Energy Audit
An energy audit is key to developing an energy management programme. Although energy audits have various degrees of complexity and can vary widely from one organization to another, every audit typically involves data collection and review, plant surveys and system measurements, observation and review of operating practices as well as data analysis.
DLRE conducts energy audits to determine where, when, why and how energy is being used.This information can then be used to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, decrease energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Energy audits can also verify the effectiveness of energy management opportunities (EMOs) after they have been implemented.
Engineering, Procurement and Construction
An energy audit is key to developing an energy management programme. Although energy audits have various degrees of complexity and can vary widely from one organization to another, every audit typically involves data collection and review, plant surveys and system measurements, observation and review of operating practices as well as data analysis.
DLRE conducts energy audits to determine where, when, why and how energy is being used.This information can then be used to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, decrease energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Energy audits can also verify the effectiveness of energy management opportunities (EMOs) after they have been implemented.
Energy Audit
Sizing the project
A cost-efficient design of a hybrid power system must precisely match the production capacity and local demand. Unintentional over-sizing of the generation capacity increases the capital and running costs, producing a surplus of electricity which is not used.
Under-sizing capacity results in unavailability of power and resulting dissatisfaction among end-users, which can lead to the failure of the project (which can have dramatic regional impact, as the consumer’s satisfaction is vital not only for the project, but also for its broader replication).
It is therefore critical to get the generation capacity just right to ensure a successful project.
Demand load dimension
Estimating electricity demand requires a certain level of field work. The demand will vary during the day and throughout the year. Domestic users will use more electricity during evenings (for lighting, entertainment, and cooking), and reduce their use during the day. The distribution during the whole week and the definition of the peak demand are important as they define the maximum capacity that the system has to produce at a precise instant. The hybrid mini-grid has to be prepared to supply all the users’ needs.
The issue of over-dimensioning has to be carefully considered and addressed right from the early design stage, and has to be scalable as consumer demand grows.
Load Management Strategies
The main goal of a hybrid power system is to match the resources with the demand for energy. Due to the combination of the different technologies, it is important to manage them correctly to maximize the performance and decrease costs.
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