Client Challenge
Butterfly Industry's solar installation risked exporting excess power back to the grid without net metering in place, creating regulatory compliance risk and potential penalties.
IndustrialPV-DG Synchronization
Zero Export Controller Deployment at Butterfly Industry
An intelligent zero-export controller maintaining full compliance by preventing reverse power flow to the grid, with sub-second response and multi-inverter compatibility.
Industry
Industrial
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 deployed its Zero Export Controller to continuously monitor grid flow and dynamically limit inverter output, ensuring no reverse power is exported to the utility.
Implementation & Commissioning
The controller delivers sub-1-second zero-export response time, dynamic power control based on real-time grid load, live monitoring of grid and solar voltage/current/power, adjustable export threshold from the HMI, compatibility with multiple inverter brands, and full data logging with SCADA/web dashboard access.
Components, Technologies, and Protocols
Components Used
- • Zero Export Controller
- • PLC/HMI
Technologies
Zero Export ControllerPLC/HMI
Protocols / Interfaces
- Not publicly documented for this project.
Results and Measurable Outcomes
Butterfly Industry now operates in full compliance with zero-export requirements while maintaining unity power factor and stable grid frequency, with complete historical data available for reporting.
- Better export compliance
- More stable source coordination
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Project FAQ
What was the primary challenge in Zero Export Controller Deployment at Butterfly Industry?
Butterfly Industry's solar installation risked exporting excess power back to the grid without net metering in place, creating regulatory compliance risk and potential penalties.
How was the solution implemented?
The controller delivers sub-1-second zero-export response time, dynamic power control based on real-time grid load, live monitoring of grid and solar voltage/current/power, adjustable export threshold from the HMI, compatibility with multiple inverter brands, and full data logging with SCADA/web dashboard access.
What outcomes were delivered?
Better export compliance, More stable source coordination
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