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Power Plant Controllers with WAGO Power Plant Control

Power plant controllers help power plants achieve grid-compatible feed-in management at the grid connection point (GCP).

WAGO Power Plant Control allows plant operators and system integrators to meet the requirements for these controllers that are set on the grid side – flexibly and reliably. The solution is certified per VDE-AR-N 4110 and 4120.

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Power Plant Controllers – Properties and Neighborhoods with Power Plants

This from our WAGO Live SPS 2020 explains how WAGO supports you in managing properties and neighborhoods with power plants.

To the individual topics:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 03:55 Intelligent customer transfer stations
  • 09:24 Power plant controller in use at WAGO
  • 18:03 Charging infrastructure/E-mobility
  • 20:06 Battery storage systems
  • 21:51 Load management using the example of process engineering systems
  • 28:48 Communication with the network operator

Why are certified power plant controllers necessary?

The percentage of renewable energy in the power grid is increasing, and we want this increase to continue – but without endangering the stability of the grid. For this reason, the technical connection rules (TCRs) for decentralized power plants have been made tightened. A central element of this is a power plant controller, which must have a corresponding component certificate. With WAGO Power Plant Control, that’s not a problem.

The Benefits for You:

  • Maximum Flexibility

  • Long-term global availability

  • Future viability

  • TÜV-certified

  • High cybersecurity

  • Custom implementation options

Here’s How the WAGO Solution Works

The power plant controller forms the interface between the plant and the power supplier, the grid operator the direct marketer, in order to allow the control power to be sold on the exchange, for example. In the process, it regulates the setpoint values for active and/or reactive power at the grid connection point (GCP). It compares these setpoints to the measured actual values at the GCP and communicates the calculated control variable to the generating systems. With the help of the power plant controller, the grid operator can control the plant feed-in via specified characteristics on the generator side.

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Your Path with WAGO to Grid-Compliant
Plant Connection and Operation

WAGO lets you choose your path to grid-compliant plant connection and operation with a certified power plant controller. Either we will support you in assembling the necessary components, or you can take advantage of our network of system integrators and hire them for the implementation service.

Implementing Power Plant Controllers Yourself

Our Sales department will support you in selecting hardware to implement grid-compliant plant connection and operation yourself. You can also get further support, e.g. with the necessary e!COCKPIT programming knowledge, from our free customer support and our telecontrol technology and programming training program.

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Order Power Plant Controllers

If you have neither the time nor the know-how to connect your plant to the grid correctly, then hire a WAGO Solution Provider (WSP) as a kind of all-inclusive package. They will provide the complete solution – from procuring the appropriate components, to implementing and commissioning, to documentation.

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Power Plant Control

All the information on the WAGO Power Plant Control library is available for download as a compact file, including 30-day trial access.

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Telecontroller

The second-generation PFC200 controller makes it possible to communicate with both the grid operator and the direct marketer, directly and with secure isolation.

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Modular Software

Our open automation platforms, on which preferred software tools and programming languages can be used, offer flexibility and independence.

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I/O Modules

Discover the benefits of our flexible remote I/O Systems. Appropriate I/O modules are available for nearly all applications and environmental conditions.

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Certificate for WAGO Power Plant Control

WAGO supports successful grid feed-in per VDE-AR-N 4110 and 4120. Dr. Ralf Kotte of TÜV NORD presented the certificate to Andreas Siegert, Smart Grid Key Account Manager, and the WAGO team in person.

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Certificate presentation (from left to right): Stephan Winkelmann, After Sales Support; Martin Paulick, Product Manager; Andreas Siegert, Smart Grid Key Account Manager; Dr. Ralf Kotte, Director of Electrical Systems and Grids at TÜV Nord; Carsten Kruse, Application Engineering; Julia Skaszik, Marketing Coordinator.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAGO Power Plant Control?

What is a power plant controller?

What does a power plant controller do?

Why does a power plant controller need a component certificate?

Is there one power plant controller standard for all plants?

What are the VDE-AR-N 4110 Technical Connection Rules for Medium Voltage?

What plants do the VDE-AR-N 4110 Technical Connection Rules for Medium Voltage apply to?