Turnkey Microgrid Packages
A microgrid is a localized and self-contained electrical system that can generate and distribute electricity independently or in conjunction with the main power grid. Mircogrids are designed to serve specific geographical areas, such as communities and industrial complexes. They are self-sustaining systems that can operate in grid-connected or islanded modes, making them highly flexible and resilient.
Remote Power Corp has installed several turnkey microgrids in Canada which are often located in geographically remote regions. These power systems consist of several generators paralleled together to produce an output capacity of several megawatts, and they are typically fuelled with natural gas or liquid propane. Our microgrids are remotely monitored and remotely controlled, and they are outfitted with cellular and satellite communication hardware. Data can easily be streamed to one’s smartphone and computer or integrated into an existing SCADA system.
The benefits of paralleling multiple generators to achieve a desired power system capacity include: expanding the power capacity in phases as additional output is required; redundancy with several generators supporting the load; as well as, but not limited to, efficiency improvements by programming the generators to load and hour share (to operate only when the load dictates).
Our turnkey microgrid solutions are available as rental and lease-to-own packages, and they range in size from 500kW through to 15MW. Cabling, distribution hardware, and generators are available on short notice – typically within a few months for new builds, or immediately if rental inventory is available at the desired scale.
Some key benefits of Remote Power Corp’s microgrid solutions include:
Enhanced Resilience – One of the primary benefits of microgrids is their ability to continue supplying power during grid outages. When grid power fails, microgrids can seamlessly transition into islanded mode, ensuring a reliable power supply for critical infrastructure.
Improved Reliability – Microgrids offer increased grid stability and reduced vulnerability to power disruptions. By integrating several generators to support the required system output, microgrids are less susceptible to failures due to any single component.
Energy Cost Savings – Microgrids can help users save on energy costs by optimizing the use of locally generated electricity, by utilizing low-emission fuels, and by programming generators for load and hour sharing (for generators to run only when they are needed – reduces fuel and maintenance costs dramatically).
Grid Support – Microgrids can provide valuable services to utilities, such as load balancing, voltage support, and peak shaving. This can help alleviate strain on the larger electrical infrastructure.
Energy Independence – Microgrids offer users greater control over their energy supply, reducing their dependence on external energy providers and increasing energy security.
Remote Electrification – Microgrids are particularly useful in remote or rural areas where a stable grid connection may be unavailable. They provide a means of electrification and can improve the quality of life for the people in these regions.
Microgrids can be powered by a variety of fuels, but depending on the project location, fuel availability may limit the options that can be considered. The challenge lies in selecting a fuel that can supply the project with clean, cost-effective, and reliable power.
Natural gas can be supplied by wellhead, a pipeline, a compressed natural gas (CNG) trailer, or a liquefied natural gas (LNG) trailer. Liquid propane is quite accessible in most regions of Canada, and this fuel is often provided by way of a pressurized tank. Remote Power Corp gaseous generators run on both natural gas and liquid propane, and our generators can switch between these fuel sources without power disruption.
Please reach out to Remote Power Corp to learn more about our gaseous generators that are available across Canada by way of rental, lease, and sale. We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to evaluate your project as well as various power systems.
