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Introducing Omron's Enhanced Self-Consumption Solar Power System

Omron Social Solutions Co., Ltd, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, is set to launch a new type of self-consumption solar power system designed for medium-sized photovoltaic installations. This system, which matches the latest input controls, will be available starting July 2025. The goal is to provide a more flexible and efficient way to utilize excess solar energy generated in various industry settings.

Meeting the Growing Demand for Renewable Energy

In recent years, businesses have increasingly aimed for 100% renewable energy consumption, notably through initiatives like RE100. As electricity costs rise and interest in sustainable energy increases, the adoption of self-consumed solar power systems is becoming ever more critical. Given this increasing demand, new energy transaction models such as Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have emerged, which have also drawn attention to self-consumption systems that generate excess electricity. However, challenges remain, including the potential for over-generation resulting in electricity supply and demand imbalances, leading to losses in revenue for energy producers.

Enhancements in Self-Consumption Technologies

Omron has previously introduced a complete self-consumption system that utilizes solar power generated without selling any excess electricity. By enhancing this system and developing a new variant that maximizes both self-consumption and surplus sales, they aim to address these challenges. The new three-phase system with advanced output control functions will allow businesses to effectively manage their energy consumption while reducing losses that arise from output control measures implemented by distribution operators during excess generation periods.

Flexibility and Enhanced Performance

The updated surplus self-consumption system has been designed to work seamlessly with single-phase power converters, energy storage, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems. This enables users to tailor their energy solutions based on specific installation environments while facilitating greater profit from their solar investments. Flexibility in system design allows for optimized energy output, directly addressing user needs and installations of various scales. For example, systems designed for environments allowing 120kW solar panels can maximize generation efficiency.

On top of this flexibility, coupling the system with storage systems allows for effective backup solutions during electrical emergencies, enhancing business continuity planning (BCP). Omron's own battery storage solutions (KPBP-B series) and the multi V2G system (KPEP-A-2 series) are available for integration, thus supporting a wider range of user requirements.

Avoiding Revenue Losses with New Output Control

The new system integrates with a gateway box tailored for modern output control practices that came into effect in June 2023. This advancement allows for the marketing of surplus electricity without sacrificing the self-consumption needs of the facility. Critical to this development is the capability to optimize energy usage without impacting performance during peak generation, managing challenges posed by traditional methods that required uniform suppression of electricity output.

Applying a Fully Consumed Energy System

Interestingly, this new system does not have to be solely utilized as a surplus system; it can function effectively as a complete self-consumption solution. The convenience offered by this integration ensures greater efficiency during installation and operations, reducing the need for diverse inventory while adhering to common system designs across implementations, which ultimately leads to significant cost savings.

Looking Ahead

Omron Social Solutions Corporation continues to pioneer in the solar power sector, striving to meet the diverse energy consumption needs ranging from low to high voltage systems. With the evolution of their latest offerings in solar energy management, they are committed to driving the adoption of renewable energy solutions, proving instrumental in shaping a sustainable future.

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About Omron Social Solutions

Omron Social Solutions has a long history of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge automation technology to build systems that enhance public service efficiency. As the global focus shifts towards AI, IoT, and robotics, the company is devoted to confronting social challenges through comprehensive service solutions that ensure safety and comfort in our society.