Client Challenge
Karam Fareed Poultry Farm needed automatic power source selection between solar PV, a 150 KVA diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply, without manual intervention or unstable voltage during transitions.
Food ProcessingPV-DG SynchronizationCompleted Mar 2025
Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Karam Fareed Poultry Farm
PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization system for Karam Fareed Poultry Farm, integrating a Canadian solar inverter, a 150 KVA diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply with zero-export mode.
Industry
Food Processing
Location
Pakistan
Solution
PV-DG Synchronization
Primary Outcome
Reduced manual intervention
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- What it is: Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Karam Fareed Poultry Farm 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: Karam Fareed Poultry Farm needed automatic power source selection between solar PV, a 150 KVA diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply, without manual intervention or unstable voltage during transitions.
- How it works: Deployed a PLC-based Solar-DG Synchronization Controller that prioritizes solar power and seamlessly switches to grid or generator as needed. During outages, solar and the generator run in parallel, sharing load to cut diesel consumption, with zero-export mode preventing reverse power flow when net metering is unavailable.
- Results delivered: Up to 60% fuel savings through optimized solar-DG integration, continuous power supply via automated source switching, reduced manual effort, and 24/7 remote monitoring.
- How to engage: Contact Automatrix Engineering via WhatsApp, phone, or quote form for a similar architecture review.
Existing Power / Automation Environment
PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization controller integrating solar PV, a diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply at a poultry farm.
Scope of Work
PLC-based Solar-DG synchronization controller integrating solar PV, a diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply at a poultry farm.
Solution Architecture
Deployed a PLC-based Solar-DG Synchronization Controller that prioritizes solar power and seamlessly switches to grid or generator as needed. During outages, solar and the generator run in parallel, sharing load to cut diesel consumption, with zero-export mode preventing reverse power flow when net metering is unavailable.
Control Logic / Operational Modes
Installed a touchscreen HMI for local control plus remote access for real-time monitoring, configuration, and fault alerts, with the ability to remotely start or stop equipment as needed.
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
Up to 60% fuel savings through optimized solar-DG integration, continuous power supply via automated source switching, reduced manual effort, and 24/7 remote monitoring.
- Reduced manual intervention
- Better export compliance
- Improved power reliability
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 Solar PV-DG Synchronization for Karam Fareed Poultry Farm?
Karam Fareed Poultry Farm needed automatic power source selection between solar PV, a 150 KVA diesel generator, and WAPDA grid supply, without manual intervention or unstable voltage during transitions.
How was the solution implemented?
Installed a touchscreen HMI for local control plus remote access for real-time monitoring, configuration, and fault alerts, with the ability to remotely start or stop equipment as needed.
What outcomes were delivered?
Reduced manual intervention, Better export compliance, Improved power reliability
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