(Wiesbaden, 29 April 2019) In Tanzania, rural power supply is unstable, electricity supply breaks down regularly. ABO Wind demonstrated in a project how "Hybrid Energy Systems" stabilise rural distribution networks, reduce blackouts notably and protect the climate. At the Intersolar exhibition in Munich, taking place from May 15 to May 17, the project developer shows how to combine energy storage with renewable energy at stall number B3.180.
Similar to Tanzania, many regions in the world rely on unstable and inefficient distribution networks. Large amounts of power dwindle on the way to the consumers. In those conventional electrical distribution systems, centralised station generators supply power to households and factories, which are widely dispersed in the area. This cuts down on the capacity of the grid. ABO Wind’s HES stabilises the grid and reduces cable-losses, costs as well as carbon emissions. The combination of photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage is placed at a strategic point in the grid. Feeding additional power into the grid at sensitive points decreases voltage deviations. This support is not only eco-friendly and cost-effective, but also helps strengthen the grid and power more consumers.
In addition to this, ABO Wind uses its Hybrid Energy Systems particularly for off-grid solutions. Electricity produced by PV plants and wind farms on site replaces diesel, which usually has to be transported to remote areas. Thanks to the storage, power is available even when the sun is not shining and wind is low. This concept is also suitable for the supply of industrial microgrids. On a guided tour during Intersolar, Julia Badeda, Team Manager Hybrid Energy Systems, presents custom solutions at the ABO Wind stall (english tours: Wednesday and Thursday 10:45 am).
By specialising in the modelling of Hybrid Energy Systems and renewables, ABO Wind is able to tailor HES to any local demand. ABO Wind simulates the yield of the PV plant and/or wind farm, analyses the behaviour and specifications of generators and storages, forecasts consumer demands and therefore finds the most economical system. Furthermore, there are several parameters within the financing model that can be adjusted to reach the best solution for each project.
ABO Wind is currently working on the development of new wind and solar projects in 16 countries on four continents with a total capacity of 6,500 megawatts. At the Intersolar exhibition in Munich the company presents the services of its PV and hybrid departments.
