New Energy Lab
Hybrid Energy System for Training and Demonstration
Solar
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Wind
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Fuel
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Hydrogen
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Battery
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Grid
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Energy
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A Complete Laboratory for Renewable Energy New Energy Lab
Solar Modules
Energy Management & Storage
Hydrogen Storage Power Electronics with Analog Displays Touchscreen Distribution Cabinet incl. Interface Modules
Configuration Switchboard
Fuel Cell Regulated Outputs 12 / 24 / 230 V
DC/DC Converter
Electronic Load
Hydrogen Generator
Personal Computer Batteries and Solar Charge Regulator
Onboard Electronic Load
Consumer Loads
The New Energy Lab is a complete energy system for conveying practical knowledge in the field of energy management. The system combines renewable energy generation from solar, wind and fuel cell power with modern energy storage technology to create an autonomous hybrid system.
acteristic curves and system data. The range of features and the components to be included in the system can be customized to suit individual requirements.
Optimized for the requirements of universities and vocational schools, the technology can be explored as a single process or at the level of the overall system. The system generates enough power to operate typical household appliances. Students can set up an autonomous power supply and learn about the interrelationships of various aspects of power management by experimenting with the parameters of the system components. The public power supply grid can be used as a backup to simulate the combined use of renewable and conventional energy sources, such as a diesel generator. The system can be used to simulate and analyze typical scenarios, such as operation at night or during periods of no wind.
»» Energy generation & energy management »» Introduction to solar, wind, hydrogen and fuel cell technology »» Design, set-up and operation of hybrid energy systems »» Examination of renewable energy sources: solar & wind »» Study and evaluation of the design of renewable energy systems »» Off-grid operation of consumer loads (230, 12, 24 V) »» Observation of following scenarios: night-time operation, periods of no wind, peak loads
Extensive measuring technology, central monitoring and control software and an electronic load make it possible to record char-
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Topics covered
Service The New Energy Lab from Heliocentris is offered as a turnkey solution. Comprehensive service – from consultation to installation and training of users – is included.
System Overview New Energy Lab
System includes
The system is designed to run in different setups allowing to test either electrical paths of different energy sources, e. g. solar module, wind generator or fuel cell in combination with a battery system and an electronic load. Alternatively a mix of renewable energies can be used by connecting different sources and loads to the energy management unit.
»» Solar module: 1200 Wp »» Small wind power module: 400 Wp »» Fuel cell module: 1200 W »» Battery bank: 55 Ah »» Hydrogen generator: 60 sl/h »» Low pressure hydrogen storage canister: 1500 sl »» Electronic load: 1500 W »» Central energy management unit »» System controller with monitoring and control software »» Measuring technology (e. g. wind velocity gauge, hydrogen flow meter)
Hydrogen Storage
UPS Functionality Fuel Cell
DC/DC Converter 24 Vdc in 230 Vac in
Grid Backup Functionality
Public Grid
Solar Modules
DC/DC Converter
Energy Management Unit
Wind Generator
Channel B
Electronic DC Load
Component Test Battery 24 Vdc out
Channel A
Sensors
AC/DC Inverter
Additional Consumer Loads
12 Vdc out
230 Vac out
Backup Battery Hydrogen Generator
Software The central monitoring and control software allows for data logging and analyzing. Data and system status can be shown online via PC based visualization. Energy flows between the various components are clearly displayed. Current, voltage, hydrogen flow and other valuable data are visualized in real time.
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Technical Data Energy Components Solar Wind Fuel cell Hydrogen generator Hydrogen storage canister Battery Electronic load
Š Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH 2011. Subject to modifications.
New Energy Lab
1200 Wp 400 Wp 1.2 kW 60 sl/h 1500 sl 55 Ah 1500 W
Software Monitoring Data logging Visualization of current in real time Visualization of hydrogen flow rate in real time Visualization of voltage in real time
Heliocentris Energiesysteme GmbH Berlin, Germany Tel. + 49 (0) 30 340 601 600 Fax + 49 (0) 30 340 601 599
System Safety Hydrogen sensor Power circuit breaker Temperature monitoring Monitoring of hydrogen pressure Item No.
New Energy Lab_PB_ENG_1006
Measuring Technology and Data Recording Solar Solar radiation Module temperature No-load voltage Output power (current, voltage) Short circuit current Recording of U/I curve Recording of time curve (current, voltage, radiation, temperature) Wind Wind direction Wind speed Output power (current, voltage) Recording of time curve (current, voltage, wind speed, wind direction) Fuel Cell Hydrogen flow rate Hydrogen pressure No-load voltage Output power (current, voltage) Recording of U/I curve Measurement of time curve (current, voltage, H2 flow rate, H2 pressure) Hydrogen Generator Power consumption (current, voltage) Hydrogen flow rate Hydrogen pressure Battery Input power Output power Recording of time curve (current, voltage, temperature)
Heliocentris Energy Systems Inc. Vancouver, BC, Canada Tel. + 1 604 684 3546 Fax + 1 604 648 9406 880
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