Capabilities
Microgrid capacity
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- Fully islanded operation capability
- Up to 8 MW of available power
- Supports diverse, reconfigurable grid research on a realistic distribution system
- Fully instrumented for research-grade data collection
Existing equipment
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3 MW PV + 4 MWh Storage
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750 kW PV
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20 kWh residential storage
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100 kW Compressed Air energy storage (CAESS)
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750 kW hydrogen electrolyzer
Laboratory capabilities
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Approximately 1500 sq ft power labs
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Individual access for proprietary projects
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Future: high bay
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Power Hardware in the Loop
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OpalRT real-time simulator
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30 kVA regenerative power amplifier (OpalRT)
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30 kVA Grid Simulator (Chroma)
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Provisioned connectivity with load bank, vehicle chargers, generator, and energy storage
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Voltage & Current capabilities
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3-phase test voltages at 23.9 kV, 4.16 kV, 480 V, lower voltage
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Current ratings — variable
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CamLock-equipped connection points at various transformers and switches
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DC microgrid capabilities
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380 V DC grid, 30 A ampacity
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Selectable DC / AC grid-tie
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Bipolar (±190 V) or unipolar (380 V) flexibility
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