Client Challenge
The facility needed to combine a 400 kW solar installation with WAPDA grid power and a generator, but without synchronization, load sharing between sources would be inconsistent and power quality unstable.
TextilePV-DG SynchronizationCompleted Apr 2024
400kW Solar-Grid-Generator Synchronization for Shafi Life Style
Synchronization of a 400 kW solar power system with the national grid and a backup generator to deliver a stable, cost-efficient hybrid power supply.
Industry
Textile
Location
Pakistan
Solution
PV-DG Synchronization
Primary Outcome
Reliability Improvement
Scope of Work
Project scope details are available from the engineering team.
Solution Architecture
Automatrix's engineering team synchronized all three sources - solar, grid and generator - into a coordinated hybrid power system with automatic transfer switching and predefined load priorities.
Implementation & Commissioning
The system was configured to prioritize solar generation to reduce dependency on grid and generator, with automatic switching between sources and centralized monitoring to oversee load distribution and efficiency.
Components, Technologies, and Protocols
Components Used
- • SCADA
- • Generator Synchronization
Technologies
SCADAGenerator Synchronization
Protocols / Interfaces
- Not publicly documented for this project.
Results and Measurable Outcomes
The facility achieved stable voltage and frequency regardless of active power source, reduced fuel and grid dependency, and gained centralized oversight of its hybrid power system.
- More stable source coordination
- Improved power reliability
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Project FAQ
What was the primary challenge in 400kW Solar-Grid-Generator Synchronization for Shafi Life Style?
The facility needed to combine a 400 kW solar installation with WAPDA grid power and a generator, but without synchronization, load sharing between sources would be inconsistent and power quality unstable.
How was the solution implemented?
The system was configured to prioritize solar generation to reduce dependency on grid and generator, with automatic switching between sources and centralized monitoring to oversee load distribution and efficiency.
What outcomes were delivered?
More stable source coordination, Improved power reliability
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