Michael Wollny Director, Business Development Off-Grid Solutions
SMA Solar Technology AG, Germany
BSW-Solar special exhibition
"Rural Electrification" at Intersolar 2011
Large Scale Off-Grid PV-Power Supply with Renewables
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Outline
» SMA Solar Technology, Company introduction
» Market Potential Off-Grid
» Economical aspects
» Suitable technological solutions
» Best practices
Outline| Company Introduction| Potential Market| Economical aspects | Suitable technological solutions| Best practices | Conclusion
SMA is market and technology leader for PV inverters
SMA offers inverters for all applications in photovoltaics
On-grid From <1 kW
To >1 MW
Thin film
Crystalline modules
Concentrator modules
Back-up
Off-grid
All PV applications All performance ranges All module types
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Continuous internationalization in order to take over key positions in all future solar markets
More than 900 sales and service personnel all over the globe
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SMA will benefit from the worldwide growth of the solar market due to the good market positioning
In 2010, SMA achieved nearly 45 % in sales abroad.
> Founded in 1981
> Turnover of 1.9 billion Euros in 2010
> 7.8 gigawatt produced in 2010
> More than 5,000 employees all over
the globe, approx. 330 trainees
> 17 foreign subsidiaries on four continents
> Best efficiency worldwide (98.7 %)
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Source: SMA/Navigant Consult
Estimated Off-Grid Market Size in 2011
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Estimated Off-Grid Market Size in 2011
Source: SMA/Navigant Consult
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Sustitution of Diesel Generation Power with Renewables
Source: SMA
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Estimated costs by using diesel generator » The electricity cost ranges between 0.30 Euros (dark brown) to 2.4 Euro (light yellow)
» The computations have been performed in three main steps.
- Calculation of transport costs for diesel; - Calculation of production cost for electricity - Calculation of the final costs of electricity consist of the production costs and the costs of labour, maintenance and amortization.
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The electricity production cost calculated for a 15 kWp off-grid PV System in Africa
» The electricity production cost ranges from 0.2 up to 0.55 EUR/kWh
» Large geographical differences can be observed: some of the most favorable regions with low costs have very low population density (e.g. Sahara with 0-15 persons/km2) while at other are relatively densely populated (e.g. Tanzania, South Africa with 30-100 persons/km2 ))
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Outline| Company Introduction| Potential Market| Economical aspects | Suitable technological solutions| Best practices | Conclusion
Analysis of sensitivity: Benefits of PV Hybrid Systems
» With state-of-the-art PV-system costs as well as diesel fuel prices, a 30 kW PV hybrid system is approx. 20 % cheaper (regarding TCO)
» Above diesel fuel costs of approx. 0,8 €/l, the PV hybrid system will stay more cost effective
» With another decrease of PV system costs to half of today‘s price level, the costs of a PV hybrid system will only be 50 % of the costs for a full diesel power supply.
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Outline| Company Introduction| Potential Market| Economical aspects | Suitable technological solutions| Best practices | Conclusion
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System technology – depending on size, the right concept has to be chosen
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Suitable technological solutions for rural electrification
1. Grid extension for urban areas (AC bus line)
2. Genset dominated supply (Petrol, Gasoline, LPG)(AC bus line)
3. Solar Home Systems (DC-Bus line)
4. Hybrid or Mini Grid power supply systems based on Renewables (AC bus line)
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Modular hybrid design
» Grid quality electricity » Easy expandability » Backup solution » Integration of different RES » Standard components
Inverter
AC bus line ~ =
~ =
~ =
Master Inverter
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SMA Multicluster Technology
» Easy set-up for hybrid systems and mini-grids
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Multicluster Box 6 Number of Sunny Island: 6 Load connection: 55 kW Multicluster Box 12 Number of Sunny Island: 12 Load connection: 110 kW Multicluster Box 36 Number of Sunny Island: 36 Load connection: 300 kW
SMA Multicluster Technology
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SMA Multicluster Technology
» Approved technology for rural electrification and mini grids » AC-coupled hybrid systems » Outstanding flexibility and use of different renewable energy sources » High security of energy supplies and availability » Special knowledge for proper installation not needed
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» Modular system configuration up to 300 kW » Use of standard components (Mulicluster Box, SI5048, SB, SMC, BATFUSE) » Comfortable transport to remote areas » Quick installation and commissioning
SMA Multicluster Technology
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Hierarchy and communication links in the cluster group
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Off-Grid Power Supply Isle of Eigg, Scotland
» Scottish Inner Hebrides
» 16 km distance to the coast
» Harboring around 100 residents
» The community consists of 45 households, 26 business and 6 community buildings
» Up to 2008: diesel supply during the day (reason was, noise protection)
... and in the evening candle light!
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System control 100 kWp
(12 x SI5048)
Hydro power 110 kW
Wind Energy 24 kW (4 x WB6000)
Photovoltaic 10 kWp (3 x
SB3000)
Interconnection of different Renewable Energy
Outline| Company Introduction| Potential Market| Economical aspects | Suitable technological solutions| Best practices | Conclusion
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Micro-Grid: Distributed Renewable Energy Supply System
Outline| Company Introduction| Potential Market| Economical aspects | Suitable technological solutions| Best practices | Conclusion
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System Control over 3 parameter only
1. Frequency Shift Power Control
2. Voltage vs. Reactive Power
3. Battery State of Charge
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» Frequency depending power control (FSPC, Frequency Shift Power Control), if battery is full and more renewable energy is available.
f= 50 Hz
Low energy consumption
Charged battery High penetration from renwables
f= (50+∆f) Hz
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Variable No 1: System Frequency
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» Similar to the grid interconnection without additional communication wiring » Output power control from PV and Wind with grid frequency » Increasing of system frequency results in declining of feeding from the inverters
Pac (%)
Fac (Hz)+ 1 + 2 + 3-1-2-3 f0
50
100
Fac-Start delta (1Hz)
Fac-Limit delta (2Hz)
+ 4
Fac-delta+ (4,5Hz)
-4
Fac-delta- (4,5Hz)
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Frequency Shift Power Control
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» Parallel operation of voltage sources desired droop control
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UBWR UGEN
Variable No 2: Voltage vs. Reactive Power
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» Sunny Island monitor and controls the system automatically
» Integrated Parameter: State of charge (SOC)
1. SOC 60 %: Generator is started
2. SOC 90 %: Generator is stopped
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Diesel Generator is only needed if renewables are not available !
Variable No 3: State of Charge
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» Electrification of 4 villages in the Region of Gardez, Afghanistan
» System with 100 kWp Photovoltaic and 250 kW - Diesel Generator
» 14 km medium voltage grid between the villages
» Prepaid-card system installed to cover the maintenance cost
Systems deliver energy in network quality !
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Village Electrification – Afghanistan
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» Electrification of over 250 schools in Malaysia
» Total power > 2 MW (PV-Systems from 15 to 60 kW)
» Substitution of 100 % Diesel Generator power
» Financed from the government over avoided diesel fuel costs
PV-Hybrid Systems are profitable
by now !
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Electrification of Schools – Borneo
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South Pacific (Tahiti) Reao
» 18 x Sunny Island 5048 battery inverters: 90 kW
» Battery bank: 1842 kWh
» Photovoltaic: 140 kWp
» Diesel Generator: 120 kVA
» 1 x Multicluster Box 36.3
24 h power from batteries
» Power supply for 40 houses and business
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Installed Multicluster Systems up to 300 kW
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Conclusion and Outlook
Large-scale modular hybrid system
» with standard components are reliable and economical
» loads & generation coupled by a medium or low voltage grid
» Controlled by grid frequency and SOC
» high reliability achieved by using a modular concept
» easy service performed by local electricians
» PV hybrid systems are the only sensible way for remote habitations to guarantee a 24/7 power supply!
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Dipl.- Ing. Michael Wollny SMA Solar Technology AG
www.SMA.de
Thank you very much for your attention !
More information you get from:
http://www.ruralelec.org/
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