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Connecting Wind Farms to the Distribution Grid using ReclosersPractical Application Demonstrated in the Philippines

18 February 2019 – Evolution in switchgear technology has simplified

renewable connection as demonstrated by a new Wind Farm in the

Philippines connected to the grid using a NOJA Power OSM Recloser.

This installation at Romblon in early 2019 forms part of local initiatives for

sustainable energy development.

Providing Auto-Synchronisation, Synchrocheck and conventional

protection functions, the OSM Recloser was selected as the connection

switchgear to address all challenges of renewable connection.

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NOJA Power OSM Recloser Point of Connection for a Philippine Wind Farm

NOJA Power’s OSM Recloser system has been deployed in multiple

renewable and distributed generation connection projects, including Solar

and reclaimed gas power stations. For applications that require only

protection and control, the Pole mounted OSM Recloser system provides

a cost-effective complete solution. If metering or differential protection is

required, the NOJA Power GMK provides a complete assembled solution

including an OSM Recloser with all auxiliary control and metering

capabilities incorporated in a single mobile ground mount platform.

Single Line Diagram of an OSM Recloser System

Renewable connection applications typically require sensing on both

sides of the open connection to facilitate synchronised connection of the

renewable asset to the network. NOJA Power’s OSM Recloser provides

this feature as standard, allowing for an off-the-shelf product to address

complex connection requirements. NOJA Power’s OSM Recloser is a

comprehensive system, comprised of the primary switchgear and

secondary RC10 Control System. The RC10 provides all protection,

automation and communications features typically required in renewable

applications, simplifying commissioning and minimising installation capital

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expenditure.

“As our customers increase their focus on a sustainable future, renewable

energy connections to the distribution grid are becoming more and more

common globally,” says NOJA Power Group Managing Director Neil

O’Sullivan. “NOJA Power has engineered out of the box solutions to

simplify the connection of large-scale renewable energy to the distribution

grid.”

The President and CEO of PESIN Jojo Conde added, “Power Equipment

& Supplies has been supplying NOJA Power reclosers in the Philippines

for almost 2 decades. The applications have evolved from simple

distribution circuit breakers to fully integrated remote controlled smart grid

solutions with the latest applications being to connect large scale

renewable energy to the distribution grid.”

The 300kW Wind Turbine in Romblon, Philippines.

If you have an upcoming renewable connection project or would like

further information on the NOJA Power GMK or OSM Recloser, visit

www.nojapower.com or contact your local NOJA Power Distributor.

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