Univers, a global leader in renewable energy management systems, has successfully commissioned Cambodia’s first integrated PV and BESS project. Located in Kompong Chhnang Province, the 90 MW solar PV + 18 MW/18 MWh BESS facility marks a milestone in Southeast Asia’s energy transition, leveraging Univers’ cutting-edge Power Plant Controller (PPC) and SCADA platform to deliver grid stability and optimize energy output.
The hybrid plant addresses the nation’s growing energy demands while tackling the intermittency challenges of solar power. With Cambodia’s grid requiring stable, dispatchable power, the project combines 90 MW of solar generation with a 18 MW BESS to ensure continuous energy supply during peak demand and low solar irradiation periods. Univers’ PPC and SCADA systems were selected for their proven ability to harmonize PV and storage operations, with PV Smoothing emerging as a standout feature.
Grid Stability and PV Intermittency
Cambodia’s grid infrastructure required seamless integration of solar generation and storage to mitigate fluctuations. Univers’ PPC employs dynamic algorithms to balance real-time power distribution between PV and BESS, ensuring compliance with local grid codes for consistent output. The PV Smoothing functionality minimizes output variability by intelligently adjusting battery charging/discharging power, smoothing solar generation dips caused by cloud cover or sunset transitions.
Centralized Control for Hybrid Systems
Univers’ SCADA platform provides a unified interface for monitoring and controlling both PV and BESS assets. Real-time data analytics, configurable alarms, and advanced control functionalities integration enable operators to optimize energy dispatch and maintenance schedules.
Cybersecurity and Reliability
Given the critical nature of grid-connected systems, Univers prioritized robust cybersecurity protocols in its SCADA architecture. Multi-layered encryption, redundant servers, and IEC 62443-4-1 compliance ensured uninterrupted operations and data integrity.
Grid Stability and PV Intermittency
Cambodia’s grid infrastructure required seamless integration of solar generation and storage to mitigate fluctuations. Univers’ PPC employs dynamic algorithms to balance real-time power distribution between PV and BESS, ensuring compliance with local grid codes for consistent output. The PV Smoothing functionality minimizes output variability by intelligently adjusting battery charging/discharging power, smoothing solar generation dips caused by cloud cover or sunset transitions.
Centralized Control for Hybrid Systems
Univers’ SCADA platform provides a unified interface for monitoring and controlling both PV and BESS assets. Real-time data analytics, configurable alarms, and advanced control functionalities integration enable operators to optimize energy dispatch and maintenance schedules.
Cybersecurity and Reliability
Given the critical nature of grid-connected systems, Univers prioritized robust cybersecurity protocols in its SCADA architecture. Multi-layered encryption, redundant servers, and IEC 62443-4-1 compliance ensured uninterrupted operations and data integrity.
The project’s PV Smoothing feature, enabled by Univers’ PPC, dynamically adjusts the BESS response to solar generation fluctuations.
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This functionality not only stabilizes the grid but also aligns energy delivery with PPA requirements.
Grid Compliance
The PPC ensured adherence to Cambodia’s stringent grid codes, including frequency and voltage regulation, while the SCADA system provided detailed data for regulatory audits.
Operational Efficiency
Standardize KPIs and improve real-time visibility by delivering enriched data in context to operations and maintenance.
Visible Insights
Analyze performance issues and asset failures from distinguishable data visualization that transforming data into real-time actionable insights.
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