Research & Development
Driving Innovation in Renewable Energy
Regen Power has been at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation for nearly 20 years, developing cutting-edge solutions for hybrid micro-grids, energy management systems, and renewable energy integration. Regen Power is committed to its vision of creating affordable access to power through sustainable solutions and innovative technologies. Regen provides a wide range of products and solutions based on solar, wind, and solar hybrid energy systems to the residential, commercial, off-grid mining, and remote community markets. Regen Power has always been keen to invest immensely in research and development activities, inventing sustainable technologies that would save fuel and electricity costs and reduce pollution. Regen Power has been conferred with prestigious grants like the Australian Research Council (ARC) linkage program, allowing it to expand its ability to tackle energy challenges and enhance system efficiency for remote and grid-connected applications.
Focus Areas
Hybrid Micro-Grids for Off-Grid Applications
- Regen provides practical and cost-effective energy solutions for challenging locations, both off-grid and on-grid.
- Regen Power has been designing, installing, and maintaining remote off-grid systems, commonly known as microgrids since 2007.
- We develop efficient and cost-effective hybrid systems using solar, wind, and variable speed diesel generators, designed specifically for remote communities and mining camps.
- We have 24×7 power generation systems using solar, wind, battery and diesel generators, proven for remote islands in the Republic of Maldives, Singapore, resorts in Australia and Sri Lanka, schools, and medical centers.
Advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS)
- Our research focuses on optimizing Li-ion batteries and integrating them with solar PV systems and diesel generators to reduce emissions, extend battery life, and enhance power quality.
- Developed an advanced energy management system (EMS) to optimize the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), including Li-ion batteries, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and variable speed diesel generators (VSDGs).
- The project envisions the development of a high-level energy management algorithm and control management system to coordinate the dynamic operation of various renewable and non-renewable sources such as solar, diesel, etc.
Grid-Connected Small-Scale Wind Turbines
- Wind turbines capable of operating across variable speed ranges, providing cost-effective solutions for grid-connected applications.
Key Projects
Rural Electrification Institutional Strengthening Project
- Asian Development Bank project in 2003 with a grant value of AUD 150,000.
- Supported rural electrification initiatives through institutional strengthening and innovative energy solutions.
- Solutions for remote energy access in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank.
Grid Connected Inverter for small-scale wind turbines
- Sustainable office development grant in 2003 with a grant value of AUD 50,000
- Developed grid-tied inverter for small-scale wind turbines.
Control and Interfacing of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) Inverters for Small-Scale Wind Turbine Generators
- ARC Linkage project in 2003 with a grant value of AUD 230,000
- Improved power electronic interfaces for mini-grid systems by researching the control and interfacing of IGBT inverters.
- Enhanced efficiency of grid-connected wind turbine generators
Multifunction Power Electronic Interface for Mini Grid Systems
- ARC linkage project in 2004 with a grant value of AUD 250,000
- Improved power electronic interfaces for mini-grid systems
Variable speed diesel power conversion system using a doubly fed induction generator
- ARC Linkage project in 2005 with a grant amount of AUD 280,000
- Enhanced hybrid micro-grid systems for remote applications.
- By integrating existing diesel generator technology, the project presented a cost-effective solution that preserves efficiency, minimizes emissions, and extends equipment life.
- The efficiencies offered by the variable speed operation of generators resulted in significantly reduced diesel/gas consumption compared to standard diesel/gas generators.
Innovative Grid-Connected Small-Scale Wind Turbine Generators Offering Low Cost and Wide Operating Speed Range
- ARC Discovery Project in 2007 with a grant value of AUD 270,000.
- Developed innovative grid-connected small-scale wind turbines
- Operation across a wide speed range, offering an efficient solution for grid-connected applications.
Development of high-efficiency and low-cost power conditioning systems for stand-alone solar home systems and utility-grade PV/diesel/battery hybrid power systems
- Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Renewable Energy project with a grant amount of AUD 306,000
- Research and development of an Energy Management System for Integrated Li-ion battery, solar, and diesel hybrid system
- Developed an advanced energy management system to optimize the integration of distributed energy resources, including Li-ion batteries, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, and variable-speed diesel generators.
- Designed a high-level control system capable of dynamically coordinating renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
- Enhanced system efficiency, improve power quality, and ensure reliable energy supply in both on-grid and off-grid applications.
Impact
& Achievements
- Regen Power has invested in research and development to provide efficient sustainable energy solutions.
- Regen Power provides practical and cost-effective energy solutions for challenging locations, for both off-grid and on-grid applications.
- Regen Power can supply fully containerized, portable, and fully operational microgrid systems from 15 kW to 150 kW.
- Hybrid Microgrid systems utilizing variable speed generators, developed by Regen Power, have resulted in substantial cost savings, an excellent return on investment, and a markedly reduced environmental footprint.
- The energy management system developed by Regen Power has minimized the storage requirements while extending battery life by 20%, reducing fuel consumption by 30%, and increasing solar penetration to over 75%.
- Regen Power has developed a novel control architecture tailored for hybrid micro-grid systems, providing a stable and reliable power source with smaller storage needs compared to conventional systems.
Collaborate with Us
Please fill out the form so that Regen Power can get back to you:
Regen Power is always open to collaborating with academic and industry partners in its saga of addressing energy challenges and advancing renewable technology.
Alternately please contact the following mail ID
support@regenpower.com
