Distributed power generation

Distributed power generation is a high-potential fast-growing trend in the power sector as it combines diverse types of energy generators with no need to reconnect them from one net to another.

A microgrid is a small independent high-power farm for distributed power generation which can be connected to a factory or a main power line for own consumption or electricity distribution and sales.

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A new name in the industry

TBHAWT enters the market

TBHAWT Manufacturing provides services for the development of distributed power generation systems by combining small wind turbines WTW-55 with solar panels and large wind turbines, optimally allocating them on site for maximum profit.

TBHAWT Manufacturing pays much attention to environmental safety and does its best to reduce carbon dioxide CO2 emissions during wind turbine production and its further exploitation. By doing so, we cut down the carbon footprint left by our products.

Reliability

A distributed power generating system is connected to a main powerline to smooth peak loads in case of outages or sudden powerline load increases.

Autonomy

With growing popularity of local power generation, decentralized energy generation grids become more appealing due to cheaper infrastructure and autonomous operation. Main power lines are used as secondary power generation means.

Sufficiency

Large companies develop decentralized power generation systems to accommodate their needs. It results in elimination of intermediary power products, forcing small and medium manufacturers to switch to local power generating systems, too.

Cost effectiveness

Microgrids require less investment, they are easy to implement and scale up upon demand. Allocated close to consumers, microgrids are easy to control allowing for faster technological upgrade for greater efficiency.

Sustainability

Low emission level is a critical benefit of distributed energy generation stations due to the use of natural, renewable energy. Clear energy allows placement of distributed power generation systems close to settlements to deliver heating and electricity.

Market trends

TBHAWT Manufacturing follows distributed energy market trends to provide maximum profit for clients and decrease negative impact to the environment.

Reliability

A distributed power generating system is connected to a main powerline to smooth peak loads in case of outages or sudden powerline load increases.

Autonomy

Sufficiency

Cost effectiveness

Sustainability

Facts and figures

Microgrids

A microgrid is a self-balancing power supply system which can be disconnected from a large power generating system to operate autonomously, and then be reconnected back to it. Microgrids consist of diverse types of power generators, such as solar panels, small and large wind turbines, heating systems, and etc.

TBHAWT Manufacturing produces equipment for microgrids and can help you develop a microgrid by combining small wind turbines of own production with power generators from other producers.

Global microgrid market (output capacity in GW)

Microgrid efficiency

Microgrid market

Microgrids have become an important part of global power supply serving as a main or reserve power source after disasters in New York and New Jersey in 2006, Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, military events in the Middle East and the Balkans which led to permanent disconnection from central power lines, ice rain in Moscow suburbs in 2010, grand-scale blackout in Venezuela in 2019, and many others. In each case civilians and manufacturers were unable to receive electricity from central power lines, which triggered the need for local energy production.

Microgrids are especially impactful for consumers

with considerable point loading
with critical infrastructure
with special needs
in far regions
with no access to central power lines

Using diversified power generation units, microgrids securely protect a consumer from energy outage or line breaking.

Microgrid market

up to $8,4 bln by 2020 up to $12 bln by 2030

Power distribution

around 40% of all capacity is served for campuses, commercial and industrial facilities 40% are military assets and outlying regions

Global market estimate

$150 –200 bln — estimated value of distributed power generation market in 2020 $50–75 bln — microgrid market estimate in 2020

Microgrids in numbers

Forecast on worldwide launch of new capacity of centralized and decentralized energy generation systems Source: Navigant Research

New-built capacity of centralized energy generation New-built capacity of distributed energy generation

Microgrid advantages

Benefits

Microgrids stabilize power supply during shortages in main power lines, and can be monetized producing power surplus for further distribution among consumers. Leverage the benefits of microgrids:

Decrease energy loss by microgrid allocation as close to consumers as possible
Decrease quantity, spread volume and carrying capacity of trunk lines
Smooth breakdown aftereffect for main power lines
Minimize negative impact on environment through the use of renewable energy
Take full control over consumption and distribution of electricity

According to Navigant Research, consumption of electricity produced by distributed energy generation systems will increase three times by 2026. According to BCC Research, the global market of distributed energy generation will increase from 69.7 bln USD in 2016 to 109.5 bln USD in 2021.

General consultant

GENERAL CONSULTANT

The general consultant of TBHAWT Manufacturing in the field of wind turbine calculations, analysis of its behavior and performance improvement, certification of wind fields is IOPARA Inc. represented by its head and founder Ion Paraschivoiu, Doctor of Engineering and Professor at the Polytechnique Montreal, Canada.