Jordan Little March 23, 2017
Assessment of the Pros and Cons of Microgrids and Grid Extensions for Obtaining Reliable Access to Power
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch West Sonoma County, CA
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Powered by Diesel
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Powered by Diesel ▪ Maintain fuel supply ▪ Frequent maintenance & downtime ▪ Produces dirty exhaust ▪ Noisy operation
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Quieter & Cleaner ▪ Maintenance ▪ Fuel Supply
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Underground or trench ▪ > 3 poles ▪ Hills + soil issues
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Microgrid ▪ Solar + Storage
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Microgrid ▪ Solar + Storage ▪ Lower lifetime costs ▪ ITC + MACRS ▪ Clean & quiet
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Microgrid ▪ Solar + Storage ▪ Lower lifetime costs ▪ ITC + MACRS ▪ Clean & quiet
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Microgrid ▪ Solar + Storage ▪ Lower lifetime costs ▪ ITC + MACRS ▪ Clean & quiet
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Power Options ▪ Natural Gas Generator ▪ Transmission lines ▪ Microgrid ▪ Solar + Storage ▪ Lower lifetime costs ▪ ITC + MACRS ▪ Clean & quiet
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Microgrid ▪ Pre-fabbed offsite ▪ Trucked to ranch ▪ Commissioned on-site
Case Study – Vacherie Ranch Microgrid ▪ Partner with Pure Power Solutions ▪ SimpliPhi + Outback Inside
Economics of Poles vs. Containers
Economics of Poles vs. Containers 3 or more poles → On -site generation
Economics of Poles vs. Containers 3 or more poles → On -site generation Gas vs. Renewables:
Economics of Poles vs. Containers 3 or more poles → On -site generation Gas vs. Renewables: ▪ Fuel source costs ▪ Fuel supply line ▪ Renewables incentives
Economics of Poles vs. Containers 3 or more poles → On -site generation Gas vs. Renewables: ▪ Fuel source costs ▪ Fuel supply line ▪ Renewables incentives ▪ Federal ITC + MACRS ▪ There is an ROI
Avoiding Pitfalls
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods ▪ Tools ▪ Transportation ▪ Installation personnel ▪ End-user interaction
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods Northern Chile ▪ Tools ▪ Transportation ▪ Installation personnel ▪ End-user interaction
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods Northern Chile ▪ Poor power quality ▪ Temperature swings ▪ Elevation
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids Pre-Fab Modular Shipments Northern Chile
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids Northern Chile ▪ Simple, modular units ▪ 1 per home ▪ 150 total ▪ SimpliPhi + Studer inside
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance ▪ Equipment Selection
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance ▪ Re-filling water ▪ Equipment Selection ▪ HVAC system ▪ Liquid cooling
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance ▪ Equipment Selection ▪ System Design ▪ Truck Rolls ▪ Trained on-site personnel
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage ▪ Lithium-Ion with Cobalt
About Lithium Ion LCO Lithium Cobalt Oxide NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate
About Lithium Ion LCO Lithium Cobalt Oxide NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate
About Lithium Ion Without Cobalt With Cobalt
About Lithium Ion Without Cobalt With Cobalt LCO Lithium Cobalt Oxide NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
About Lithium Ion Without Cobalt With Cobalt LCO LFP Lithium Cobalt Oxide Lithium Iron Phosphate NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt ▪ Thermal Runaway
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt ▪ Thermal Runaway ▪ Decreased Lifecycle ~ 500 Cycles for Cells prior to rapid depletion
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt ▪ Thermal Runaway ▪ Decreased Lifecycle ▪ Narrow Temperature Window
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt ▪ Thermal Runaway ▪ Decreased Lifecycle ▪ Narrow Temperature Window ▪ Toxic
Cobalt Problems With Cobalt ▪ Thermal Runaway ▪ Decreased Lifecycle ▪ Narrow Temperature Window ▪ Toxic ▪ Inefficiencies
Cobalt Batteries With Cobalt LCO Lithium Cobalt Oxide NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
Cobalt Batteries With Cobalt LCO Lithium Cobalt Oxide NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
About Lithium Ion Without Cobalt With Cobalt LCO LFP Lithium Cobalt Oxide Lithium Iron Phosphate NMC Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
About Lithium Ion Without Cobalt LFP Lithium Iron Phosphate
SimpliPhi LFP ▪ NO Thermal Runaway
SimpliPhi LFP ▪ NO Thermal Runaway ▪ Increased Lifecycle Up to 10,000 Cycles
SimpliPhi LFP ▪ NO Thermal Runaway ▪ Increased Lifecycle ▪ Wide Temperature Window
SimpliPhi LFP ▪ NO Thermal Runaway ▪ Increased Lifecycle ▪ Wide Temperature Window ▪ Non-Toxic
SimpliPhi LFP ▪ NO Thermal Runaway ▪ Increased Lifecycle ▪ Wide Temperature Window ▪ Non-Toxic ▪ 98% Efficient
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
Avoiding Common Mistakes of Microgrids 1. Specialized installation methods 2. Frequent maintenance 3. Volatile energy storage
About SimpliPhi SimpliPhi is dedicated to offering the safest the most efficient and the simplest way to use energy storage
About SimpliPhi SimpliPhi optimizes Any power generation source On or Off-grid
About SimpliPhi In business Since 2002 Over 10 MWh Deployed Made in California
Thank You jordanl@simpliphipower.com
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