Modeling and Real-Time Control of Energy Storage Using HPCS Technologies As the global transition toward renewable energy accelerates, energy storage systems (ESS) have become indispensable for maintaining grid stability, managing peak loads, and ensuring continuous power supply. However, the increasing complexity of integrating diverse power sources, variable loads, and bidirectional energ...
While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, there's a key conceptual difference between Real-Time Power Factor Correction and Active Power Factor Correction. 1. Real-Time Power Factor Correction (PFC) This is a functional description. It describes any power factor correction system that can dynamically adjust its compensation in response to changes in the load. Goal:&nb...
From Grid to Wallet: How Energy Storage Systems Drive Cost Savings Electricity isn’t just about keeping lights on—it’s about managing supply, demand, prices, and risk. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) provide a bridge between times when electricity is abundant (and cheap) and when it’s scarce (and expensive). By doing so, ESS helps reduce costs, enhance resilience...
The Problem: Variable Speed Drives Generate Harmonics What is a Variable Speed Drive (VSD/VFD)?A Variable Speed Drive (VSD), also commonly called a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD), is an electronic device that controls the speed and torque of an AC electric motor by varying the motor's input frequency and voltage. How Do They Cause Harmonics?The internal design of a ...
In recent years, solar energy storage systems (ESS) have become a cornerstone of off-grid and hybrid energy solutions in remote regions. This case study highlights the transformative impact of deploying a commercial solar ESS solution in a remote business complex in Montenegro. Project Overview The site, located on the outskirts of Pljevlja in northern Montenegro, consi...
Modern industrial operations rely heavily on a steady, clean supply of electricity. The integrity of this power supply is constantly challenged by the proliferation of non-linear loads like variable frequency drives (VFDs), LED lighting systems, and server power supplies, all of which introduce complex harmonic distortions into the grid. These distortions can lead to devastating consequences, incl...
Introduction As global energy demand continues to rise, distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation has emerged as a key solution for achieving sustainable and decentralized power. In Latin America, Colombia has been steadily expanding its renewable energy capacity, with the city of Medellín—a vibrant urban hub surrounded by the Andes Mountains—leading the way in solar adoption. Th...
1. Why Do SVGs Generate Harmonics? Unlike ideal components, the real-world power electronic switches (IGBTs) in an SVG do not switch sinusoidally. They use Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to synthesize a sinusoidal output current. This switching action is the primary source of harmonics. PWM Switching Frequency Harmonics: The output voltage of the SVG's H-Bridge inverters is a series of high-fre...