New Gamesa Electric Orchestra
Power Plant Controller for PV and Storage
Broad & Flexible Functionality
Flexible plant configuration: – Photovoltaic generation – BESS stand alone – Hybrid solar + storage (DC and AC coupled system)
Multiple applications: Frequency response, ramp-rate control, energy shifting, peak shaving, clipping reduction, voltage control…
Local and remote control and monitoring compatible with different users: plant operator, grid operator, plant owner, service team.
Grid Connection Robustness
Extensive grid code knowledge based on wind, solar and BESS experience in more than 54 countries.
Grid code compliance proven in the most demanding markets including Europe, Australia, Mexico, USA and others
Advanced functionalities as optional: virtual synchronous machine (VSM), synthetic inertia, black start, grid forming.
Scalability and connectivity
Scalability from small to large utility scale projects.
Multi-PCS and multi-PV inverter coordination for maximum performance. Optimized state of charge (SOC) recovery algorithms.
Integrated cybersecurity, high communication speed and conectivity capacity, fast plant response.
Full grid compliance with the best performance
Power Plant Controller for PV & BESS
Gamesa Electric Orchestra brings intelligence to the PV and storage system optimising resources and maximising performance.
Hybrid PV + BESS
Gamesa Electric Orchestra combines a robust grid connection design with a flexible and wide range of functionalities.
| Stor Controller Functionalities | PV Plant | BESS Standalone | Hybrid PV + BESS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER QUALITY | Grid Code Compliance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Primary Frequency Regulation | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Secondary Frequency Regulation | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Plant Ramp Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Generation Control (AGC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Voltage Control (Qref, Vref, PFref) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ENERGY MANAGEMENT | Energy Arbitrage | * | Yes | Yes |
| Peak Shaving / Load Shaving | * | Yes | ||
| Transmission and Distribution Deferral | * | Yes | Yes | |
| PV Energy Shifting | * | Yes | ||
| Plant Curtailment | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITIES | Grid Forming | * | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM) | * | Yes | Yes | |
| Synthetic Inertia | * | Yes | Yes | |
| Black Start | * | Yes | Yes |
*Energy Management Functionalities are executed either upon an external P/Q reference or as part of a time scheduled event. Gamesa Electric Orchestra has the option to include time based production scheduling.
Consult Gamesa electric for advance functionalities in PV plants without batteries.
Orchestra functionalities & applications
Power Quality Applications
Frequency Control
Voltage Control
Energy Management Applications
PV Ramp Control
PV Energy Shifting
Advanced Functionalities
Advanced Functionalities
Black Start / Grid Forming / Synchronization with external grid
Configurations
| GENERAL DATA | |
|---|---|
| Plant Configuration(1) | Photovoltaic / BESS Standalone / Hybrid PV + BESS |
| Inverter Compatibility | Gamesa Electric Proteus series |
| MAIN CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Dimensions (H / W / D) | 800 x 600 x 300 mm [31.5 x 23.6 x 11.8 inch] |
| Weight | 45 kg [99.2 lb] |
| Standard Protection Class(1) | IP20 |
| Power Supply(1) | 250W, 1ph, 230Vac 50/60Hz |
| Cooling | Forced air |
| Mounting System(1) | Wall / Support structure mounted |
| Certification(2) | CE Marking |
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS | |
| Temperature Range – Operation(1) | 0°C / +60°C [32°F / 140°F] |
| Relative Humidity | 5 – 95% (non-condensing) |
| Maximum Altitude(1) | 2000 m |
| Corrosion Protection(1) | C4 |
| GRID METERING | |
| Integrated Direct Analog Readings(3) | 3 x CTs and 3 x VTs |
| Grid Analyzer | Optional |
| COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Power Converters | Modbus TCP/IP |
| SCADA(1) | Modbus TCP/IP |
| Grid Operator(1) | Modbus TCP/IP |
| Webserver | Included |
| OPTIONALS | |
| Grid Analyzer | |
| Touch screen | |
| Auxiliary power supply at +24V | |
| Low Temperature Kit up to -20 °C [-4°F] | |
| High Altitude Kit up to 4,000 m [13,123 ft] | |
| Protection Against High Corrosion C5 | |
| Power Supply Kit 250W, 120 Vac, 1ph, 50/60 Hz | |
| Cold Swap Redundancy | |
| Communication Switch Redundancy |
* Please consult Gamesa Electric for different configurations
(1) Consult Gamesa Electric for a specific configuration
(2) Consult Gamesa Electric for different Standards/Directives
(3) Optimum for solutions where the Stor Controller is located in a near proximity of the POI measurement (<10m [32.8ft])
Aditional Information
Grid Code Analysis Support:
- Grid code analysis by project
- Grid integration, grid impact and Grid Performance Standards (GPS) support
- PSS/E, PSCAD and DigSILENT models available upon request
Data Logging:
- Plant performance at the POI
- Battery performance
- Local & cloud based options
- Webserver
External Control and Monitoring Interfaces:
- Customer Control Centre
- O&M Support Centre
- Grid Operator / Dispatch Centre
- Asset Operator
- System Aggregator / Bidding Operator
