Successfully Integrating Wind Power to an Off-Grid Network + Courtesy of Tugliq Photographer Justin Bulota + Michel Carreau, Ph.D October 4 th 2017
Applies Energy Experience to Mining and Infrastructure sectors Mining Energy Infrastructure Comprehensive Engineering and Project Development Services
Some Hatch Projects for Remote Mines and Communities
Hybrid Power System - Essentials
Requirements for High Penetration Total load = Total production at all times. Maintain sufficient Spinning reserve such production can meet varying loads or Curtail Renewable Power Design with sufficient generation Ramp rates to meet the maximum variations Implement Load shedding if total load not met. Respect the Time to required start a Genset Energy Storage Required: Spinning reserves, Maintain load during the time it takes to start a genset, To minimize variability from renewable powers. Provide additional Reactive Power to maintain Power Factors Smart Controls to dispatch Gensets, Energy Storages and Renewable Powers
Energy Storage Systems Hydrogen storage tanks Flywheel and electrical substation Battery system Fuel Cells Electrolyser Courtesy of Tugliq Photographer Justin Bulota
Storage 3 USE CASES: Smooth Power//backup Power//Store Wind Power Excess Excess Energy (about 300 kw or 7.2 MWh per day) Opportunity to stop a Genset of 1.5 MW Backup Power needed the time to restart the Genset
Energy Storage Controller Dispatched
Operations Genset operators (mine, utility) also control the amount of wind power to be integrated Energy Storage Operation fully automatized 24/7 remote monitoring (First line & Second line support) of equipment status Continuous Improvement to acheived optimized operation
Last Words Hybrid Power lower the cost of energy and reduce carbon footprint Energy Storage is required For Grid Stability To Reduce Wind Power Curtailment Microgrid controller needed To ensure a great successful project: Design, Design, Design with experience the appropriate system (sizing, controls, optimal system the reduce energy storage aging).
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Backup - Slides
Recent Experience Red Dog Mine 12 MW Wind Arctic Environment Feasibility Study Rio Tinto QMM 9 MW Wind + Solar Feasibility Study
Recent Experience Hybrid Projects in Remote Locations Nalcor Feasibility Study - Wind power in Coastal Labrador Villages Ministry of Energy Gabon, Feasibility Study Wind and Solar Power Evaluation in National Parks Enercon-Hydro-Québec, Feasibility Study in Kangiqsualujjuaq Village (Wind Power-Storage Hybrid System) African Barrick, Tanzania, Solar PV Feasibility Study at Bugwazi Mine - 10 MW Tectonic Resources NL, Western Australia, Wind Power Feasibility Study at Philips River Mine
High Penetration Challenges Respect Constraint of Operation on genset Operate Genset withing an acceptable range (from 70% to 100% its capacity factor) to prevent internal glazing and carbon buildup and to stay within efficient operation range. Maintain spinning reserves to cope with load changes Maintain Grid stability Maintain Frequency and Voltage within an acceptable range Maintain Harmonics and power factors at acceptable levels Grid is typically robust initially and most remain robust to strong wind power variability Events to Consider: Major Icing events (sudden stop) Turbulent wind (v.g.: during blizzards) Cut-off wind speed (sudden stop) Trip events