Combine hydro, solar or wind power with battery for better performance and new revenues.
Hydropower plants have been the backbone of Norwegian power production. But turbines wear out with frequent regulation, and response time is too slow for the fastest reserve markets. With a battery system alongside, you can protect the turbines, deliver faster response, and better utilize existing facilities.
Every time the turbine regulates up or down, mechanical components wear out. FCR requires faster response than the water masses allow. The result is that many hydropower plants avoid the most profitable reserve markets.
A battery system handles the fast fluctuations and lets the turbine run smoother. The battery responds in milliseconds and delivers FCR, while the turbine follows with a few seconds delay. Wear is reduced, and the plant gains access to new markets.
Hybrid installations combine multiple production sources — but deviations from the plan cost money. Playmaker integrates production plans from solar, hydro and wind, and uses the battery to cover the difference in real time.
When production deviates from the plan, the battery is automatically activated to cover the difference — no imbalance fees.
We take responsibility for the entire process – from analysis of the hydropower plant to ongoing optimization of the hybrid installation.
We analyze the hydropower plant's capacity, regulation patterns and market opportunities to size the right battery system.
You receive an offer for a battery system with revenue forecast for FCR markets. We assist with applications to Enova and other relevant grant programs.
We install the battery system at the power plant, integrate with the turbine control and prequalify for FCR markets.
Playmaker coordinates battery and turbine automatically. We take care of monitoring, maintenance and monthly settlement from reserve markets.
The battery handles the fast fluctuations so the turbine can run smoother. Fewer start/stop cycles extend the lifetime of the entire plant.
With battery, the hydropower plant can be prequalified for FCR-N and FCR-D – markets that require faster response time than the turbine alone can deliver.
Batteries respond in milliseconds. Hydropower takes longer. The hybrid installation combines the best of both worlds.
Access to more reserve markets means more revenue streams. Playmaker automatically optimizes between FCR-N, FCR-D and potentially mFRR.
The battery can be sized according to needs. Start small and scale up as you see the value.
When the turbine runs smoother, it lasts longer. The battery takes the hit and protects the most valuable part of your installation.
A hybrid installation requires coordination between battery and turbine. With a service agreement we ensure both operate optimally together.
Real-time monitoring of battery and turbine
Automatic coordination between battery and turbine
On-site support when needed
Overview of revenue and performance
Training of operations personnel
Scheduled service visits for maximum lifespan
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