19DECEMBER 2024In an exclusive interview with Prince Sharma, General Manager ­ S&M, Power Switching and Monitoring Business Application, Socomec Greater India, he shares his insights on how pivotal LV power products are in integrating renewable energy into existing energy grids and stabilizing them. He is an experienced corporate professional with a demonstrated history of working in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry for over 20 years.INDUSTRY INSIGHTSTHE ROLE OF LV POWER PRODUCTS IN RENEWABLEENERGY INTEGRATIONWhat specific LV power products are currently pivotal in the integration of renewable energy sources into existing grids, and what unique roles do they play?Manual as well as automatic transfer switch equipment act as a bridge for a reliable renewable energy system architecture, ensuring seamless integration. The accrued customer benefit is in terms of higher system availability, enhanced withstand and positive isolation for equipment and personal safety. All versions of our Automatic Transfer Switch Equipment (ATSE) incorporate key design elements aimed at enhanced power availability and offer multiple program options to optimize transfer between the mains and the emergency sources without any hiccups. How do LV power products address the challenge of intermittency in renewable energy sources, especially in scenarios like sudden drops or surges in generation?Renewable energy sources cannot generate power around the clock on account of inherent factors. By integrating the Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment architecture in a renewable energy power scheme, the resultant system offers a high Mean Time Between Failures(MTBF) and lower Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR), factoring in unanticipated and unfavorable power scenarios. The consumers need to either adjust their electricity demand to synchronize with the renewable generation or alternatively, backup systems need to be integrated to ensure seamless power availability for all critical and important loads. Socomec offers Automatic Transfer Switching Equipment (ATSE)solutions tailor-made for the growing market demand across various applications like valve actuators, precision cooling, pump motors, and fan units, as well as for source transfers in main power distribution.Could you elaborate on the role of LV products in maintaining grid stability amidst the increasing variability introduced by renewable energy sources?LV products are crucial for grid stability amidst renewable energy variability. They provide voltage regulation, power quality improvement, and demand response. As specialists in LV DC isolation and transfer switches, Socomec ensures grid stability amidst renewable energy variability through precise isolation, reliable transfer switching, and efficient energy management. With advanced transfer switches and isolation devices, grid operations can be safeguarded, ensuring continuity and reliability in the face of fluctuating renewable energy inputs.Prince SharmaGeneral Manager ­ S&M, Power Switching & Monitoring Business ApplicationPrince Sharma, General Manager ­ S&M, Power Switching & Monitoring Business Application,Socomec Greater India
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