Client Challenge
The power plant operated three large HFO diesel generators alongside solar and grid supply without automated coordination, causing high fuel costs, manual switching delays, and no protection against reverse power export.
IndustrialPV-DG SynchronizationCompleted Aug 2025
3MW Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant
Automatrix Engineering deployed a 3MW solar PV system with a PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization controller at Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant, integrating three Huawei inverters with multiple HFO diesel generators and zero-export protection.
Industry
Industrial
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Solution
PV-DG Synchronization
Primary Outcome
Reduced manual intervention
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- What it is: 3MW Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant is an pv-dg synchronization deployment for industrial operations.
- Who it is for: Industrial teams that need reliable power automation, SCADA visibility, and measurable operating gains.
- Problem solved: The power plant operated three large HFO diesel generators alongside solar and grid supply without automated coordination, causing high fuel costs, manual switching delays, and no protection against reverse power export.
- How it works: Installed a PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization controller with three Huawei inverters that prioritizes solar power and automatically manages transitions between solar, the HFO diesel generators, and grid supply, with zero-export protection and touchscreen HMI control.
- Results delivered: The power plant now achieves up to 60% fuel savings through optimized solar-DG integration, continuous power supply via fully automated source switching, and 24/7 remote visibility for operations staff.
- How to engage: Contact Automatrix Engineering via WhatsApp, phone, or quote form for a similar architecture review.
Existing Power / Automation Environment
Deploy a 3MW automated Solar-DG-Grid synchronization system at Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant to reduce fuel consumption across multiple large HFO generators and stabilize power supply.
Scope of Work
Deploy a 3MW automated Solar-DG-Grid synchronization system at Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant to reduce fuel consumption across multiple large HFO generators and stabilize power supply.
Solution Architecture
Installed a PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization controller with three Huawei inverters that prioritizes solar power and automatically manages transitions between solar, the HFO diesel generators, and grid supply, with zero-export protection and touchscreen HMI control.
Control Logic / Operational Modes
The system enables parallel solar and generator operation with dynamic load sharing during grid outages, stabilizes voltage and frequency across source changes, and provides remote monitoring with instant fault alerts.
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
- • PLC/HMI
- • Zero Export Controller
- • Generator Synchronization
Technologies
PLC/HMIZero Export ControllerGenerator Synchronization
Protocols / Interfaces
- • Modbus
- • PLC-HMI integration
Results and Measurable Outcomes
The power plant now achieves up to 60% fuel savings through optimized solar-DG integration, continuous power supply via fully automated source switching, and 24/7 remote visibility for operations staff.
- Reduced manual intervention
- Better export compliance
- Improved power reliability
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Electrical SLD snapshots, HMI/SCADA views, panel documentation, and commissioning records.
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Project FAQ
What was the primary challenge in 3MW Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Al-Rehman Garden P-II Power Plant?
The power plant operated three large HFO diesel generators alongside solar and grid supply without automated coordination, causing high fuel costs, manual switching delays, and no protection against reverse power export.
How was the solution implemented?
The system enables parallel solar and generator operation with dynamic load sharing during grid outages, stabilizes voltage and frequency across source changes, and provides remote monitoring with instant fault alerts.
What outcomes were delivered?
Reduced manual intervention, Better export compliance, Improved power reliability
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