TEST, SAFETY & SYSTEMS
The SUNSYS HES L energy storage system
compatible with each other and the grid. Then, when you add renewable energies, there are a whole lot of other components to take into consideration when adding in EV chargers and EVs. Our customers need to verify that all these components can work together.” Many of Socomec’s customers
world networks. On-site generators allow Socomec to simulate grids from across the globe, including diff erent local voltage and frequency types, helping to ensure that the projects its customers are testing will be successful before they are installed in the real world. The grid lab provides testing
through its own microgrid of up to 3MW utilising the company’s scalable energy storage systems, SUNSYS HES XXL and SUNSYS HES L. The dedicated EVCI platform provides real EVs and DC fast- charging infrastructure to replicate real-world scenarios. “Through the EVCI, we can
measure whether the technology is compatible with the grid in terms of infrastructure, energy loss and whether it disturbs the system,” Martos says. “We also focus on performance through maximising capacity and power of the EV chargers. Battery energy storage systems are made up of a lot of diff erent components that must all be
who are using the EVCI platform are software developers looking to optimise their charging points and charging stations. “For these customers, one of the most common tests we do on the platform is checking the compatibility of their software with our system, the grid, and renewable energies, to be sure that the energy is used at its maximum every time, and at the cheapest price,” Martos adds. “So, we need to check that batteries can charge with solar panels when there is a lot of sun, we need to check batteries can charge at night when electricity is less expensive than during the day or peak hours. And, we need to check that the EV can be charged at full power at anytime.”
ANALYSING BATTERY PERFORMANCE Another important aspect of Socomec’s EVCI grid is battery analysis, to give customers a deeper insight into the performance of their product. “Battery technologies is a continuing activity undertaken by our research and
development team,” Martos says. “We analyse various values, temperature, cell voltage – all of the technical details required to maximise the energy the battery delivers. Currently, we are doing this for LFP batteries but in the future we plan to innovate with new battery technologies for greater eff iciency and resiliency.” The company is working hard on
developing its artifi cial intelligence (AI) capabilities in order to provide more predictive analyses for battery systems, such as potential failures, ageing issues and return on investment (ROI). “Our goal is to become more and
more specialist in our applications, from on and off -grid modes, back-up systems, storage systems and so on,” Martos adds. “We will also continue to test new technologies, and we believe sodium batteries, for instance, will be one of these. We are also planning to integrate more intelligence and AI into the testing process. More than 1MW will be the next big market for battery energy storage systems and for EVs, so mega charging stations for buses and trucks will also become a big area of focus for us over the next year.”
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