All-in-one Power Conversion System for a Smart Factory

Abstract

This paper investigates the incorporation of a PV-ESS linked, all-in-one power conversion system (PCS) at a small factory, in an attempt to improve the factory’s resilience against the increase in load due to facility expansion. The aforementioned factory was installed with 210kWh PV and 550kWh ESS, both of which were simultaneously managed by 250kW hybrid power conversion system. This independent operation of the factory through the PCS was proven to be efficient and economical, because of the reduced power usage and the sale of surplus electricity.