ABB technology powers Skagerak Arena stadium in Norway

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“This project kicked off with a wild idea that it must be possible to use the roof of our arena for something useful,” said Einar Håndlykken, Managing Director of Odd’s Ballklubb. “Now, I hope this solution inspires others with a large roof to collaborate with those developing our energy systems.”

Included as part of the new energy lab, is the entire rooftop of the Skagerak Arena that is covered with 5700 m² of solar modules, with a nominal power of 800 kWp. The battery and the energy management system ensure maximum use of renewable power even when there is low light. The photovoltaic system not only powers floodlights, it also provides the neighbourhood with locally produced electricity. What’s more, it allows the utility to collect insights into how a ‘prosumer’ system – where consumers both produce and consume electricity – operates under different conditions.

“The energy industry is developing, both within production and distribution. Skagerak Energilab is an important project because through this, we will gain practical experience of how such local production plays together with the established network,” said Knut Barland, CEO of Skagerak Energi.

ABB inaugurated the energy lab in collaboration with Skagerak Energi. It designed and executed the project with ABB AbilityTM PVS solar string inverters and ABB Ability™ e-mesh™ technology, including an Energy Management System (EMS). The solution will allow Skagerak Energi to run an optimum load dispatch scenario by using load forecasts and PV production, and by taking electricity price developments into consideration. ABB will also be providing its technical services to the energy lab for the next five years

“Skagerak Energilab is a good example of how grid edge technology transforms the power ecosystem,” said Steffen Waal, Managing Director of ABB in Norway. “This is an important step toward obtaining field data and insights about tomorrow’s power grids.”

Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/solar/25062019/abb-technology-powers-skagerak-arena-stadium-in-norway/