LVFU typical 500kw/1044kwh for Island Solar-Storage-Genset Hybrid Energy Microgrid Project

Microgrid project background

The hotel is located on a remote island and currently depends entirely on diesel generators for its power supply. Without access to solar panels, battery storage, or the grid, its operations revolve entirely around these generators.

However, this reliance comes with significant challenges. The hotel owner must regularly transport fuel to the island, a logistical process that incurs high and ever-increasing transportation costs.

Fortunately, a viable solution has emerged in recent years. With solar and battery technology becoming more cost-effective and offering an attractive payback period, the owner made a strategic decision: to integrate a hybrid solar-battery system and reduce his dependency on diesel.

The LVFU team, with its technical expertise, was chosen to implement this project, marking the start of our collaboration.

Here are some configurations for this project

• 600kw solar panel
• 500kw/1044kWh BESS
• 250kwa diesel generator X2
• 400kva diesel generator X3

Significance of the island microgrid project

• Reduce the reliance on diesel power generation in outer islands,Enhance energy security and improve the vulnerability of the energy system to external shocks;
• Increase the proportion of renewable clean energy production capacity,Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from diesel power generation;
• Lower the cost of power generation, and improve people’s livelihoods,and bring opportunities for the development of micro enterprises;
• Help the Maldives move away from fossil fuels,ensure sustainable development and reduce the investment risks of renewable energy.

Q&A about the island microgrid project

• Q: Can Diesel generator connect to BESS system？
• A: Yes,but we need commissioning diesel generator to fit BESS, If we connect directly: at best, cause the system to fail, and at worst, lead to accidents. Commissioning ensures the two can work together safely and efficiently.

• Q: How to do commissioning between Generator and BESS.
• A: Commission the generator to adjust its output voltage and frequency within the appropriate range, and enable it to shut down or start up when needed(It require connection between generator and BESS or smart control sub-equipment for manual generator )（SMARTGEN）. The adjusting data is depends on project.
  We suggest customer choose local commissioning teams in case of emergency situation so they can fix it ASAP.

• Q: How to extend BESS system in future?
• A：We can add PV-panel,inverter,PCS,Battery with no problem, But just keep the system in match.

• Q: How can we start our project? That is the minimal set of PV system.
• A: The system can be extended but you need keep product in same scale.

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