MICROGRID SOLUTIONS
The Cat® Microgrid system, which contains both photovoltaic solar modules and energy storage, provides increased energy efficiency with no reliance on the grid and optimal total cost of ownership. Smart Microgrids mean efficient power that can be produced where and when it's needed without transmission lines and transformer losses. This high-performance, scalable system is designed and built using standardized building blocks that are easy and quick to install even in challenging environments.
RENEWABLE POWER
The Cat Microgrid System integrates renewable power with smart energy storage to provide mine site power solutions:
- Reliable power generation equipment
- Environmentally friendly solar panels
- State-of-the-art energy conversion and storage, which provides stable, quality power stored in a high-tech unit
- Advanced monitoring and control
This system generates up to 32% more energy than conventional panels.
Cat Microgrid makes it possible to power operations with flexible fuels.
Renewable / Alternative Fuels
- Hydrogen
- Biogas
- Coal Mine Methane
- Biodiesel
- Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)
Combined Heat & Power Options
- Drive additional efficiency
- Reduce emissions
- Save costs
Cat energy storage solutions provide legendary Cat Power technology stored in a high-tech unit, providing stable, quality power to your operation.
Cat Microgrid Solutions offer multi-mode operation
- Grid forming
- Grid following
- Islanding detection
- Autonomous or remote control
Cat Microgrid provides a factory pre-packaged and tested solution.
- Batteries, inverter and other equipment installed
- Plug and play with other Cat power systems
- Rapid installation: Drop on site and connect cables
The solution is modular for scalability.
- 1 MW may be paralleled up to 100+ MW
- 30 minutes to 9 hours of capacity per system
The high-performance converter delivers ultra-fast response, seamless mode transfer and automatic anti-islanding.