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Hybrid & Off-Grid Power Solutions The rapidly decreasing costs of renewables and battery storage have made hybrid power systems more affordable than diesel-based generation in most places around the world. About Us METKA IPS results from the combination of resources and expertise of METKA and International Power Supply (IPS), building on the strong technical expertise of IPS in the R&D and precision manufacturing of power electronics and energy conversion technologies, backed by the project execution capability and know-how of METKA, as a leading international EPC contractor, in addition to its robust financial resources. Through this joining of forces, METKA IPS is well positioned to meet the challenges of the rapidly growing hybrid and off grid power market, serving the needs of customers around the world with affordable and efficient solutions suitable for a wide range of applications, such as: telecoms, mini-grid, industrial, etc. Utilizing state of the art technology, an innovative R&D approach, and a flexible configuration architecture, METKA IPS is able to deliver affordable, clean power to non-electrified regions or unreliable grid locations in any part of the world. Hybrid energy systems support power grids that combine one or more sources of power generation (sun, wind, diesel generators and the grid) with battery storage to deliver a consistent level of electricity and/or store unused energy in a battery or future use. 3
EXERON Technology The EXERON range of off-grid power systems, developed and manufactured by International Power Supply (IPS), fulfils all the necessary requirements for effective energy management, communication and modularity, creating an optimal solution for off-grid locations. EXERON technology can offer power independence for areas with limited access to the grid or bad grid connection, whilst providing significant cost savings. This award winning technology features stringent modular design, easy-to-maintain hot plug technology, advanced battery management as well as the increased availability thanks to excellent system redundancy. How it works Uninterrupted output power through intelligent control of various energy sources: PV, wind, diesel genset and grid (if available). Battery banks are used to store energy for later use at night time, for peak shaving during day time or to provide resilient energy to the load during grid outages. Back up & Protection Efficient Battery Management Small Scale Multiple Energy Sources Medium Scale Intelligent Diesel Management Large Scale 4
Applications The EXERON system is an affordable and efficient solution for the following industries: Telecom Residential X-GRID Oil & Gas Defence & Security Diesel Replacement & OPEX Reduction Industrial Operating conditions Due to its rigorous design for military requirements, EXERON can stand temperatures up to 80 C, high levels of humidity as well as dusty and sandy environments. For outdoor applications, X is configured in outdoor cabinets and shelters including space for the battery. Cooling system There are several cooling options available according to the location, environmental conditions and customer s requirements. Cooling options for outdoor applications: Air conditioning Heat exchange Free cooling Available configurations The following configurations of the input power sources are possible: 1. PV + Battery 2. PV + DG + Battery 3. DG + Battery 4. Grid + Battery 5. PV + Grid/DG + Battery Option: Wind turbine Battery Types Compatibility EXERON s battery management system (BMS) can support the following battery types: 1. Lead-Acid battery 2. Ni-Cad battery 3. Li-Ion battery 4. LiFePo4 battery 5. Zinc battery The X s BMS extends the battery life up to 30% on average due to precise charging algorithms. 5
Technical Data From 2 kw to 24 kw From 2 kw to 4 kw From 2 kw to 12 kw SCALABLE FROM 2 kw UP TO 65 MW EXERON SX EXERON MX EXERON FX Technical Data and standard configurations Each configuration includes MPPT/DG charge controllers, inverters and MCU PV Input (DC) Uoc, (min... max) Umppt, full input range Max PV-power per 1 SML2000 140V... 450V 140V... 450V 2000 Wp MPP tracker number per 1 SML2000 1 Max number of MPP trackers N x SML2000 Max system input power capacity 32.7 MW, (16384 x 2000 W) DG/Grid Input (AC) Voltage Frequency Output (AC) Voltage Voltage form Power, nominal Max system output power capability Battery Voltage Max system battery capacity Other specifications Remote monitoring and control Ambient temperature 230 V / 110 V (1/3 phase) 50/60 Hz 230 V / 110 V (1/3 phase) Pure sine wave N x 4000 VA 65 MVA, (16384 x 40000 VA) 48V 315 MWh SNMP, web based, cloud based -40 C... +80 C 6
System Attributes Advantages include better expense predictability (i.e. no fuel component), no pollution or noise, full energy independence, among others. All in One PV controllers AC-DC refilters DC-AC inverters DC-DC converters Power Distribution with all /O Intelligent DG control, bypass module Monitoring and Control Unit (MCU) Plug & Play Hot swappable modules Exchange and Upgrade < 5s Light and small power modules No tools or special skills needed Battery life extension Intelligent and precise charge-discharge process extends the battery life ~30% Automatic capacity test for maintaining the battery in best condition X is BMS ready for Lead-Acid. LifePo, Ni-Cad, Zinc Based batteries Full system redundancy Load sharing between the power modules Fault tolerant software and hardware N + N redundancy Remote monitoring and control SNMP monitoring Integrated WEB server Cloud monitoring Remote control Integrated intellect Dynamic control of inputpower sources Criteria based decissions Adaptive battery charging Energy flow control Turn-key solution EPC Services and customization Turn-key delivery and supply Project management O&M services Power flexibility 100% flexible input and output configurations Higher input for fast battery charge and longer discharge Higher output for long battery charge and faster discharge Return on Investment <16 months for DG powered loads OPEX and pollution reduction Massive carbon emissions reduction Up to 99% OPEX reduction Significant fuel saving 7
Why we recommend EXERON FEATURE Customizable & Modular Customizable design, perfect fit for every site setup Unlimited scalability of all system components Integrated System Site upgrade with 100% integrated components One system manages all power sources (storage incl.) Reliability Military-grade design & specifications Full redundancy Remote Monitoring & Control Unlimited options for connections of external alarms to the system s Main Control Unit (MCU) Temperature Regulation & Protection Maintenance free Low energy consumption Modular and roof mounted, easily detachable Equally distributed airflow Dust and humidity proof Anti-Corrosion protection 8
Award Winning Technology ees Award Winner The EXERON hybrid power off grid system won the Intersolar 2014 award for THE BEST INNOVATIVE ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY. Industry Awards 2016 In 2016, EXERON also won an Industry Award for its proven ability to reduce diesel consumption off grid, achieving a 96% OPEX reduction and delivering ROI in just 16 months. This award winning technology features stringent modular design, easy-to-maintain hot plug technology, advanced battery management as well as increased availability thanks to excellent system redundancy. 9
Which X system configuration do I need? I don t have power at all. EXERON is designed to generate, store and provide reliable power for remote and rural areas. The system can be installed indoors or outdoors. PV, wind and diesel gensets can be used as input power sources and a battery can be used for energy storage. The output can be 1 or 3 phase. I have power only from a diesel generator. EXERON can significantly reduce the OPEX costs related to the diesel genset (DG) operation. Depending on the system design, X can even completely replace the DG. It can be installed indoors or outdoors. It intelligently controls the operation of the DG, which minimizes the DG running hours, maximizes the maintenance period and reduces the overall operation costs (OPEX) up to 98%. PV is used as input power source and a battery is used for energy storage. The output can be 1 or 3 phase. I have a grid connection, but unreliable with regular power outages. EXERON is perfectly suited to locations with limited or bad grid power. It can secure continuous uninterruptible power and operates also as an UPS system. Installing PV strings at the input (and eventually a diesel genset as an emergency source) + battery storage, the required backup time can be reached so that the loads are always supplied with pure sine wave power from the EXERON. I have a reliable grid connection. If there is a reliable grid connection, EXERON is primarily used to generate power from PV or wind and to use the grid only when there is not enough solar or wind power, or when the battery is empty. 10
EXERON achieves a significant electricity bill reduction; a back-up power capacity for the unusual case of power outage; the best protection for the connected loads is guaranteed since the X output is galvanically isolated and supplies pure sine wave voltage. For countries in which different and dynamic electricity tariffs are available, then the EXERON can preferably use the grid when it is cheap to supply the load and/or charge the battery and use the battery later when the tariff price gets expensive. The system can be installed indoors or outdoors. I have already an On-Grid power system, but no more incentives If there is already an installed On-Grid system in operation and the back-feeding tariff is cancelled or uneconomical, the existing PV system can be connected to the EXERON to maximize energy self-consumption. Battery storage is installed to secure the power supply at night time. I have an unreliable grid connection with broad voltage and frequency fluctuations that damage my appliances. Due to the double energy conversion and the galvanic isolation between input and output, the EXERON's inverter output generates a perfect sine wave voltage, 50Hz or 60Hz with accuracy of +/- 0.001%. X guarantees the maximum possible protection for the connected loads against over-voltage, below-the-nominal voltage, frequency fluctuations and any other disturbances. Whatever comes to the input, it cannot be transferred to the X's output. 11
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About METKA METKA, part of the Mytilineos Group, is a leading international contractor and industrial manufacturing company. The company provides the complete range of Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) scope for energy and infrastructure projects, and has a significant industrial base for high value-added metal construction applications. Beyond its core strengths in EPC and manufacturing, METKA leverages the industry expertise and financial capacity of the Mytilineos Group to provide financing and life-cycle solutions for critical power projects internationally. Further information is available at: www.metka.com. About IPS IPS (International Power Supply) was established in 1989 and specializes in the R&D and precision manufacturing of power electronics and energy conversion technologies. Over the past three decades, IPS has delivered world leading products and currently has a portfolio of 33 different product lines including hybrid and off-grid power systems, rectifiers inverters, frequency converters, turnkey outdoor power systems. The IPS manufacturing processes is certified with the NATO military standard for quality AQAP 2110. IPS s products have been successfully installed and operated in 55 countries on 7 continents. The company's customers include NATO, the armed forces of various countries, leading multinational telecom and tower groups, mini grid operators, utilities, international system integrators and many others. About EXERON EXERON is an intelligent hybrid power system with various areas of application. The system can combine effectively the power from different energy sources like sun, wind, diesel generator and grid. The unused energy is saved in the battery for further reuse. The EXERON hybrid power system consists of AC and DC charge controllers, battery, DC-AC inverter and a microcomputer unit for monitoring and control. Further information is available at: www.exeron.com. 13
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Contact Details METKA HEADQUARTERS METKA S.A. A: 8 Artemidos Str., 151 25, Athens-Greece T: +30 2102709200 F: +30 210 2759528 E: info@metka.com W: www.metka.com IPS HEADQUARTERS International Power Supply AD A: 111 Obikolna Str., 1582 Sofia, Bulgaria T: +359 2 4265410 F: +359 2 42654 20 E: info@ips-group.net W: www.ips-group.net 15
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