CIRCUTOR DISPENSER Series User Manual
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Different bonus or restriction periods can be defined according to the following criterion:
The energy levels of the energy storage systems are low first thing in the morning, since
the users of the micro-grid have consumed energy during the night period. Therefore, a period
of time between 05:00h and 08:00h must be defined, in which penalties will be applied to con-
sumption. In this case, the unit will be operating in the
restriction mode.
The next period, between 08:00h and 16:00h, is the period of maximum insolation, during
which the photovoltaic energy is enough to charge the storage systems and supply energy to
users, so consumption should be encouraged during this period. In this case, the unit operates
in the
bonus mode.
The maximum number of users will connect loads to the grid between 16:00 and 19:00.
Even though the previous period was not of maximum insolation, if a message is not shown
to the users during this period, warning them about the fact that the cost of energy can be
higher than usual, simultaneous loads might be connected to the micro-grid, which will quickly
consume the energy stored in the storage systems. During this period, the unit operates in
restriction mode.
Finally, a period is established for the first and last 5 hours of the day, during which it is
assumed that the consumption from the grid is not critical. Therefore, a period during which
the unit works in
normal mode can be defined.
Figure 6: Example of Operating modes�
3.2.- ENERGY FACTORS
The
Dispenser can manage the price of energy according to the operating mode of a mi-
cro-grid through the
Energy factor parameters:
Bonus factor; when the micro-grid is in the bonus mode (excess energy is available),
the price of energy can be reduced and users can consume it at a lower price.
Restriction factor, if, on the other hand, the micro-grid is in the restriction mode (not
much energy is available), the price of energy can rise and users will pay more for the
energy they consume.
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