The context
Energy storage is the key to the energy transition.
High power density batteries place additional requirements on switchgear and monitoring.
Integration challenges
Project cost optimization.
On-time delivery.
Selecting the right components for the system.
Operation challenges
Protect people & equipment.
Optimise maintenance.
Comply with standards IEC, UL, CCC.
Schematic
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Schematic
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Design
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AC power switching & isolation
- Manual or remote motorised operation
- 1000Vac on-load switches available
- Highly reliable and maintainable design
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DC power switching & isolation
- Manual or remote motorised operation
- 1500Vdc on-load switch
- 1500Vdc off-load switch up to 4500A
- Highly reliable and maintainable design
3
AC & DC power quality management
- Evaluate system performance
- Easily retrofit metering in an existing installation
- Monitor power quality
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DC power switching & isolation
- 1500Vdc 2-pole compact switch
- Visible contacts for maximum safety
Select
The challenge: high prospective short circuit currents
In the event of a short circuit in the DC section, all the batteries will discharge into the fault. Short circuit currents of over 200kA are possible depending on the configuration.
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Experts in your application
- 100 years of switchgear experience at your service
- Patented switching technology for DC voltages
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An independent test laboratory and switch selection software
- Independently certified (Dekra, UL) high power testing laboratory
- Short circuit, overload, heat rise and endurance testing are all performed at the Tesla lab
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Switch selection software
Dedicated software to determine that the switch can withstand the short circuit current
- The customer provides their battery characteristics and fuse choices
- Socomec recommends a switch for their application