Our solutions for hybrid power plants

Growing interest in hybrid power plants

A hybrid power plant is a system that combines at least two types of energy production (including energy storage). A combination of complementary energy sources creates new revenue opportunities and enables cost savings through co-construction. As a result, the number of hybrid power plants is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Their growing popularity is also due to increasing efficiency requirements and new opportunities brought about by evolving regulations and legislation. Read more about this in our blog from here.

High-level voltage control in a hybrid power plant

Connecting a hybrid power plant to the electricity grid requires following the transmission system operator’s guidelines. High-level voltage control is carried out using a software solution that manages the operation of the hybrid power plant. As shown in the image below, the software responsible for high-level voltage control operates between the electricity grid and the production units, where it:

• limits the active power output to the connection point maximum,
• compensates for transformer losses and the impact of the connection line on reactive power,
• adjusts the setpoints of voltage-controlled regulators within defined limits, and
• manages switching between control modes.

In addition, market-based controls tailored to business needs can be implemented as part of the control solution, offering new revenue opportunities.