5.2.- MICROGRIDS

Smart grids are evolved networks that manage electricity demand in a sustainable, reliable and economical way. They are characterized by an advanced infrastructure adapted to facilitate the integration of new componentsinto the smart grid.

The conventional structure of the electrical system of generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of energy is not enough to satisfy the growing energy needs. The smart grid concept originated from the inclusion of renewable energies in that conventional grid together with telecommunications systems that enable to know, in real time, the energy needs thanks to smart meters. The smart meters are bi-directional energy meters with a communication system through which the electricity company knows at all times the end user's electricity consumption. To this end, data concentrators are installed in the transformation centers. They communicate via PLC (power line communication) with the smart meters connected to the same grid. All information regarding the users' electricity consumption is transmitted from the smart meters to the data concentrator and, from there they are transferred to the electricity company through different communication systems via GPRS.

Due to the proliferation of renewable energies and the need to create more efficient and flexible power systems, decentralized generation has become a reality. This is the origin of the Micro-Grids concept. They are bidirectional power generation systems that distribute electricity from various points of energy generation to consumers through digital technology and favoring the integration of renewable energies. However, the coexistence of a large number of generation sources causes some problems in the grid. One of them is to achieve an optimal distribution of power flows in the electrical grid. To solve this problem, different technologies are used for the intelligent control of power flows. These cutting-edge devices are the phase-shifting transformers (PST), the flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), the static synchronous compensators (STATCOM), the thyristor controlled series capacitors (TCSC) and the Static Frequency Converters (SFC). These technologies are installed in certain electrical substations to control the power flows and power factor of the grid, representing a substantial improvement in the performance of the entire electrical system.

Thanks to this technological evolution that has given rise to Micro-Grids, it has been possible to integrate renewable energy sources, such as wind power and photovoltaic power, into the grid, as well as to include electric vehicles in today's society. In turn, this has significantly reduced greenhouse gases (CO2) and costs and increased the reliability of the electrical system.

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MODULAR MARINE ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION APPLICATION, WITH SCADA - AEL-MEPD-01

AEL-MEPD-01

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

AEL-MEPD-01

Modular Marine Electrical Power Distribution Application, with SCADA

The Modular Marine Electrical Power Distribution Application, "AEL-MEPD-01" has been designed by Edibon for the training at both the theoretical and practical levels in the field of power generation and power distribution systems in ships. This...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED MARINE POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - MPGDC

MPGDC

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5.1.1.- SMART GRIDS AND POWER SYSTEMS (UTILITIES)

MPGDC

Computer Controlled Marine Power Generation and Distribution System

The Computer Controlled Marine Power Generation and Distribution System, "MPGDC", has been designed by EDIBON for both theoretical and practical training in the field of ship power generation and distribution. This system provides several levels...

AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

AEL-MGP

Microgrid Power Systems

The Microgrid Power System, "AEL-MGP", has been designed for the theoretical-practical training on microgrid power systems. This system allows studying the architecture, management and the main control maneuvers carried out in a hybrid context...

CONVENTIONAL ENERGY POWER PLANT - PWP-CE

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-CE

Conventional Energy Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

This power plant is required to work with any other power plant offered in this catalog. Its purpose is, as in a real microgrid, to create the basis of the structure of the micro grid and determine the frequency and voltage parameters of the...

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY POWER PLANT - PWP-HE

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-HE

Hydroelectric Energy Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

The purpose of this application is the study of hydroelectric power plants in the context of micro grids. Hydroelectric power plants have a great capacity to supply energy at certain times of maximum demand due to their rapid response. Therefore,...

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-WE

Wind Energy Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

The purpose of this application is the study of wind power plants in the context of microgrids. It consists of an induction turbine-generator group whose purpose is to provide energy to the micro grid by making an intelligent energy distribution...

PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY POWER PLANT - PWP-PE

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-PE

Photovoltaic Energy Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

The purpose of this application is the study of photovoltaic power plants in the context of microgrids. It consists of a three-phase inverter fed with a photovoltaic panel array simulator. The user will be able to set the generation parameters and...

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE POWER PLANT - PWP-BE

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-BE

Battery Energy Storage Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

The purpose of this application is to demonstrate the importance of energy storage in isolated environments. There are cases in which due to the absence of wind or photovoltaic energy we have no other option than to resort to the storage of...

FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE POWER PLANT - PWP-FE

Accessory of AEL-MGP

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5.2.- MICROGRIDS

PWP-FE

Flywheel Energy Storage Power Plant

Accessory of AEL-MGP

The purpose of this application is to demonstrate the importance of energy storage in isolated environments. In this case, it is a sophisticated application in charge of storing kinetic energy through a flywheel. It has a bidirectional inverter...

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