Hybrid Systems and Micro Grid

3 November
2019
CONTENTS

1. Company Profile
2. Proposed Technology Introduction
3. Case Study
4. Summary

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PROFILE, WHO WE ARE
Alternative Energy Projects Co. (AEPC) is a Kuwait
based company specialized in renewable energy.
AEPC is a fully owned subsidiary of Kuwait Projects
Company (Holding) (KIPCO Group). KIPCO’s
operations extend across the Middle East and
North African region. With holdings in sectors such
as financial services, media, manufacturing and
real estate, and a total worth of more than $34
billion, KIPCO Group comprises over 60+
companies and employs over 16,000 people in 24
countries.

Founded in 2016, AEPCo entered the GCC solar

market as a pure solar EPC player focusing only on
the Kuwait market . Today owing to its credentials
and quality work , AEPCo. is a renowned and
reputed EPC & O&M provider, along with being a
developer in solar projects across the GCC.

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AEPCO. PROFILE
Founded in 2016, AEPCo entered the GCC solar market as a pure solar EPC player focusing only on the Kuwait
market. Today, owing to its credentials and quality work, AEPCo. is a renowned and reputed EPC & O&M
provider, along with being a developer of solar projects across the GCC.

KEY DATA SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE

88%
KIPCO Holding OVERLAND real estate Co. (WLL)
USD 40 Million
Of projects until 2019

100%
20 Employees AMAKEN Real estate
KAMCO share of AEPCO is done
through OVELAND portfolio

548 MW
Completed/ Under development
1%

17 Projects 1% 98%
KAMCO
Completed/under development

PARTNERS

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CONTENTS

1. Company Profile
2. Hybrid systems on stand alone
3. Case Study
4. Summary

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SMART GRID
 The is in general is distributed into two
layers, transmission and distribution

 The transmission layer is used to transport

energy over long distances with low losses
and to connect big power plants to the grid.

 The distribution layer supplies small units

with energy or connects medium and small
generators to the energy system

 For an optimal grid operation the

transmission system is highly automated,
mainly to facilitate control of voltage and
load-flows, using transformers with in-
phase regulation, regulation in quadrature
and reactive power compensation units. In
addition using FACTS (for Flexible AC-
Transmission Systems).

“SMART GRIDS” Fraunhofer Ise, 2014

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SMART GRID
 What makes smart grid really smart is communication! Communication in smart grid is divided
into three dimensions:
1. Electrical energy conversion chain
2. Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), In general the zones are used to aggregate and
thereby reduce information
3. Interoperability Layers

“SMART GRIDS” Fraunhofer Ise, 2014

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MICRO GRID
 Micro grid is defined as an interconnected loads and distributed energy resources that are
defined within boundary and are controllable as one entity
 Micro grid can be connected or disconnected from the grid (mostly in the LV or MV) where it
can function as both grid tied or off grid system.
 Microgrid, depending on its size, can contain one or multiple distributed resources!

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WHAT IS A HYBRID SYSTEM?
 Hybrid system refers to when more than one energy system are combined in a closed controlled
boundaries, making them function as a micro grid!
 One of the most common hybrid systems combinations is when PV system used with diesel
genset! Electrical storage can be used to improve the performance greatly!
 Hybrid control system provides
synchronization between solar • Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Wave,
Renewable Tidal, Geothermal
panels and diesel gensets, as well
as providing remote monitoring • Diesel Generator, Natural Gas
Non-Renewable Generator, Grid Connection, etc.
and control.
 Batteries can be used to improve • Battery, Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Tank,
the utilization of solar energy Storage Capacitor, Flywheel, Pumped Hydro, etc.
with respect to the genset
generated energy as well ac as a
spinning reserve.
 The $ saving comes mainly from
reducing the consumption of fuel
(in this case diesel).

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HYBRID SYSTEM CONTROL OPTIONS
Hybrid System – Adding Battery Storage is another option

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 HYBRID SYSTEM AND LOAD MANAGEMENT
As Engine generator output
Hybrid System – Adding Battery Storage is another option
nears minimum partial load
solar output is throttled

Temporary reduction protects

diesel generator from damage 100
and ensures efficient operation
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STANDARD HYBRID SYSTEM OPERATION

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CONTENTS

1. Company Profile
2. Proposed Technology Introduction
3. Case Study
4. Summary

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HYBRID SYSTEMS CASE STUDY
 SSV labor camp, Yas island, Abu Dhabi.
 Saved 30-50% of diesel Fuel / emission, and offer 10-20% financial saving.

“Yas labor camp” Enerwhere, 2016

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HYBRID SYSTEMS CASE STUDY
 In the Winter, most of the camp runs on ˃95% solar power during the day.

“Yas labor camp” Enerwhere, 2016

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HYBRID SYSTEMS CASE STUDY
 In the summer, solar production and demand form air-conditioners peak nearly at
the same time allowing solar to save on the peak capacity leading to major fuel
savings.

“Yas labor camp” Enerwhere, 2016

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CONTENTS

1. Company Profile
2. Proposed Technology Introduction
3. Case Study
4. Proposal and benefits
5. Summary

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SUMMARY
1. Reduced cost and cost uncertainty:
• Lowering generation cost by displacing fossil fuels or high electricity tariffs
• Hedging against future volatility
• Lowering O&M costs associated to thermal generation
• Shifting work… synchronizing peak load with cheaper renewables, thus bringing down
overall cost of operations
2. Improved reliability
• Increasing energy security… reduced logistical challenges
3. Lower Carbon Emissions
• Reducing carbon liabilities by avoiding emissions
4. Unlocking revenue streams
• Revenue from selling excess generation and providing ancillary services

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