Elektra Renewable Support will realise its first two hybrid projects in the second quarter of this year, the company’s CEO Elena Popescu announced. These investments are aimed at combining storage units added to photovoltaic and wind farms.
“Our plans are already realised and most of our projects are hybrids, either PV with storage or wind with storage. In the second quarter, we will concretise the first two such units,” said Popescuat the conference “Stepping stones for the BESS technologies development”, organised by Energynomics.
At the same time, the company is analysing expansion into the wind segment, but the decision-making process on turbines is still ongoing.
Technical challenges and solutions in hybrid systems integration
One of the fundamental aspects of the development of these projects is the integration of the units into aggregated systems, a complex technical process requiring customised solutions. Popescu emphasises that although there are technical difficulties, these can be overcome by tailoring integration solutions to each individual project.
“We have never encountered a situation without a solution. If there are no measurements for a piece of equipment to be integrated into an aggregated unit, they can be created and implemented with the right technology. There are technical solutions for any voltage level, and our electricians’ authorisations cover all grades, from 1 to 4, which allows us to operate at any possible technical power,” explained Popescu.
Another important aspect is the flexibility needed to connect hybrid systems. “Initially, some projects were designed for medium-voltage connection, but later it was decided to integrate low-voltage. This required adjusting the technical plans to ensure an optimal integration solution,” Popescu detailed.
The business model and the future of hybrid projects
As for the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) concept, Popescu emphasises that this is a business model, not a technical one, unlike aggregated units, which involve real physical connections between generation and storage units.
“We are talking about what is already connected and operational. Hybridisation involves constant adjustments to get the optimal technical solution. That’s why our expertise in operation and integration is essential for the success of these projects,” concluded the CEO of Elektra Renewable Support.
The company maintains its strategy to develop innovative projects and to respond to technical challenges through adaptability and expertise, consolidating its position on the hybrid solutions market in Romania.
The conference “Stepping stones for the BESS technologies development” was organised by Energynomics, with the support of our partners: AJ Brand, Alive Capital, BCR, Big Store, Elektra Renewable Support, EnergoBit, Enery, Enevo Group, Enexus. EVOLVE Energy Management Solutions, Huawei, Nofar Energy, Photomate, Prime Batteries Technology, Pixii AS, Renomia Gallagher, smartPulse, SolarToday, SolaX Power, Think Blu Solution, Wiren, WTW Romania, YEO.