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ABB exec talks microgrids, switchgear and charger-agnostic systems
- Amber Putignano of ABB E-mobility discusses the importance of integrating various electrical components for reliability in charging installations.
- Chargers are often replaced more frequently than switchgear and other equipment, which raises the importance of making systems charger-agnostic for future compatibility.
- Functionality is shifting from chargers to switchgear for better system longevity and adaptability.
- With the rise of microgrids, coordination of charging, solar generation, and battery storage is crucial, requiring control at a higher system level such as the switchboard.
- Locally controlled processors are preferred over cloud-based systems for charging sites due to response time, reliability, and charger-agnostic requirements.
- Introduction of UL 3141 standard will enhance energy management systems by providing protection against excessive current draw, vital for sites with high potential load.
- The new UL standard emphasizes not only cost management and efficiency but also protection of the system from overload, ensuring safer operations.
- ABB offers switchboard components along with a microgrid control system to align with the upcoming standard specification for enhanced energy management and power control.
- As the industry evolves, the trend is towards integrating smart functions at the switchgear level for improved system performance and longevity.
- The switch from cloud-based to on-site energy management systems is foreseen as more practical, especially with the integration of solar and battery energy storage.
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