Solar Fuel Saver An intelligent solution to decrease fuel consumption for diesel generator systems
Solar Fuel Saver 1. Juwi at a Glance 2. Motivation to implement a Solar Fuel Saver system 2.1 Solar vs. Diesel costs 2.2 Electricity generation 3. Juwi Solar Fuel Saver 3.1 Definition 3.2 Advantages 3.3 Functionality of the SFS 3.4 Technical features 4. Applications
Juwi at a Glance Company structure Founded in 1996 by Fred Jung and Matthias Willenbacher (juwi), pioneers for renewable energies with agricultural roots juwi AG is an owner-managed group of companies and not listed on the stock exchange Employees & turnover More than 1,700 employees (worldwide) Approx. 1.1 billion Euro in 2012 Total capacity Around 2,500 megawatt (approx. 2,200 systems) Annual energy output Around 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours, corresponds to the annual power demand of around 1.3 million households Investment volume (since 1996) Around 5.2 billion Euro International offices and project locations
Our Vision 100% Renewable Energies Projects Operation Energy Solutions Wind Energy Solar Energy Bioenergy Hydro Power Technical & Commercial Operation and Maintenance Electricity Heat Wood Fuels Energy Efficiency Cooperations & Joint-Ventures R & D Passionately work together to implement renewable energies economically and reliably.
On-grid solutions 52,79 MW free-field installation, Lieberose (Brandenburg) 50 MW, Wind farm in Costa Rica 10 MW, Wind farm Wörrstadt 2 MW, El Cura (Spain)
Off-grid solutions 50 kw wind Hybrid system in Egypt Off-grid village electrification in Namibia with 200 kwp PV and a 1,05 MWh battery bank 50 kwp Solar
Motivation to implement a Solar Fuel Saver system / kwh The price for PV systems has decreased by more than 60% in the last 3 years Fuel costs for diesel generators are constantly rising Today Time Especially interesting for gensets in continuous power applications In many countries, PV-Diesel Systems present an economically viable solution, already today. This effect will even increase in the next years.
Generation costs by diesel generators For most sunbelt countries (colored in green) Generation costs by diesel generators are > 0,30 / kwh Generation costs in the same area by PV < 0,15 / kwh Map: Source Reiner Lemoine Institut
Definition The Solar Fuel Saver is a controller allowing the direct integration of photovoltaic power plants into fossil fuel powered mini-grids. Specifications: Solar power is directly fed into the diesel generator mini-grid No batteries are needed Reduction of fuel consumption thanks to solar energy The SFS controller manages the solar power output according to the operation of the diesel generator
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Juwi Solar Fuel Saver - Advantages Reduced fuel consumption of the diesel generators up to 50% depending on load profile and climate conditions Less dependency on oil price fluctuations Short payback time: approximately 4 years based on a diesel price of 1 /liter Low investment costs (as no batteries are required) Flexible controlling possibilities of the diesel generator The Solar Fuel Saver is the perfect solution to cut down on generation costs of existing or new diesel generator grids.
Functionality of the SFS The solar power reduces the power generated by the diesel generator. As soon as the generator reaches critical partial load operation, the SFS controller decreases the power output of the solar plant.
Technical features The Solar Fuel Saver can be integrated into existing or new diesel generator grids. It operates with all standard generators (isochronous or droop controlled). By regulating the solar power output, the SFS controller guarantees an optimized operation of the diesel generator Protection against min. partial load Reverse power protection Flexible reactive power controlling Additional control options of the diesel generator: time based, partial load Integrated data logging of system performance Remote monitoring via internet (optional via GSM) Simple installation (plug and play)
Applications Hotels and Resorts Daytime loads as air-conditioning, pumping and cooking can be covered Industry and agriculture High solar fraction possible, as electrical consumption for pumping and cooling can be adapted to irradiation curve Residential Areas Supermarkets, offices, craft shops have load profiles with peak consumption at daytime Individual solutions for small villages with special load profiles Mining Industry High suitability due to constant loads at relatively high power output in remote areas
Next step: free pre-feasibility study Juwi offers a free pre-feasibility study for systems > 100kW consisting of - customized technical layout - economical analysis Visit www.juwi.com/solarfuelsaver, download the questionnaire and send it to fuelsaver@juwi.com
Thank you for your attention! Contact: Steffen Rauer juwi international GmbH Energie-Allee 1 55286 Wörrstadt Germany Tel. +49. (0)6732. 96 57-1781 Fax. +49. (0)6732. 96 57-0 Steffen.Rauer@juwi.de www.juwi.com/solarfuelsaver