ICONIC Engineering Ltd. is committed to revolutionizing Bangladesh’s power sector by integrating OPAL-RT’s advanced microgrid solutions. Our vision aligns with global smart grid innovations, ensuring sustainable, reliable, and efficient power distribution for industries, utilities, and research institutions. We aim to enhance energy reliability, sustainability, and efficiency by integrating real-time digital simulation technology into industrial, educational, and power sector applications.
Key Features of OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution
OPAL-RT Microgrid solution is an advanced real-time simulation platform designed for power systems research, renewable energy integration, and grid stability analysis. OPAL-RT technology provides a powerful environment for microgrid modeling, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) applications. It enables researchers, engineers, and utility companies to analyze and optimize microgrid operations under real-world conditions.
OPAL-RT Microgrid solution is equipped with industry-leading features that make it a preferred choice for academic institutions, research centers, and power system in Bangladesh.
- Real-Time Simulation: OPAL-RT provides real-time digital simulation of power grids and microgrid networks, enabling accurate analysis of grid dynamics.
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL): The system supports HIL and PHIL testing for validating controllers, inverters, and protection relays.
- Renewable Energy Integration: The platform allows seamless integration and simulation of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and battery storage systems.
- Multi-Domain Compatibility: The OPAL-RT system supports electrical, mechanical, and control system simulations in a unified platform.
- Scalability and Flexibility: It enables users to simulate small-scale microgrids as well as large, interconnected power networks with various configurations.
- OPAL-RT eMEGASIM and RT-LAB: The software suite includes eMEGASIM for power system studies and RT-LAB for real-time computation and hardware testing.
3M (Man, Machine, Method) Merging with ICONIC Engineering Ltd.
ICONIC Engineering Ltd. applies the 3M strategy to enhance the efficiency of microgrid implementation:
- Man: We train engineers, researchers, and utility professionals in real-time simulation and microgrid testing.
- Machine: We utilize OPAL-RT’s advanced real-time simulators to optimize microgrid components before deployment.
- Method: Advance simulation techniques to test grid resilience, renewable integration, and stability analysis.
Key Components of a Microgrid:
- Distributed Generation: Solar, wind, and generators.
- Energy Storage Systems: Lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and flywheels.
- Microgrid Controller: OPAL-RT’s real-time simulation-based controller optimizing grid operation.
- Smart Load Management: Power distribution based on demand and availability.
Technical Specifications of OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution
- Processor: Multi-core real-time processors with FPGA-based acceleration for high-speed computation.
- Time Step: Sub-microsecond simulation step for real-time accuracy.
- Communication Protocols: Supports IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, and other industry-standard communication protocols.
- I/O Modules: High-speed analog and digital I/O interfaces for real-time hardware interactions.
- Software: Integrated with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, and Python for customized simulation and control development.
- Scalability: Can be expanded with additional computational nodes for large-scale microgrid studies.
Applications of OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution in Bangladesh
- Power System Research and Development: Used by universities and research institutions for microgrid studies, renewable energy integration, and smart grid innovations.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Helps analyze the impact of solar PV, wind farms, and battery storage on microgrid stability and efficiency.
- Protection and Control System Testing: Enables hardware-in-the-loop testing for relay protection, circuit breakers, and energy management systems.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Smart Charging Systems: Simulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure and its interaction with the power grid.
- Industrial and Utility-Scale Microgrids: Used by utilities to optimize distributed energy resources (DERs) and enhance grid reliability.
- Cybersecurity and Grid Resilience Studies: Tests cyber-physical security vulnerabilities and grid resilience under attack scenarios.
- Cost-Effective: Reduces the need for physical microgrid prototypes.
- Faster Deployment: Speeds up microgrid design and controller validation.
- Renewable Optimization: Enhances performance of solar, wind, and hybrid power systems.
- Grid Resilience: Improves system stability during blackouts and cyberattacks.
Compliance with International and Bangladesh Power System Standards
OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution is designed to align with both international and national standards, ensuring seamless integration, grid reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. In Bangladesh, microgrid implementation must comply with global best practices and local energy regulations, ensuring safe and efficient power distribution.
Compliance with International Standards
IEEE 1547: Standards for the Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
- Ensure safe and reliable interconnection of solar, wind, and battery storage with the national grid.
IEC 61850: Communication Protocols for Substation Automation
- Provides a standardized framework for real-time data exchange in microgrid systems.
- Ensures smooth communication between renewable energy sources, storage systems, and utility substations.
NERC CIP: Cybersecurity Guidelines for Power Systems
- Ensures data encryption, access control, and intrusion detection in Bangladesh’s smart grid and renewable energy networks.
IEEE 2030.7-2017: Microgrid Controller Standards
- Establishes control strategies for optimal microgrid operation.
- Bangladesh’s renewable energy operators implement advanced microgrid control algorithms for better energy dispatch.
IEEE 1547-2018: Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources
- Supports Bangladesh’s rooftop solar program, ensuring compliance with net metering and grid interconnection rules.
- Aligns with Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) guidelines for distributed energy deployment.
IEEE 2030.8-2018: Microgrid Testing and Validation Standards
- Defines testing methods for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, real-time modeling, and microgrid validation.
- Bangladesh’s universities and research institutions develop and test next-generation smart grid technologies.
Compliance with Bangladesh Energy Regulations and Policies
- Bangladesh Renewable Energy Policy (2008)
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) Guidelines
- Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Smart Grid Initiatives
- Net Metering Policy (2018)
- Digital Security Act (2018) and Cybersecurity Framework
Future Scope of OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution in Bangladesh
The increasing demand for renewable energy integration, smart grids, and sustainable power solutions in Bangladesh makes OPAL-RT’s Microgrid Solution a crucial technology for the future. With its real-time simulation capabilities, advanced power system modeling, and integration with renewable energy sources, OPAL-RT Microgrid solutions are expected to drive technological advancements, grid stability, and energy efficiency.
Key Areas of Future Growth and Applications
Expanding Renewable Energy Penetration in the National Grid
- Enable seamless integration of solar and wind power into the national grid.
- Simulate various energy dispatch strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize losses.
- Improve real-time control and management of variable renewable energy sources.
- Support energy storage system integration for better demand-supply balancing.
Enhancing Power System Resilience and Stability
- Provide real-time digital twin simulations for testing grid resilience before deployment.
- Assist in power utilities in designing fault-tolerant and self-healing microgrid networks.
- Optimize distributed energy resources (DERs) for better voltage and frequency regulation.
Supporting Smart City Initiatives with Intelligent Power Management
- Facilitate smart grid modeling for urban energy distribution.
- Improve demand-side management by enabling real-time load forecasting and demand response strategies.
- Enable automated control of energy storage systems to minimize electricity costs.
Advancing Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Development
- Optimize grid-connected and off-grid EV charging stations.
- Simulate the impact of EV charging loads on power distribution networks.
- Enhance vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration for bidirectional energy flow.
Accelerating Academic Research and Innovation in Power Engineering
- Developing advanced smart grid control algorithms.
- Training students and researchers in real-time power system simulations.
- Conducting research on next-generation energy storage and distribution technologies.
The OPAL-RT Microgrid Solution is a cutting-edge platform that enhances power system analysis, renewable energy integration, and grid optimization. Whether used in research institutions, industries, or utility companies, it provides a reliable, scalable, and high-performance solution for real-time microgrid simulation and control testing. Increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions in Bangladesh makes OPAL-RT an essential tool for future energy innovations.
OPAL-RT microgrid solutions are redefining power system innovation in Bangladesh. ICONIC Engineering Ltd. is at the forefront of this transformation, offering real-time simulation, testing, and training to ensure a stable, resilient, and efficient power network.
