22 November 2018

 

Dear ,

 

The development in hybrid powers systems is advancing rapidly, thus it is crucial for those involved in the subject to exchange experiences, discuss common problems as well as possible solutions.

Energynautics offers a platform for discussion and sharing ideas: the 4th International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop from 22-23 May 2019 in Crete, Greece.

 

As an expert in isolated power systems with a high share of renewable energies, Energynautics also offers consulting services for all projects concerning island power systems and micro-grids.

In this newsletter, we would like to showcase some of our most interesting ongoing and recently concluded projects with a focus on this area of expertise.


The Call for Papers for the 4th International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop has started.

Submit an abstract until 15 January and join us in Crete, Greece!

 

 

Best regards,

Thomas Ackermann & Eckehard Tröster

CEOs Energynautics

 

 

In this Issue:

 

 

 
 


Renewable Energy Integration in Island Grids

 

Several thousand inhabited remote islands worldwide are supplied with electricity by small distribution grids, mainly powered by diesel generators of various types and sizes. Compared to larger power systems, generation cost in such systems is very high, as expensive diesel fuel has to be shipped in continuously. Hence, these islands can greatly profit from the falling costs of renewable energy, relieving local pollution issues at the same time.

From 2014 on, Energynautics has been active in island grid studies, starting out with a wind and PV impact study on the Seychelles and the development of grid code documents for the Seychelles and Barbados.

In November 2017, Energynautics signed a multi-year contract with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)/German Corporation for International Cooperation, for the Renewable Energy Electrification Program REEP 1000 Islands in Indonesia. This program intends to assist Indonesian utility PLN in integrating wind, PV and biogas resources in their more than 600 island grid systems, with the goal of driving down electricity cost and local emissions. Energynautics engineers already visited two remote islands and conducted pilot grid studies, and the project will continue with studies and actual project implementations until 2020.

Small diesel based systems present a set of unique challenges and opportunities for renewable energy integration, the in-depth study of which is currently a hot issue in the power systems community. This topic is discussed with international experts, stakeholders and manufacturers at Energynautics’ annual Hybrid Power Systems Workshop.


Selected Energynautics Island Grid Projects

 

[Clients: World Bank & Utility Seychelles]

 

Grid Absorption Study Seychelles: In 2014 Energynautics was commissioned by the World Bank and the Government of the Seychelles, along with our project partners Meister Consultants Group, to investigate the technical and economic barriers to reaching higher renewables penetration. More

 


 

[Client: Barbados Light & Power Company, Barbados]

 

 

 

 

 

Barbados Grid Code Review: The Barbados Light & Power Company (BLPC) has commissioned Energynautics to review and expand its grid code, which regulates the technical requirements for distributed generators to connect to the utility’s grid. More

 


 

[Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany]

 

 

REEP 1000 Islands: GIZ has commissioned Energynautics to conduct pilot studies for renewable integration on two Indonesian islands. The Indonesian government has set a national target of 23% electricity from renewable sources by 2025. Hybrid systems on the more than 17,000 small Indonesian islands can contribute significantly to reaching this goal. More


Selected Energynautics Projects 2018

 

[Clients: World Bank & NDC Mongolia]

 

Grid Code Revision for Mongolia: The World Bank has commissioned Energynautics to assist the National Dispatch Center (NDC) with a revision of the Mongolian grid code with special focus on renewable energy integration until the end of 2018. A training workshop in Ulaanbaatar has already been held by Energynautics CEO Dr. Thomas Ackermann. More

 


 

[Client: IFW Kiel Institute for World Economics, Germany]

 

 

 

 


Electricity Market Simulations for ETS Plus Emission Trading Project: Energynautics used a stripped down version of their dispatch simulation and grid optimization tool ENAplan to conduct simulations of the European wholesale electricity market in 2030 under various emission and fuel prices. More

 


 

[Client: Consortium of several NGOs, Czech Republic]

 

 

Transmission System Study Czech Republic published: Energynautics was commissioned by a consortium of NGOs to conduct a high level transmission system study to investigate the impact of a large scale coal exit in the Czech Republic by 2030. Study results were published on May 22nd and presented at a press conference and expert workshop in Prague. More

 


 

[Client: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany]

 

 

Successful Acceptance Test of in-house development PV Port: Energynautics and PA-ID successfully presented the PV Port prototype to the German development agency GIZ. The snoopiXcontroller, a control box developed by Energynautics, ensures that the PV-battery plug & play system increases the own-consumption and that no power is exported to the grid. More



Our Expertise

 

 

Energynautics provides fast and reliable modelling and simulations – an essential support for all projects in the area of renewable energies.

 

 

Our Services:

 

  • Grid Studies
  • Smart Grid Development
  • Power Generating Unit Modelling
  • Grid Code Development
  • Grid Optimization Software ENAplan
  • Measurement Campaigns
  • Capacity Building
  • Conference Planning
 

For more information and details consult the Energynautics website or contact us directly!

 


Conferences organized by Energynautics

3rd International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop from 8 - 9 May 2018 in Tenerife, Spain

 

The third edition of the International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop that took place from 8-9 May 2018 exceeded all expectations with its 129 participants from 30 countries.

 

The workshop participants made good use of this unique opportunity to discuss the challenges that arise when high shares of renewables (wind, solar, hydro) are integrated into island power systems/micro-grids, in combination with conventional power generators and optionally batteries/flywheels.

 

 

With a total of 14 sessions and more than 50 presentations the spectrum of topics included in the Workshop ranged from hybrid system technologies and system modelling/simulation to intelligent control and grid stabilization as well as Mini-/Micro-Grid system design. Storage issues were covered as well as economic issues.

 

> Presentations & Papers          > Photo Gallery

 



Preview: 4th International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop from
22 - 23 May 2019 in Crete, Greece

 

The Call for Papers has started! Until 15 January 2019 you have the opportunity to upload your abstract to our online submission platform. The abstracts will be thoroughly reviewed by our International Advisory Committee – composed of renowned international industry and academic experts on hybrid power systems and microgrids.

 

Keep in the loop and register for updates on the conference and all deadlines via email. Check out the Workshop website for further information on the Workshop and Call for Papers.

 

> Workshop Website       > Call for Papers Flyer       > Updates via e-mail

 


 

Grid Integration Week | 15 - 19 October 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden

 

With more than 570 participants from 35 countries, the Grid Integration Week featuring the E-Mobility Power System Integration Symposium as well as the renowned 7th Solar and 16th Wind Integration Workshops were a great success.

 

This year they took place in a different setting: at KTH – the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. In a great working environment in state-of-the-art lecture halls and a distinct learning atmosphere amongst students, participants went to work:

With more than 45 presentations in 11 E-Mobility sessions, more than 65 presentations in 17 solar sessions and more than 110 presentations in 23 wind sessions, the Workshops offered great insight in the current status of grid integration of renewable energies. International project experiences, trends and innovative approaches were a major focus of this year’s conference week.

 

With 121 E-Mobility participants, 171 Solar participants and 280 Wind participants, the Grid Integration Week again proved to be a premier platform to network with the International RE Grid Integration Community.

 

> E-Mobility Program 2018

> E-Mobility Photo Gallery

> Solar Program 2018

> Solar Photo Gallery

    > Wind Program 2018

    > Wind Photo Gallery

 

 

Preview: Grid Integration Week 2019 in Dublin, Ireland:

 

In October/November 2019, the Grid Integration Week featuring the 3rd E-Mobility Power System Integration Symposium as well as the 9th Solar and 18th Wind Integration Workshops will take place in Dublin, Ireland.

Register below for news on the only science-to-industry platform with a full focus on RE grid integration and have a look at the conference websites for more information.

 

> Workshop Website

> Updates via e-mail

> Call for Papers Flyer

> Workshop Website

> Updates via e-mail

> Call for Papers Flyer

   > Workshop Website

   > Updates via e-mail

   > Call for Papers Flyer

 


 

Preview: 2nd International Conference on Large-Scale Grid Integration of Renewable Energy in India | September 2019 in New Delhi, India

 

The second edition of this India focused conference will be organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department for International Development (UK) and Energynautics, Germany.

It will take place in New Delhi in September 2019 and the Call for Papers will start on 15 January 2019. Be a part of India’s energy future and save the date for abstract submission!

 

 

> Website


Energynautics Presents at Meetings & Conferences

 

8 - 9 November 2018: 3DMicrogrid Meeting in Darmstadt, Germany

 

From 8 - 9 November, the fifth 3DMicroGrid meeting with participants from the involved research institutions and companies took place at Energynautics headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany. Besides the review of the current project status and discussion of further steps, interesting presentations on the current status of the work packages were given. Energynautics contributed with presentations from Dr. Nis Martensen and Daniel Masendorf.


> Details

 

 


 

17 - 19 October 2018: 17th Wind Integration Workshop in Stockholm, Sweden

 

During the 17th edition of the renowned Wind Integration Workshop, organized by Energynautics, Leonard Hülsmann presented on:
 

  • Usability of Flexible Demand and Generation in the BDEW Smart Grid Traffic Light Concept

    > Paper      > Presentation

 


 

16 - 17 October 2018: 8th Solar Integration Workshop in Stockholm, Sweden

 

At the 8th edition of the Solar Integration Workshop, Energynautics researchers presented on various projects:
 

  • Practical Implementation of the SNOOPI-Box for a Smart Voltage Control in the Distribution Grid:
    Sabrina Hempel

    > Paper      > Presentation
 
 
  • Power Quality Measurement Campaign at a Jordan LV Grid and Determination of the Influence of a Large PV Plant:
    Daniel Masendorf

    > Paper      > Presentation
 
 
  • Decentralized Secondary Frequency Control in an Optimized
    Diesel PV Hybrid System: Alice Vieira Turnell

    > Paper      > Presentation
 
 
 
  • Summary of Tenerife Hybrid Power Systems Workshop:
    Dr. Thomas Ackermann

    > Presentation
 

 

15 October 2018: 2nd E-Mobility Power System Integration Symposium in Stockholm, Sweden

 

At the second edition of the E-Mobility Power System Integration Symposium, Energynautics Thorsten Schlößer presented on two topics:

 

  • Probabilistic Modelling of Charging Profiles in Low Voltage Networks

    > Paper      > Presentation
 
  • Grid Load Relief by Smart Charging of Electric Vehicles

    > Paper      > Presentation

 


 

26 - 31 August 2018: 47th CIGRE Session 2018 in Paris, France

Energynautics presented a paper on the applicability of the BDEW traffic light concept for a selected distribution grid at one of the largest conferences in the field of power system engineering.

> Details

 


 

8 - 9 May 2018: 3rd International Hybrid Power Systems Workshop in Tenerife, Spain

 

At the 3rd edition of the Hybrid Workshop, Energynautics researchers presented on:

 

 
 
    • PV Integration Studies for Tropical Island Power Systems:
      Peter-Philipp Schierhorn

      > Presentation

     


     

    25 - 27 April 2018: Symposium PV Solarenergie 2018 in Bad Staffelstein, Germany

     

    Dr. Tröster presented on the "SNOOPI: Smart Network Control with Coordinated PV Infeed" supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany. The main objective of the project is to pave the way for a higher penetration of photovoltaics.

    > Project       

    > Paper          > Presentation         > Poster (all in German)


     

    8 March 2018: 8. Fachtagung Smart Grids & Virtuelle Kraftwerke in Baar, Germany

     

    At the 8. Fachtagung Smart Grids & Virtuelle Kraftwerke, Energynautics CEO Dr. Eckehard Tröster presented with Prof. Dr. Ralf Simon of SiPE the results of a study commissioned by the EWR Netz GmbH.

    > Presentation (in German)

     


     

    21 - 23 February 2018: Presentations and Workshop on PV Rooftop Study and PV Port Concept in India

     

    On the trip that featured a meeting with the regulator in New Delhi, a workshop in Kolkata as well as a meeting with the Indian Energy Regulation Commission, Dr. Eckehard Tröster presented the results of the PV Rooftop Study, commissioned by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The study comprised an analysis of the technical (grid code), legal and regulatory frameworks in India as well as more detailed technical studies. Furthermore, Dr. Tröster presented the PV Port Concept, Energynautics developed for GIZ, as well.

    > Details



     

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    CEO Dr.-Ing. Eckehard Tröster
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