier, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced that it will act as event sponsor at this year’s Scottish Renewables’ Onshore Wind Conference.

The event which takes place virtually on 1st June next is a major date in the diary and brings together leading decision-makers to map out how Scotland can secure a sustainable future for the sector by examining the business opportunities—as well as the obstacles—and considering the system changes needed to achieve its net-zero target.

EMR is in good company and shares a platform with other event sponsors such as SSE Renewables, RWE, Natural Power and official media partner, reNews.

Commenting on the move, Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR said:

“The Scottish renewable energy market is a key area of focus for us in 2021 and beyond.  We’re delighted to act as an event sponsor which gives us the opportunity to share our knowledge and expertise in building utility-grade networks with other members.”

Renewable energy professionals are invited to EMR’s virtual exhibition booth where we will deliver a live presentation, entitled “Guaranteeing Secure, High Availability Comms to Remote Locations: What are the Pitfalls?”

During the slot, we will explore some of the challenges  we see when investing in mission-critical comms networks and how asset managers and site operators can avoid potential operational problems by investing in and securing their communications networks.

Further details on the conference including registration details are available here:  https://www.scottishrenewables.com/events/130-onshore-21

Alan Feenan, sales director, EMR Integrated Solutions

Revenue boost for EMR following €13.3m contract win

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  • Digital transformation project supports customers and enables low carbon, smart grid future through enhanced remote network management
  • EMR’s UK operation to support 20 green energy jobs by 2022

Dunboyne, Co Meath, Thursday, 1st April 2021:  Leading utility network and wireless telecommunications specialist, EMR Integrated Solutions today announced it has secured a €13.3 million contract with the UK’s Northern Powergrid, as part of its digital transformation to a smarter, greener electricity grid.

Under the terms of the deal, EMR will upgrade the company’s secondary Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to an IP (Internet Protocol) communications platform across 7,500 distribution substations.

This investment will enable Northern Powergrid to activate enhanced automation across these substations, centralise control of its remote field assets and build a better understanding of electricity consumption patterns across the grid.

EMR’s UK operation, based in Manchester, is growing steadily and is currently recruiting to support 20 green energy jobs by early 2022.

This project is a critical part of Northern Powergrid’s ongoing work at the forefront of net zero development and green growth.  The company powers everyday life for 8 million people across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East of England, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

Commenting on the investment, Mark Nicholson, Northern Powergrid’s Head of Smart Grids, said:

“This project will enhance network flexibility and build more digital capability to meet our customers’ needs now and in the future. It will help facilitate our transition to a Distribution System Operator (DSO) that actively manages varying generation and demands across our grid as our customers become more dependent on electricity to power their lights, heating and transport.

“The ability to remotely operate more of our assets and improve network visibility through collection of real-time monitoring data will help us provide better services to our customers.  We can use the IP network to remotely troubleshoot and manage devices across the air, which reduces infrastructure management costs and enables us to be responsive to an active network and the needs of our customers.”

“This is an exciting contract for EMR to be part of,” explained Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR.

“The project design offers Northern Powergrid a secure, responsive and fully compliant technical solution, while delivering a robust and easy to manage platform for the organisation’s team of engineers.  Our approach to designing, building and supporting utility networks is viewed by many utility providers as a critical element of their digital transformation efforts and organisations such as Northern Powergrid have responded positively, viewing EMR as a safe pair of hands.”

Paul Green, project manager for Northern Powergrid, said: “The project rollout is underway and due for completion by March 2023.

“We’re working closely with the team at EMR to ensure we have the support we need to deliver our plans.  Where we have technical challenges, we work together to overcome them, and the project team is very responsive which is important as we make this investment a reality for our customers.”

EMR entered the UK utility market just over five years ago and during that time has established a strong footprint working with utility providers such as SSE, Greencoat UK Wind, Greater Gabbard OFTO, Northern Ireland Water, Severn Trent Water and Affinity Water.

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Pictured above is Alan Feenan, sales director with EMR

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Microwave for Greater Gabbard OFTO offshore wind keeps operations running smoothly

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EMR has completed a microwave communications project for the Greater Gabbard offshore wind transmission assets located off the coast of Suffolk in the United Kingdom.

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