RDS Enters Clean Energy Market with New End-to-End Embedded Solutions

Westerham, Kent – Review Display Systems (RDS), a leading UK provider of specialist display and embedded computing technologies, has officially expanded its capabilities into the clean energy sector, unveiling a comprehensive suite of ruggedised hardware and IoT solutions designed to support the UK’s transition to renewable infrastructure.

The announcement comes as the demand for intelligent, highly resilient infrastructure accelerates across the green energy landscape -from utility-scale wind and solar installations to rapidly growing urban electric vehicle (EV) charging networks.

Engineering the Brains of the Smart Grid

As decentralised energy networks grow more complex, the requirement for robust edge computing has become paramount. RDS’s new clean energy portfolio focuses heavily on custom single-board computers (SBCs) and industrial Box PCs driven by low-power, high-efficiency Intel and ARM processors.

Engineered specifically to serve as the control cores for smart meters, renewable energy controllers, and EV chargers, these systems deliver real-time data processing while maintaining an exceptionally low power draw. To ensure reliability in hostile environments, the platforms feature fanless, high-vibration-resistant designs fully certified to rigorous industrial standards like EN50155. Peter Marchant – RDS Embedded Systems Manager explains; The renewable energy sector in the UK is expanding at a rapid rate. RDS now has a large range of embedded hardware and software solutions specifically geared towards long term supply and support, built to industrial specifications designed for 24 hour operation.

Visualisation Built for Extreme Environments

Recognising that critical energy assets are frequently subjected to intense weather and direct sunlight, RDS has integrated specialized human-machine interfaces (HMIs) into its clean energy lineup.

The company’s latest display modules feature:

• IP65 and IP68 Ratings: Complete protection against dust, water ingress, and driving rain.
• Extended Temperature Performance: Fully validated to operate reliably in extremes ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
• High-Brightness and Optical Bonding: High-resolution TFT LCDs and micro OLEDs engineered to maintain perfect legibility under direct, blinding solar glare.

Smart Connectivity and Predictive Analytics

Beyond physical hardware, RDS is tackling the challenges of grid intelligence through the deployment of its SensConnect-IoT platform. By utilising smart gateways equipped with 5G, LoRa, and MQTT protocols, energy operators can securely monitor remote assets, such as offshore wind turbines or isolated solar arrays, from centralized control rooms.

Furthermore, the integration of edge AI and machine learning allows these systems to perform real-time load balancing and execute predictive maintenance. By identifying components tracking toward failure before a breakdown occurs, the technology aims to drastically reduce operational downtime and extend the lifespan of expensive renewable assets.

A Complete UK Technical Partnership

Now backed by the global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities of the Volex Group, RDS is positioning itself as a full-scale design and manufacturing partner. Operating from its headquarters in Westerham, Kent, the company provides bespoke, end-to-end engineering, guiding projects from initial 3D prototyping and PCB design through to compliance testing (CE, FCC, ISO 9001) and scalable mass production.

"The clean energy transition requires hardware that is just as intelligent as it is durable," an RDS technical representative stated. "Our focus is on eliminating the vulnerabilities in signal integrity, weatherproofing, and data connectivity, giving green tech innovators a single, reliable point of design and manufacturing right here in the UK."

Aligned with ISO 14001 environmental management standards, RDS’s new clean energy solutions are available immediately for integration into next-generation sustainable infrastructure projects.