Secure Power for Grid Control, SPGC
The project will develop fuel cell backup power solutions for use at transformer stations in the electric grid. It will demonstrate the new backup solution in connection with transmission stations and distribution stations with the goal to maintain high reliability, reduce maintenance cost, and allow for even longer backup times through re-fueling during outages. The project will address the technical challenges of handling the transient load of emergency power supply for activation of high-voltage breaks.
This project will be an important element in balancing the fluctuating renewable energy, which has been central strategy for the Danish energy supply. The products developed in the project will build on years of R&D partly financed by EUDP, and lead to a first mover position within this backup power segment with large potential of exporting Danish products and generating employment in Denmark.
This project will be an important element in balancing the fluctuating renewable energy, which has been central strategy for the Danish energy supply. The products developed in the project will build on years of R&D partly financed by EUDP, and lead to a first mover position within this backup power segment with large potential of exporting Danish products and generating employment in Denmark.
Project description
The project develops and demonstrates backup power solutions using hydrogen and fuel cells at transformer stations in the distribution and transmission grid in Denmark. The project aims to create a positive business case for end users, who move from current 4 to 6 hours emergency supply based on lead acid batteries to a 24 hour back-up solution, addressing the requirements in a new EU CODE on electricity emergency and restoration. The technical challenge is linked to the transient load of emergency power supply for activating high-voltage breaks. Two solutions will be developed and demonstrated: 1. Add-on solution to existing installations with batteries 2. Battery-free solution for new installations. Both solutions will be demonstrated in the field and evaluated. The results will be disseminated among the Danish and European strategic energy stakeholders, which opens for a new market for Danish back-up power products.
Key figures
Period:
2017 - 2022
Funding year:
2017
Own financial contribution:
4.92 mio. DKK
Grant:
4.61 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
48 %
Project budget:
9.53 mio. DKK
Category
Oprindelig title
Sikker forsyning til kontrol af el-nettet, SPGC
Programme
EUDP
Technology
Brint and fuelcells
Case no.
64017-0582
Dokumenter
Participants
Ballard Europe (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Europe | 2,15 mio. DKK | 3,23 mio. DKK |
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) | 1,44 mio. DKK | 0,16 mio. DKK |
| Energinet | 0,67 mio. DKK | 1,00 mio. DKK |
| Thy-Mors Energi | 0,35 mio. DKK | 0,53 mio. DKK |
