Innovative Microgrid Solution for Renewable Energy Integration within the REIDS Initiative

In order to provide sustainable clean energy for the growing demand of electrical power in off-grid districts in Asia Pacific and South-East Asia through renewable energy sources (RESs) integration, ENGIE and Schneider Electric have made a partnership to join the Renewable Energy Integration Demonstration-Singapore (REIDS) initiative, the world largest microgrid demonstrator in the tropical area, to demonstrate state-of-the-art multi-fluid microgrid solution. Currently being constructed on Semakau Island, South of Singapore, the demonstration platform will enable ENGIE and Schneider Electric to integrate and test their solution that will provide a package of services including electricity, mobility, and clean cooking. Key innovations of the project include: The scalability and ability to start from both greenfield system (electrification of remote districts) and brownfield system (with existing equipment); A multi-fluid optimization module to enhance synergies between different technologies (renewable production, consumption, flexible loads, storage, H2 chain, and biogas chain) to provide cheap and reliable electricity with low environmental impact; A power control module allowing up to 100% intermittent RESs penetration in the power thanks to the cutting edge technology of virtual synchronous generator; The integration of an H2 chain for energy storage and mobility purposes; The integration of biogas technology for waste treatment and clean cooking. Promising results have already been observed in both companies' research centers on different technology bricks. These different bricks are currently being integrated into this microgrid for the first time to be verified for the feasibility and stability of the complete solution. Different use cases for both technical and commercial purposes have been designed and will be tested in the microgrid. Different tests and reports on this multi-fluid microgrid on Semakau Island will enable us to optimize the solution to be suitable for the tropical conditions of South-East Asia, thus promoting the integration of renewable energy for all.