ACEP Testing Facilities
Hybrid applications laboratory
ACEP’s testbeds provide a unique opportunity to test equipment and new software in a controlled setting to lower costs to industry and reduce risk to villages and remote locations. With over 300 remote communities whose reliance on diesel or diesel hybrid power results in some of the highest energy costs in the nation, Alaska has a strong interest in improving performance of both new and existing systems. To address this need, ACEP has established the Hybrid Applications Laboratory for testing hardware and software components within an integrated grid system. Designed for maximum flexibility, this system is capable of testing a wide range of islanded microgrid and distributed generation scenarios, as well as the performance of individual components. Examples include next generation utility energy storage such as innovative battery systems and flywheel technology, diesel off operation, power electronics development and testing, and model verification.
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Instrument & Control Panel
Optional Component
Inverter
Flywheel
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