or organizations with onsite power needs which call for unparalleled energy solutions for reliable and consistent flow, there is finally an all-in-one hybrid solution available, says DEIF: it is the DEIF iE 250 controller.
Called the P-Grid, the versatile power unit manufactured by e-power, solves the battery-generator synchronization problem with technical ingenuity, reducing the need for myriad controllers by condensing down to two DEIF controllers that act as the unit’s central brain, while the SCG 420 controls the onboard genset. Because of its sophistication and versatility, the P-Grid can also accept power grid (utility), external genset and solar connections along with its built-in generator.
“The thing to know about this unit is its simplicity,” says Joe Gavin, Group CCO of e-power. “You've one DEIF controller, the iE 250, controlling this full unit, so the customer comes along, and they can turn the unit on -- and that's it. It's plug and play in a sense. You don't have to worry about it at nighttime, you don't have to turn it on and you don't have to turn it off. You turn it on day one when it arrives on site.”
Designed to meet diverse onsite energy needs by being both modular and mobile, the P-Grid and the onboard DEIF controller manages the power peaks, which reduces fuel consumption. One real world example of how much fuel savings can be experienced with the P-Grid unit comes from a recent project in Scotland, which saw reduced fuel consumption of 90 percent, Joe says.
“Normal generators, under 200 kVA, use anywhere from 20 to 40 litres of fuel an hour. This unit doesn't do that because it doesn't need to run full-time, and it's a 40 kVA Tier IV final generator using about 6 litres an hour. With a unit like this, based on an eight-hour day, it will run for maybe one and a half, maybe two hours,” Joe says.
A P-Grid was recently installed at the US Headquarters of WOLFFKRAN, a crane company located near Houston, Texas, where it provides power to the onsite crane structure, simulating a typical construction site.
“The P-Grid differs from traditional power solutions on construction sites and is very different than what we see in the market,” Joe says. “This unit manages peak shaving, so when there's troughs and dips, this unit comes into its element. The way this unit works is that it doesn't stay running the whole time like a generator. The energy is stored in the battery unit with the inverters, and when it needs a bit of extra ‘oomph,’ the generator will kick in and help it out.”
From diesel generators to solar panels and wind energy, spanning applications in hospitals, data centers, industrial manufacturing, switchboards, and air traffic control, the seamless flow of power is paramount. Ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability is crucial.
DEIF specialises in providing cutting-edge solutions for controlling and protecting power systems. Its intelligent and flexible generator controllers and wind turbine controllers enhance power generation efficiency without adding to environmental impact. Utilising highly configurable electric switchboards, DEIF's products direct power precisely, ensuring uninterrupted uptime. DEIF offers comprehensive control and reliable protection solutions tailored to the needs of customers. Its range includes genset controllers, PLCs, advanced power management solutions, electrical switchboards, and state-of-the-art wind power technology.
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