Performance Monitoring and Control
Systems for Hybrid Power Plants
Cost and emission reduction by integrating renewables into diesel plants
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Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
Combining fossil and renewable power generation
offers significant advantages
Status quo
• Diesel engines are used for power generation at
off-grid sites or in weak grids
• Falling PV and wind installation prices
• Increasing fuel costs
Siemens
Hybrid Power Solutions
integrate renewables
efficiently into diesel plants.
Challenges
Fuel costs
Emissions
Weak / no grids
Grid
stability
Emissions
Logistic
costs
Logistic costs
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Operation
costs
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Complete, optimized solutions
that minimize your risk
One-stop solution by Siemens
• Intelligent combination of renewable energy
sources with diesel engines and storage
• Optimized operation based on cost functions,
forecasts and real-time data
• Realization of minimal operation costs
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
• Manage the complexity of diesel power
installations with volatile renewable energy
sources
Customer benefits:
• Reduced fuel costs by up to 60 %
• Reduced CO2 emissions by up to 60 %
• Are customized for different local conditions
(wind or solar intensity and specific loads)
• Ensure high grid stability of renewable
integration thanks to integrated energy storage
• Reduced logistic/transportation costs
• High grid stability
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Excellence in design, execution and technology
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Comprehensive sustainable design and execution
Analysis &
sizing
Grid stability &
power quality
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Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Project
execution
Service &
maintenance
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Maximize your profits, minimize your emissions
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Comprehensive sustainable design and execution
Analysis &
sizing
Grid stability &
power quality
Project
execution
Service &
maintenance
Up to 100 % peak renewable penetration
• System analysis and sizing for optimum LCoE
• Analysis of customer load requirements and wind /
solar resource data
• Customer specific system design and sizing of
generation and storage to minimize fuel consumption
• Project specific system modeling to guarantee
network quality and stability
• Independent selection of generation and storage
• Identical scheduling strategy for sizing and operation
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Don’t compromise the basics!
Network stability and power quality are essential
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Comprehensive sustainable design and execution
Analysis &
sizing
Grid stability &
power quality
Project
execution
Service &
maintenance
Sustainable power supply – 24/7
• Simulation and testing of generation and storage units
• Grid and load simulation to analyze stability
• Individual project evaluation
• Coordination of frequency control between different
generation systems
• Short circuit fault analysis and solutions
• Protection concepts for all operating modes
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Prove in the proven, trust in the trusted
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Comprehensive sustainable design and execution
Analysis &
sizing
Grid stability &
power quality
Project
execution
Service &
maintenance
Proven power plant know-how and project execution
• 160 years of proven experience in power generation
• Global market and technology leader for power plant
controls and electrical engineering
• Best-in-class technology selection
• World-class track record in project engineering and
execution
• Proven reliability
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We guarantee your performance
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Comprehensive sustainable design and execution
Analysis &
sizing
Grid stability &
power quality
Project
execution
Service &
maintenance
Our customers come first – 24/7
• Performance contracting
• Remote Expert Center to provide fast support for
troubleshooting as “one stop shop”
• Condition-based maintenance for all generation and
storage units
• Product life-cycle management ensuring investment
security
• Classroom or onsite training providing know-how
custom-tailored to your specific needs
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Combining engineering excellence
with leading technology
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
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Renewables
Storage
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Time proven power plant automation systems
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
Renewables
Storage
Fleet Control System based on SPPA-T3000
• Automation solution including scheduling and
optimization of generation units
• Power sharing among generation units to meet the
load demand in the most economical way
• Generates operation schedules based on historical
load profiles and weather prognosis
• Optimizes generation units operation based on realtime volatility of renewables and load changes
• Maintains power quality and grid stability
(voltage, frequency, reactive power)
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Easy monitoring of generation and storage
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
Renewables
Storage
Performance monitoring – anytime and anywhere
• Easy-to-use, web based central monitoring platform
for worldwide access
• High predictability of PV plant volatility through cloud
movement tracking via fish-eye camera
• Integrated condition monitoring system (CMS) for
early detection of irregularities for all generation and
storage units
• Renewable generation prediction utilizing weather
forecast data (optional)
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Intelligent dispatch of diesel generators
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
Renewables
Storage
The backup power system for your renewables
• Complete diesel generator solutions incl. fuel system
• Individual selection of engine technology based on
customer requirements (diesel, gas, bio-fuels, etc.)
• Strong partnership with world leading suppliers
• Engineering, installation & grid connection
• Upgrades of existing diesel generators possible
• Service packages optional
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The sustainable alternative to fossil fuels
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
Renewables
Storage
Integrating wind and/or solar parks
• Pre-studies of site wind/irradiation resources
• Pre-engineering to support planning and permit
approval process
• Selection of best fit wind turbines
• Selection of best fit inverters and panel technology
• System design based on local generation volatility
• Active power control during periods of excess
generation
• Engineering, installation & grid connection
• Service packages optional
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As small as possible, as large as needed
Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions
Best-in-class technology
Fleet Control
System
Diesel Power
Renewables
Storage
Integrating storage solutions
• Technology independent approach ensures
best fit to customer requirements
• Customized system integration
• Grid forming inverters to ensure stability
(frequency, voltage)
• Condition based monitoring for early detection
of irregularities
• Engineering, installation & grid connection
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Siemens Hybrid Power Solutions –
Reasons to choose Siemens
• One-stop turnkey solutions
• Grid stability and power quality
• Performance guarantees
• Reliable generation with
minimized costs and emissions
• Customized solution based on site
specific resources and load
requirements
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• Proven power plant know-how
and project execution
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Siemens AG
Energy Sector
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Instrumentation, Controls & Electrical
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