Client Challenge
Ittifaq Rice Mill needed to combine a 200 kW solar array with two diesel generators and grid supply, but without synchronization the mill risked overloading gensets and losing potential net-metering export revenue.
Food ProcessingPV-DG SynchronizationCompleted Nov 2024
200kW Solar-Generator Synchronization at Ittifaq Rice Mill
A 200 kW solar power system synchronized with two diesel generators to reduce fuel costs and ensure continuous power at a rice processing facility.
Industry
Food Processing
Location
Pakistan
Solution
PV-DG Synchronization
Primary Outcome
Better export compliance
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- What it is: 200kW Solar-Generator Synchronization at Ittifaq Rice Mill is an pv-dg synchronization deployment for food processing operations.
- Who it is for: Industrial teams that need reliable power automation, SCADA visibility, and measurable operating gains.
- Problem solved: Ittifaq Rice Mill needed to combine a 200 kW solar array with two diesel generators and grid supply, but without synchronization the mill risked overloading gensets and losing potential net-metering export revenue.
- How it works: Automatrix synchronized the solar system with both generators using a PLC-based synchronization controller that automatically balances load between all sources.
- Results delivered: The mill reduced diesel consumption, protected generator equipment from overload, and gained the ability to export excess solar energy back to the grid when net metering is active.
- How to engage: Contact Automatrix Engineering via WhatsApp, phone, or quote form for a similar architecture review.
Existing Power / Automation Environment
Existing site architecture included mixed power sources and required structured integration for stable operations.
Scope of Work
Control strategy design, panel-level integration, commissioning workflow, and operational handover.
Solution Architecture
Automatrix synchronized the solar system with both generators using a PLC-based synchronization controller that automatically balances load between all sources.
Control Logic / Operational Modes
Configured the system so generators carry roughly 30% of load when running alongside solar, while solar covers the remainder; when grid power is available, the controller shifts maximum load to solar and exports surplus energy under net metering.
Safety and Protection Features
Protection and compliance controls included reverse power protection, configurable alarms, and controlled switching logic based on site conditions.
Components, Technologies, and Protocols
Components Used
- • Generator Synchronization
- • Power Protection Relay
Technologies
Generator SynchronizationPower Protection Relay
Protocols / Interfaces
- • Modbus
- • PLC-HMI integration
Results and Measurable Outcomes
The mill reduced diesel consumption, protected generator equipment from overload, and gained the ability to export excess solar energy back to the grid when net metering is active.
- Better export compliance
- Reduced manual intervention
Visuals and Diagram Placeholders
Electrical SLD snapshots, HMI/SCADA views, panel documentation, and commissioning records.
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Project FAQ
What was the primary challenge in 200kW Solar-Generator Synchronization at Ittifaq Rice Mill?
Ittifaq Rice Mill needed to combine a 200 kW solar array with two diesel generators and grid supply, but without synchronization the mill risked overloading gensets and losing potential net-metering export revenue.
How was the solution implemented?
Configured the system so generators carry roughly 30% of load when running alongside solar, while solar covers the remainder; when grid power is available, the controller shifts maximum load to solar and exports surplus energy under net metering.
What outcomes were delivered?
Better export compliance, Reduced manual intervention
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