TAK Engineering is a proudly Australian-owned engineering company, specialising in electrical and control system engineering. With a proven track record of delivering successful projects across various industrial applications, TAK Engineering has established itself as a trusted and reliable partner in the field.

TAK Engineering was established in 2016 by its founder, an electrical & control system engineer with extensive expertise in developing automated PLC based control system logic for Toshiba’s SCiB Lithium-Ion battery storage system. Notably, this innovative logic enables rapid scalability of energy storage capacity, ranging from 1.242 kWh to 1.530 MWh, by simply configuring PLC logic parameters to accommodate numbers of Toshiba SCiB battery modules and Battery Management Units (BMUs).

According to Uthaya Siva, founder of TAK Engineering, a milestone achievement in Australian SCiB energy storage was marked in 2012. The first-ever Australian Toshiba SCiB lithium-ion battery storage system was designed and built at the Toshiba International Cooperation workshop in Parramatta. This pioneering project featured a two-string SCiB configuration, comprising five SCiB modules connected to a Selectronic inverter. The system was showcased for a Queensland-based utility company’s SWER (Single Wire Earth Return Line) trials, demonstrating the effectiveness of locally developed technology. Notably, the initial PLC control system utilised a Toshiba PLC, which had limited functionality in modern Ethernet-based communications.

*Photo Courtesy Toshiba International Corporation

Uthaya’s expertise and passion for automation later shifted to Port and Logistics, where he played a crucial role in implementing the world’s largest fully automated container facility at Patrick Terminal, Port Botany, in 2014.

*Photo Courtesy SMH

The Toshiba SCiB demo panel sparked significant interest from local and international stakeholders, catching the attention of Toshiba International Corporation’s senior management. They recognised Uthaya’s expertise and approached him in 2016 to collaborate on their SCiB projects.

In response, Uthaya founded TAK Engineering in 2016, which focus was primarily on supporting Toshiba International Corporation’s SCiB development initiatives. TAK Engineering’s involvement in SCiB development is driven by the goal of minimising control system hardware costs and reducing engineering efforts for scalable system design. This strategic approach enables competitiveness in the dynamic battery storage market.

Following six months of intense development, TAK Engineering successfully delivered a WAGO PFC200-based SCiB high-level PLC control system boasting the following features.

  • Seamless integration with up to 22 Toshiba Generation 1 (Gen 1) and Generation 2 (Gen 2) Battery management Units (BMUs) without requiring gateways or middle hardwares.
  • Rapid system scalability from 1.24 kWh to 1.5 MWh, achievable through PLC parameter configuration in under five minutes.
  • Autonomous battery string selection based on system operating mode (charge or discharge).
  • Autonomous faulty string isolation for enhanced reliability.
  • Additional layer of cell and module protection, eliminating the need for BMU reprogramming.
  • Proven track record of reliable operation across various solar and wind farms, both locally and internationally.

In 2021, TAK Engineering achieved a significant milestone by expanding its services into diverse industries, including:

  • Port Operation
  • Process
  • Manufcaturing
  • Mining Operations
  • Power Generation

This strategic expansion marks a significant step in TAK Engineering’s growth journey. The company’s customer-focused approach, combined with its valued products and services, has earned recognition from numerous clients, solidifying its position as a preferred supplier.