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DEP R&D Lab
GSA Facilities
Duke Energy
Interleuven
DEP R&D Lab
ApplicationTime-of-Use Arbitrage with Maximize Self-Consumption
Reference designSmall Scale DC Microgrid
The DEP R&D Lab system in Charlotte combines a 120 kW PCS with a 350 V DC bus, powering all warehouse and lab loads, including lighting and a DC EV charger, with maximum efficiency. A 30 kW DC-coupled solar array and a 296 kWh battery provide backup power, peak shaving, and energy storage for smart time-of-use optimization.
Operating in Time-of-Use Arbitrage and Maximize Self-Consumption modes, the system reduces energy costs while prioritizing renewable generation. Grid connectivity ensures resilience, delivering a robust, efficient, and sustainable energy solution for a modern lab and warehouse environment.
Operating in Time-of-Use Arbitrage and Maximize Self-Consumption modes, the system reduces energy costs while prioritizing renewable generation. Grid connectivity ensures resilience, delivering a robust, efficient, and sustainable energy solution for a modern lab and warehouse environment.
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