Guascor Energy and Martin Energy Group announce Native BESS Hybrid Control Integration
Guascor Energy and Martin Energy Group have successfully validated a new native hybrid control integration combining the Guascor Energy GCS-E control system, the Guascor G-56HM engine, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) provided by Martin Energy.
This milestone demonstrates fully coordinated hybrid operation across multiple modes, including grid-connected operation, pure island mode, and islanded operation supported by battery storage. The integration allows the control system to automatically adapt its behavior based on the operating condition, ensuring stable, efficient, and responsive power delivery.
In traditional island mode, the generator set must manage frequency and voltage regulation on its own, requiring fast and stable control responses. With the addition of a BESS, power delivery, ramp rates, and control dynamics must be coordinated differently to balance energy, support transient loads, and reduce mechanical stress.
Through native integration between the Guascor Energy GCS-E control platform and the Martin Energy BESS application layer, the system can seamlessly transition between operating modes while applying the correct control strategy for each scenario.
Key benefits of the integrated system include:
- Smoother, safer transitions between operating modes
- Optimized power delivery and load management
- Enhanced dynamic response to changing conditions
- Reduced stress on engines and electrical equipment
- Improved overall system performance and customer experience
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in hybrid-ready generation systems, delivering flexible, integrated, and future-oriented energy solutions for modern distributed power applications.
“This integration demonstrates the flexibility of the GCS-E control platform and the strength of our collaboration with Martin Energy,” said Javier del Valle, Control Manager at Guascor Energy. “By combining our GCS-E control system and G-56HM engine with Martin Energy’sBESS, we are proving what fully coordinated hybrid operation can achieve across all modes. Together, we are advancing practical, hybrid-ready generation solutions that deliver smoother transitions, optimized power delivery, and a more resilient experience for customers.”
“Martin Energy is pleased to further advance BESS technology through deep integration with Guascor Energy’s advanced control system,” said Dedrick Martin, Service & Technical Manager at Martin Energy Group. “Martin’s microgrid experience, combined with collaborative innovation, demonstrates our flexibility and vision for resilient, powerful microgrid solutions.”
