ENERGY EFFICIENT POWER SYSTEMS USING DC MICROGRIDS

DC MICROGRIDS
DC Microgrids enable significant energy savings and the simple integration of advanced power generation technologies. Many modern appliances such as laptops, LED lighting and communications equipment run on DC power (the type provided by batteries), yet we plug them in to the AC mains. Also renewable technologies such as solar photovoltaics and wind power become more prevalent at a household level, DC microgrids could be a cheaper and more efficient alternative.

EMerge Alliance Corp - 2009-2010

DC MICROGRID BENEFITS
1) Reduced energy costs 2) Security against higher utility costs 3) More efficient energy use (10% to 40%) 4) More reliable service 5) Safer power at 24v 6) Highly scalable system designs 7) Reduced future renovation costs 8) Measured 50% reduction in installation, moves and changes
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EMerge Alliance Corp - 2009-2010

INNOVATORS IN DC POWER SYSTEMS

Nextek Power Systems provides many innovating Power System Methods using DC Microgrids. They directly couples Nexteks high-efficiency DC ballasts, DC fans and other DC devices to DC power sources. Do more with your energy with Nextek Power Systems!!

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Nextek Power Systems, Inc. 160 Wilbur Place, Suite 500 Bohemia, NY 11716

Call @ (313) 887-1321 Email @ info@nextekpower.com

EMerge Alliance Corp - 2009-2010

Buildings that produce as much energy as they use

Whats likely to change in the approach to design/build? 1) Integrated design and operations planning 2) Site renewable energy strategies get maxed out 3) Energy Storage technology will allow Grid independence breakthroughs 4) System Intelligence - More control, monitoring, verification of everything

ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS (ZEB)

EMerge Alliance Corp - 2009-2010

A simplified AC/DC hybrid coupled power network

ENERGY SOURCES ELECTRO-ACTIVE DEVICES

SOLUTION

DC Photovoltaic AC/DC Site Generation DC Wind Power

Coupled AC/DC Power Sources

Electronic Lighting

AV/IT Devices

DC Power Distribution Management

Wireless Controls BACnet TCP/IP
HVAC Actuators Data & Telecom Centers

DC Campus Fuel Cells AC Line Power

Sensor & Controls

Security & Safety

OPPORTUNITY:
Up to 30% less energy, 15% less capital, 200% plus more reliable

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EMerge Alliance Corp - 2009-2010

Too Many Inefficient Power Conversions

DC / Semiconductor Based Loads
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DC MICROGRID SIMPLE EFFICIENT DIRECT

DC / Semiconductor Based Loads DC AC

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Lower Operating Expense Safer Higher Efficiency Fewer Components More Reliable Less Real Estate Reduced Carbon Footprint

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Power Servers 24V PSM-1600 24V PSM-1600 ALT 380V PSM-1600 MPPT DC Ballasts Popular lamp types including T5, T8 & CFL High Efficiency 24V & 48V styles 24V Emergency Ballast Dimmable DC Fans-Nextek Fanworks 12/24V DC Powered ceiling fans Vari-Cyclone and Vari-Fan styles Speed Controller available

Nextek Power Systems Products

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Id put my money on sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we dont have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that."
~Thomas Edison, 1880s

Ref:

DC Microgrids: A Direct Route To Energy Efficiency by John H. Jahshan