The heart of smart control for
hybrid microgrids

Traditionally, electricity is generated from a central source, which is then distributed via transmission lines to consumers. This electricity is usually fuelled by coal, gas or nuclear sources. However, the traditional power generation model is being put under more and more pressure, and in the interim, consumers are left exposed to power fluctuations, blackouts and more frequent critical infrastructure failures. There are also locations where the traditional power network is unusable, or just doesn’t exist, such as on islands or in remote communities.
 
Users are looking for alternatives that can provide reliability, stability and lower costs. Users are also looking for solutions that can provide power in a more environmentally sustainable way than other fossil fuel powered plants. Distributed power systems, in the form of microgrids, are the future of power generation, providing independence, resilience, and environmental benefits, as well as providing a cost-effective source of supply.
 
Hybrid microgrids can be any combination of solar, wind, batteries, gen-sets, or any other power source. With hybrid systems two goals are always crucial - save fuel and maintain the system reliability. Thanks to their advanced functions designed specifically for hybrid systems, ComAp controllers can maximize the amount of energy from renewables while not compromising the system stability.