Thytronic
iCCI System: the comprehensive answer to new regulatory requirements
The Italian electrical system is undergoing a profound
transformation, driven by the growing spread of distributed generation and the
need to integrate renewable energy sources safely and effectively. In this
context, the Central Plant Controller (CCI) has become an essential element in
ensuring the observability and regulation of medium-voltage production plants.
The CEI 0-16 standard, together with ARERA Resolution
385/2025/R/eel, has established the mandatory installation of a CCI for all
plants with a total rated power equal to or greater than 100 kW, both new and
existing. This device, considered an “equivalent generator” from the
point of delivery perspective, must be able to monitor electrical parameters,
communicate securely with both the Distribution System Operator (DSO) and the
Transmission System Operator (TSO), and intervene in the regulation of power and
voltage according to the IEC 61850 standard.
In response to these requirements, Thytronic has developed
the iCCI System — an integrated, robust and compliant solution designed to
simplify plant adaptation and ensure full compatibility with the current regulatory
framework.
A
solution designed for seamless integration
The iCCI System is a device for the centralised control of
medium-voltage production plants, installed directly at the point of delivery.
It has been designed to ensure continuous monitoring by the DSO and secure data
transmission to the TSO, in full compliance with Annexes O and T of the CEI
0-16 standard, and by implementing the IEC 62443-4-1, IEC 62443-4-2, and IEC
62351-100-3 cybersecurity standards.
The iCCI System consists of a wall-mounted cabinet complete
with GPS and wiring, and the Thytronic iCCI device.
The wall-mounted cabinet is designed for robustness and ease
of installation, and includes:
· integrated wiring
· GPS with 10-metre antenna and mounting accessories
· AC/DC converter for power supply
· miniature circuit breakers for power disconnection
· terminal blocks for interfacing with field signals
· ±24 Vdc terminals for powering communication and measurement
devices
Inside the cabinet, the Central Plant Controller – iCCI
forms the digital core of the system, responsible for data management,
communication, and security.
The iCCI controller, fully compliant with CEI 0-16,
includes:
· the iCCI61850 licence for the IEC 61850 communication
protocol
· the iCCICS unified Cyber Security certificate (valid for
three years), ensuring secure connections with the DSO
A
complete management ecosystem
For those seeking an even more advanced configuration,
Thytronic also offers an optional predisposition kit. This kit includes CEI
0-16-compliant protection relays, high-precision measurement modules, ThySensor
sensors, and toroidal current transformers for residual current measurement.
The integration of sensing, measurement, protection, and
control simplifies the upgrade of existing plants and ensures optimal
management even in the most complex operational contexts.
The iCCI System is compatible with plants of various sizes
and configurations, suitable for both full-feed-in and self-consumption
installations. It can acquire and transmit the main electrical quantities
(active power, reactive power, and voltage at the point of delivery), monitor
the status of general and unit devices, and modulate active power upon external
command from the DSO.
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