The context
Energy storage is the key to the energy transition
Integrate renewables
Energy cost saving
Peak shaving
Resilience
Integration challenges
Project cost optimisation
On-time delivery
Selecting the right components for the system
Grid code compliance
Operation challenges
Deliver and prove Return on Investment
Maximise system availability
Comply with IEC and UL standards
Schematic
On-grid resilient microgrid
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Schematic
On-grid EV charging station
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Schematic
Off-grid
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Schematic
Generic schematic for design
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Schematic
Generic schematic for integration
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Design
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AC distribution and grid disconnection
- Disconnect from grid in the event of a blackout
- Combine flexibility from storage with backup capability
- Manage AC distribution
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Energy storage system
- Integrate renewable energy & maximise self-consumption
- Enable peak shaving to optimise grid power demand
and earn revenue from grid services - Native outdoor, no container required in most climates
- Black start local network in case of grid failure
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Load monitoring
- Ensure the load can be held by the energy storage system
- Monitor power quality
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Load monitoring
- Balance the loads with the available power
- Integrate with the Power Management System
- Monitor power quality
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Energy storage system
- Overcome grid constraints to deliver full power to customers
- Maximise self-consumption of REN
- Enable peak shaving to optimise grid power demand
- Native outdoor, no container required in most climates
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Sub-billing and cost allocation
- Legal sub-billing (MID approved)
- Visualisation of charging sessions
- Reporting (FTP data directly to the cloud)
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Ultimate supply redundancy and transfer
- High reliability automatic transfer switch for the ultimate redundancy
- Manage generator start and transfer of the loads
- Integrate with overall system
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Energy storage system
- Operate off-grid with the energy storage as the grid former
- Control and balance the microgrid using the
Power Management System - Minimise or eliminate use of the diesel generator
for reduction of emissions and lower fuel costs - Native outdoor, no container required in most climates
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Load monitoring
- Ensure the load can be held by the energy storage system
- Monitor power quality
Select
The challenge :
Implementing energy storage whilst complying with requirements.
An energy storage installation has to comply with standards for the energy storage system as well as local grid codes. Choosing the right system for the application and for compliance.
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Expert knowledge in the fundamental technologies
- 100 years of switchgear experience at your service
- Help to select suitable balance of system components
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A complimentary set of profiles
- Electro-mechanical engineers, automation engineers,
battery experts, dedicated customer resources, service experts…
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Simple selection of storage technology
- Native outdoor system eliminates the need for a container
- Modular power converter to suit the application
- 186 kWh battery racks
Integrate
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Grid code compatible
- Socomec can advise on the compatibility of the ESS with your local grid code
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The brain of the energy storage system
- ROI maximisation with dedicated functions
- Modular and adaptive platform
- Local source management
- External EMS compliant
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Simple installation
- Ready to use: delivered with the batteries in place
- Liquid-cooled for outdoor installations
- Limited maintenance as no HVAC needed
- Fire safety included