Microgrid design challenges
As the transition to zero-emission power generation advances, there is an increasing focus on microgrids that incorporate renewable sources. The expenses associated with these technologies can be significantly higher than conventional solutions relying on hydrocarbon fuels. The industry is therefore continually facing challenges in optimising microgrid designs and energy management control strategies to attain the most cost-effective solution.
How we can help you design microgrids
STEREGY engages in feasibility studies and Front-End Engineering Design, whilst providing engineering services related to the development of economically optimal hybrid plants with any combination of renewables. Our solutions leverage optimisation algorithms applied to physics-based dynamic models of hybrid plants.
Off-line optimisation
STEREGY performs off-line optimisation studies to identify economically efficient designs for hybrid plants, aligning with specified carbon abatement and land use targets. The energy management control strategies required to achieve the best financial performance are additionally demonstrated. These hybrid plant designs may incorporate various technologies, including solar PV panels, wind turbines, fuel and battery energy storage systems, electrolysers, gensets and fuel cells. The diagram below provides a summary of the crucial variables involved in this optimisation process.
Model-predictive control
STEREGY is capable of developing highly effective energy management control logic designed for implementation in the control systems of particular hybrid plants. This logic uses an integrated dynamic model of the plant, weather forecasts and system state measurements to minimise overall operational costs through the optimisation of energy flows within the system.