Microgrid Technology Paul Newman Microgrid Sales Manager North America - West
Agenda Microgrid Thin Film Advantage Energy Storage Microgrid Master Controller Case Study
Cat Microgrid Solutions See official web site at www.cat.com/microgrids
Microgrid Any localized grid with its own power generation resources, loads and definable boundaries and acts as a single controllable entity qualifies as a microgrid. A power grid that: 1. Can operate independently and 2. Operate in conjunction with the area's main electrical grid
Microgrid Components PCC Bi-Directional Inverter/Charger Energy Storage Cell Loaḍ.. Load Switchgear
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Providing an Integrated Solution + ThingWorx IoT
Module Types Monocrystalline - PV modules are the most efficient and most expensive panels currently available. Polycrystalline - Most commonly seen type of PV modules Thin Film - Traditionally Thin-film has always been cheaper but less efficient than conventional c-si technology.
Research Cell Efficiency: Fastest Innovation Rate 30% SINGLE CRYSTAL SILICON (Non-Concentrator) 25% FEBRUARY 2016 22.1% 20% MULTICRYSTALLINE SILICON CdTe (Thin Film) 15% 10% 5% '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '01 '02 '04 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 Each point is a certified result as published in NREL s Record Cell Efficiency Records
Shading C-SI Thin Film Thin Film Module Typical c-si module
Temperature The output power of a solar module is affected by the temperature of the solar cells. In Crystalline PV modules this effect can be as much as 0.4% for every 1 degree C variation in temperature. Thin Film Module Temperature Coefficient of P MPP is 0.29%/ o C. PV modules actually function better at colder temperatures. Linear (Thin Film) Linear (Multicrystalline Si)
Energy Density Advantage: Thin Film A+B+C+D = UP 11% TO BETTER ENERGY DENSITY
Thin Film Yield Advantage Thin Film Solar Thin Film
Why Energy Storage? Solar Wind
Cat Energy Storage Technologies Technology neutral approach to energy storage Production released Metal-Air Packaged Solutions Li-Ion & Ultra Caps Metal-Air Long life Long duration energy storage Li-ion 1-15 minutes of power Additional storage capacity can be added to enable time shifting of PV. Ultra-Capacitors 20-30 second duration of power Used to prolong the discharge curve of Li-ion when used in conjunction.
Bi-Directional Inverter Provides intelligent charging and discharging of energy storage solution Leverages technology developed for the electric drive machines
Cat Energy Storage Solutions Storage Utilizes BDP250, Li-ion, and/or Ultra-capacitors for grid stability, smoothing, time shifting of renewable energy sources. Includes fire suppression equipment Options for Environmental Control Packaged Solutions Inverters
250kW rated 1010kWh ~4h
500kW for 20s 250kW for ~30min 144kWh Li Ion 5MJ UCap
Feature Code PA Li Ion Energy Storage Systems Gen Arr Container Size Config Inverters Rated Power Energy (kwh) Discharge Time at Rated kw TBD TBD TBD None Power 1x BDP50 50kW TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 10' Energy 1x BDP50 50kW 91 ~2h TBD TBD TBD 10 Power 1x BDP250 250kW 144 ~30min TBD TBD TBD 10 Energy 1x BDP250 250kW 288 ~1h TBD TBD TBD 20 Power 2x BDP250 500kW 288 ~30min TBD TBD TBD 20 Energy 1x BDP250 250kW 1010 ~4h TBD TBD TBD 30 Power 4x BDP250 1MW 577 ~30min TBD TBD TBD 30 Energy 1x BDP250 250kW 1800 ~7.2h TBD TBD TBD 40 Energy 4x BDP250 1.0MW 1152 ~1h TBD TBD TBD 40 Power 6x BDP250 1.5MW 866 ~30min TBD TBD TBD 40 Energy 1x BDP250 250kW 2500 ~10h Hybrid Energy Systems Feature Code PA Gen Arr Container Config Inverters UCap Energy (MJ) Li Ion Energy (kwh) Rated Power [20s] @kw Rated Power (30 min) @ kw TBD TBD TBD 10 UCap 1x BDP250 5 0 250 N/A TBD TBD TBD 20 Hybrid 2x BDP250 5 144 500 250 TBD TBD TBD 30 Hybrid 4x BDP250 10 288 1000 500 TBD TBD TBD 40 Hybrid 6x BDP250 15 432 1500 750
Microgrid System Cat Backoffice DMS WAN (Wide Area Network) Cat Microgrid Master Control (MMC) DNM CAM ERM Comm Stack LAN (Local Area Network) AC Bus AMI ERM EM ERM Cat Backoffice Bi-Directional Inverter/Charger Loaḍ. Energy Storage Cell PCC MS (Microgrid Switch) AMI ERM ERM Load Communications Power CAM DNM Control Area Manager (software instance) Distribution Network Manager (software instance). EM ERM Switchgear ERM EM DMS Utility Distribution Management System EM ERM Electronic Meter (function block) Energy Resource Manager (software instance) EM
Microgrid Master Controller - MMC Master controller for microgrid systems Scaled platform for small to large installations Integrates all energy sources Optimizes production of energy
Microgrid Master Controller Features Feature Description Monitoring and Control-User Interface Asset Optimization Distributed Resource Dispatch Grid Import/Export Power control Includes system visualization and user interface for manual or automatic control of the distributed energy resources. Based on a number of different parameters, such as minimizing fuel cost, optimizing engine operation, or maximizing system reliability. Photovoltaic (PV) system, energy storage system (ESS) and generator sets are controlled from the MMC. Regulates the amount of real and reactive power contributed to the microgrid from the available utility service based on a programmable set point. Black Start Load Management Configured to coordinate the available generation to energize the microgrid from a de-energized (black) state. Sequencing loads to ensure voltage and frequency are kept within acceptable ranges. Actively control the powered loads to ensure the system is not overloaded (load shed signal will be triggered to remove low priority loads. As load falls below a given set point a signal will be triggered to add additional loads.)
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Microgrid at Tucson Proving Ground -- Project Drivers No utility service at Tucson Proving Ground Grid extension is cost-prohibitive (8 miles to Green Valley) Site average load is ~ 300kW. Peak load is ~ 500kW. Traditional diesel prime power with 3 x C15 410ekW prime generator sets Diesel fuel consumption ~250,000 gallons per year Generator set operation 11,000 hours per year
Typical Microgrid Operation: Daily Load & Generation Profiles 525 450 375 Site Load Solar PV Output Power (kw) 300 225 150 Diesel Generator Output (minimum load 150kW with Fuel Save Controller) 75 0 0:00 6:00 12:00 18:00 24:00 Time of Day
Typical Microgrid Operation: Daily Load & Generation Profiles 525 450 375 Site Load Solar PV Output Power (kw) 300 225 150 75 Diesel Generator Output Generator Shut-off with MMC 0 0:00 6:00 12:00 18:00 24:00 Time of Day
Typical Microgrid Operation: Daily Load & Generation Profiles 525 450 375 Extra Solar PV Output Time-Shifting with Energy Storage Power (kw) 300 225 150 75 Extended Generator Shut-off Period 0 0:00 6:00 12:00 18:00 24:00 Time of Day
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 Gen
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 Gen
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 Gen
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 FSC Fuel Save Controller MMC Cat Microgrid Master Controller Gen FSC MMC
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 FSC Fuel Save Controller MMC Cat Microgrid Master Controller Gen FSC MMC
Selection of Optimum PV & Energy Storage Size Gen Diesel generators only 24/7 FSC Fuel Save Controller MMC Cat Microgrid Master Controller Gen FSC MMC
TPG Microgrid System Diagram PV Fixed Array 250kW x 10 PV Tracking Array 250kW x 10 Energy Storage Lithium Ion Battery 250kW / 10 min Energy Storage Ultra-capacitor 250kW / 30 sec System Controller 3 x Cat C15 410ekW Prime Site Prime Power Loads Cat Switchgear
TPG Offices and Shop Areas Tucson Proving Grounds Satellite View Existing Powerhouse Underground Power Cable C15 C15 C15 Energy Storage: Lithium Ion Battery 250kW Ultracap 250kW in 20 Enclosure Solar Panel Arrays: Cat-Branded Thin Film manufactured by First Solar - 250 kw Fixed-tilt - 250 kw Single-Axis Tracker
Tucson Proving Grounds: Remote Monitoring Interface User Interface Key data shown on summary screen Multiple screens for detailed live data Charting and trending of historical data Available for all Cat Microgrids and Mobile Hybrids
Tucson Proving Grounds: Remote Monitoring Interface Individual PV Inverter Monitoring ~18.5% Single Axis Tracker energy capture advantage on 30 day average
Tucson Proving Grounds: Remote Monitoring Interface Data Trending Availability Genset off operation ~7 hrs Energy storage picking up transient loads and PV instability Seamless transition from Grid Forming BDP250 ESS inverter to Genset operation.
Tucson Proving Grounds Microgrid - Financial Attractiveness Installed Cost before Tax Credit $2.20M - minus Federal Tax Credit -$0.65M - minus Arizona Tax Credit -$0.05M Effective Project Cost after Tax Credit $1.50M ($2.85/W) Reduces Fuel Cost 33% Reduces Genset Maintenance & Repair Cost 25% Project IRR: 15% at diesel fuel price $0.79/L ($2.98/gallon)
$0.50/L $1.90/Gal $0.75/L $2.84/Gal $1.00/L $3.79/Gal Configuration 250kW Fixed PV 250kW Tracker PV Li-Ion & UC 20 min $2.85/W total cost after tax credit $1.25/L $4.74/Gal $1.50/L $5.69/Gal
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