Ingro EMS Controls, Hardware and Software for BESS Intelligence
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Your Batteries Deserve
an Intelligent Brain.

EMS hardware and Ingro's software stack, retrofitted onto your existing BESS. Edge computing, protocol gateways, and AI-driven optimization that turns underperforming batteries into revenue-generating energy assets.

The Core Truth

“Your batteries are only as smart as their controls. Without intelligent EMS, even the best cells are just expensive chemistry.”

Many BESS projects fail not because of bad batteries, but because of bad controls. Ingro retrofits intelligence onto any existing BESS, whether it is a new build where you procured your own containers, or an existing installation that is underperforming.

The Problem

Why Existing BESS Installations
Underperform

The battery storage industry has a controls problem. Billions of rupees of hardware sitting in the field, running on basic logic that ignores everything that has changed since commissioning day.

40%

Underperforming Installations

40% of BESS installations in India underperform because of poor controls and static dispatch strategies. The batteries are fine, the software managing them is not.

30-40%

Revenue Left on the Table

Static charge/discharge schedules ignore real-time market signals, ToD tariffs, and weather forecasts. Operators miss 30-40% of potential revenue every single day.

20-30%

Invisible Degradation

Without cell-level predictive analytics, 20-30% capacity loss goes undetected until warranty claims. By then, it is years too late to intervene.

5+

Fragmented Tooling

One system for monitoring, another for dispatch, spreadsheets for compliance, phone calls for maintenance. Five or more disconnected tools with gaps where value is lost.

Replacing the entire system is expensive and wasteful. Retrofitting EMS controls is 10x cheaper , and turns your existing hardware into a brand-new, AI-optimized system.

What You Get

Complete EMS Hardware +
Software Package

Everything you need to add intelligent controls to your existing BESS, from edge computing hardware and protocol gateways to Ingro's full software stack and on-site commissioning.

01

Edge Computing Hardware

Industrial-grade fanless PC rated for -40 to +70 degrees C, with redundant power supply and 4G/5G cellular + Ethernet connectivity. Built for the harshest environments, outdoor BESS enclosures, rooftop installations, and remote grid sites.

  • Fanless design, no moving parts, no maintenance
  • Wide temperature range: -40 to +70 degrees C
  • Redundant power supply for zero-downtime operation
  • 4G/5G cellular + Ethernet dual connectivity
Specifications
01
Fanless design, no moving parts, no maintenance
02
Wide temperature range: -40 to +70 degrees C
03
Redundant power supply for zero-downtime operation
04
4G/5G cellular + Ethernet dual connectivity
02

Protocol Gateways

Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 61850, DNP3, and OPC-UA gateways that connect to any BMS, PCS, meter, or SCADA system on the market. No vendor lock-in. No protocol barriers.

  • Modbus TCP/RTU for BMS and inverter communication
  • IEC 61850 for utility-grade substation integration
  • DNP3 for SCADA and grid operator connectivity
  • OPC-UA for industrial automation systems
Specifications
01
Modbus TCP/RTU for BMS and inverter communication
02
IEC 61850 for utility-grade substation integration
03
DNP3 for SCADA and grid operator connectivity
04
OPC-UA for industrial automation systems
03

Networking Infrastructure

Managed switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for secure IT/OT convergence. Enterprise-grade cybersecurity meets industrial reliability.

  • Managed industrial Ethernet switches
  • Hardware firewalls with IT/OT segmentation
  • VPN concentrators for secure remote access
  • IEC 62443 compliant network architecture
Specifications
01
Managed industrial Ethernet switches
02
Hardware firewalls with IT/OT segmentation
03
VPN concentrators for secure remote access
04
IEC 62443 compliant network architecture
04

I/O Modules

Digital and analog I/O modules for direct sensor integration where protocol connectivity is not available. Thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, hardwired directly into the intelligence layer.

  • Digital I/O for relay control and status monitoring
  • Analog inputs for temperature, pressure, and current
  • 4-20mA and 0-10V signal conditioning
  • Direct sensor integration bypassing legacy controllers
Specifications
01
Digital I/O for relay control and status monitoring
02
Analog inputs for temperature, pressure, and current
03
4-20mA and 0-10V signal conditioning
04
Direct sensor integration bypassing legacy controllers
05

Ingro Software Stack

Cloud EMS, Battery AI, and Battery Passport, pre-installed, pre-configured, and ready to go. The full intelligence layer that transforms raw hardware into an optimized energy asset.

  • Cloud EMS for real-time monitoring and fleet management
  • Battery AI for optimization and predictive maintenance
  • Battery Passport for lifecycle tracking and compliance
  • Integration layer connecting all hardware protocols
Specifications
01
Cloud EMS for real-time monitoring and fleet management
02
Battery AI for optimization and predictive maintenance
03
Battery Passport for lifecycle tracking and compliance
04
Integration layer connecting all hardware protocols
06

Installation & Commissioning

On-site installation by Ingro engineers. Protocol mapping, signal verification, control loop testing, and go-live support. We do not ship hardware and disappear, we commission it and make sure it works.

  • On-site installation by certified Ingro engineers
  • Protocol mapping and signal verification
  • Control loop testing and performance validation
  • Go-live support with 72-hour monitoring window
Specifications
01
On-site installation by certified Ingro engineers
02
Protocol mapping and signal verification
03
Control loop testing and performance validation
04
Go-live support with 72-hour monitoring window
07

Ongoing Support

OTA software updates, 24/7 monitoring, and remote troubleshooting. Your EMS gets smarter over time, new features, new optimizations, new market strategies, delivered automatically.

  • Over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates
  • 24/7 remote monitoring and anomaly detection
  • Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Quarterly performance review and optimization
Specifications
01
Over-the-air (OTA) firmware and software updates
02
24/7 remote monitoring and anomaly detection
03
Remote troubleshooting and diagnostics
04
Quarterly performance review and optimization
The Retrofit Advantage

10x Cheaper Than
Replacing Your Entire System

Why rip out working batteries when you can add intelligence? Ingro's EMS Controls retrofit brings your existing BESS into the AI era without touching the cells.

Factor
Full Replacement
Ingro EMS Retrofit
Cost
Full CAPEX, cells, containers, PCS, EMS
10-15% of replacement cost
Downtime
Weeks to months of decommissioning
Installation in days, minimal disruption
Waste
Working batteries sent to recycling
Zero waste, existing hardware stays in place
Dispatch
May get better BMS, same static dispatch
AI-optimized, market-responsive dispatch
Compatibility
Locked to new vendor ecosystem
Works with ANY existing BMS and PCS
Time to Value
6-12 months procurement + installation
Weeks from contract to go-live
Ongoing Updates
Static firmware, manual upgrades
OTA updates, system gets smarter over time

Ingro's integration layer works with any existing BMS , from multiple BESS manufacturers. Your existing hardware starts performing like a brand-new, AI-optimized system.

The Intelligence Layer

Ingro's Software Stack,
Deployed on Your Hardware

The AI Powered BESS vision applied to your existing infrastructure. Four integrated platforms that bring your batteries to life.

Who This Is For

Built for Teams
Who Already Have Batteries

Whether you are retrofitting an underperforming installation or building a new BESS project and need the intelligence layer, Ingro's EMS Controls are designed for you.

BESS Owners with Underperforming Installations

Your batteries are installed but not delivering the returns you expected. Static dispatch, poor monitoring, and no optimization mean you are leaving money on the table every day. Ingro retrofits intelligence onto your existing hardware.

Project Developers Who Source Their Own Containers

You have secured battery containers from your preferred supplier but need the EMS and controls layer. Ingro provides the complete intelligence stack, hardware and software, so you can focus on project development.

EPCs Who Need a Controls Partner

You build BESS projects but controls are not your core competency. Partner with Ingro for the EMS hardware, software, commissioning, and ongoing support while you focus on civil, electrical, and structural engineering.

Solar+Storage Installations Lacking Smart Dispatch

Your solar-plus-storage system charges and discharges on a fixed schedule. Ingro adds AI-driven dispatch that responds to ToD tariffs, weather forecasts, and grid signals, turning a basic setup into an optimized energy asset.

How It Works

From Assessment to Optimization
in Weeks

A structured deployment process that minimizes disruption to your existing operations. Most EMS retrofits go live within weeks of contract signing.

01

Site Assessment

Our engineers survey your existing BESS infrastructure, BMS vendor, PCS type, communication protocols, network topology, and physical layout. We identify every integration point.

02

System Design

Custom EMS architecture designed for your specific hardware. Protocol mapping, network design, I/O allocation, and software configuration, all documented before a single cable is pulled.

03

Hardware Installation

On-site installation of edge computing hardware, protocol gateways, networking infrastructure, and I/O modules. Minimal downtime, most installations complete in days.

04

Software Deployment

Cloud EMS, Battery AI, and Battery Passport configured and connected. Control loops tested, dispatch strategies validated, and performance baselines established.

05

Commissioning & Go-Live

Full system testing under real operating conditions. Signal verification, failover testing, and 72-hour monitored operation before formal handover.

06

Continuous Optimization

OTA updates, quarterly performance reviews, and ongoing AI model retraining. Your system gets smarter every month, new market opportunities deployed automatically.

Continuous optimization, your system gets smarter every month
Industries

EMS Controls for
Every Type of BESS

Whether your batteries serve the grid, power a factory, back up a data center, or buffer EV chargers, Ingro's EMS Controls deliver the intelligence layer you need.

Grid-Scale BESS

CERC-compliant EMS for ancillary services and energy arbitrage

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Industrial BESS

Demand charge optimization and ToD tariff arbitrage

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Data Centers

UPS-grade controls with sub-millisecond failover

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EV Charging Hubs

Smart charge management and grid buffering intelligence

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Microgrids

Intelligent load management and solar-BESS coordination

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Get Started

Ready to Make Your BESS Intelligent?

Whether you are retrofitting an existing installation or building new, talk to our team about how Ingro's EMS Controls can transform your battery assets.