Greentech Lead Asia: In order to construct and manage
direct-current microgrids at the School of Energy Research in Xiamen
University, Intel Corporation, Nextek Power Systems, People Power Company,
Canadian Solar, Xiamen University, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
(LBNL) have formed an alliance at the Haixi International New Energy Industry
Expo and Forum.
The Xiamen University’s direct-current microgrid
will help in managing consumption of energy by directly integrating renewable
energy generation and storage batteries with building electrical loads through
one-touch mobile and web-based energy management and control applications at
the Chinese campuses.
The School of Energy Research will work with partners to
integrate state-of-art technologies into a showcase for energy efficiency and a
platform for developing renewable energy applications.
Under the alliance, Nextek Power Systems will introduce the first Direct Coupling Microgrid in mainland
China that will manage and support diverse energy loads.
“Nextek Power Systems is delighted to be working
with our friends at LBNL, Intel, People Power Company, Canadian Solar and
Xiamen University to field our first significant installation in the
country,” said Paul Savage, CEO of Nextek Power Systems.
People Power Company will provide its cloud-based energy
management, control and behavioral analytics applications that will enable
building managers to control and manage buildings loads.
LBNL will develop methods and algorithms for the
optimal equipment choice and operation of direct-current microgrids, whilst,
Canadian Solar will provide customized solar panels for this rooftop solar
system and Intel will provide technical expertise and advise on this research.
This microgrid will become operational this year and will
make Xiamen University China’s first direct-current powered commercial
building, and will serve as a global showcase for distributed direct-current
microgrid innovation and commercialization.