POWER SYSTEMS

Industrial Campus Hybrid Microgrid — CHP + PV + BESS

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UPDATED 2026-06-20
EXAMPLEIndustrial Campus Hybrid Microgrid — CHP + PV + BESS
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

An industrial campus operates a hybrid microgrid with a 2 MW gas combined heat and power unit, 1 MW solar PV array, and 1 MW/2 MWh battery energy storage system, all connected to a 13.8 kV bus and supplying campus loads via a step-down transformer, with metering and breaker protection.

Key decisions

  • Selecting 13.8 kV for the main collection bus and 480V for DER and load connections
  • Representing the BESS as a UPS node with bidirectional capability
  • Adding step-up transformers for low-voltage PV and BESS to match the 13.8 kV bus
  • Using dedicated circuit breakers for each source and load feeder for isolation and protection
  • Including a watthour meter on the utility feed for net metering

When to reuse this

Use this SLD layout when designing or documenting an industrial hybrid microgrid that integrates multiple generation sources, energy storage, and critical loads, particularly in grid-parallel or islandable configurations.

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