SINN Power führt die Ocean Hybrid Platform (OHP) ein

• Das OHP von SINN Power ermöglicht die Hybridisierung der Erzeugung erneuerbarer Energie auf See durch die Kombination von Welle, Wind und PV.
• OHP wird durch ModTroniX (MTX) ergänzt – die weltweit einzige IP68-Leistungselektronik für den Einsatz unter rauen Bedingungen.
• Das OHP ist für Wellen von bis zu 6 m und Offshore-Wellen von bis zu 15 m ausgelegt.
• Der modulare Aufbau ermöglicht einzelne OHP-Installationen von 20 kWp bis 5 MWp und mehr.

(WK-intern) – Die weltweit erste modulare, multifunktionale maritime Struktur ist in hohem Maße anpassbar: Größe, Auftrieb, Layout und eine Vielzahl erneuerbarer Energiequellen können an die spezifischen Anforderungen des Projekts angepasst werden.

Die Kombination verschiedener Energiequellen und LFP-Speicherlösungen wird durch ModTroniX (MTX) von SINN Power ermöglicht, die weltweit erste Produktfamilie von elektrischen Maschinen, Leistungselektronik und Speicherlösungen mit der Schutzart IP68.

Das Demonstrationsprojekt von SINN Power für das OHP wurde im Oktober 2020 in der Nähe des Hafens von Heraklion (Griechenland) durchgeführt, wo SINN Power seine Forschungs- und Entwicklungsanlage betreibt. Die modulare Plattform ist derzeit mit 192 PV-Modulen (72 Zellen) mit einer Nennleistung von ausgestattet Jeweils 390 Wp, bereitgestellt vom Projektpartner Schmid Pekintas (Türkei), und werden im ersten Quartal 2021 von LuvSide (Deutschland) mit 4 Huracan-Windturbinen (jeweils 10 kWp) ergänzt, gefolgt von 4 SINN Power Wave Energy Convertern (WEC) im Jahr 2022. Trotzdem Aufgrund der COVID-Pandemie konnte das Team die Installationen innerhalb eines Zeitraums von einem Monat abschließen und versucht, den Installationsprozess für zukünftige Bereitstellungen weiter zu beschleunigen. Die strukturelle Integrität der Plattform im maritimen Umfeld wurde seit 2015 an der Wellenbrecherwand getestet. ModTroniX von SINN Power, eine Produktfamilie von Leistungselektroniken mit Schutzart IP68, wird die Langlebigkeit und den finanziellen Erfolg von OHP-Projekten auf der ganzen Welt sicherstellen.

SINN Power introduces Ocean Hybrid Platform (OHP)

SINN Power‘s OHP to enable hybridization of ocean based renewable energy production by combining wave, wind and PV.
OHP is complemented by ModTroniX (MTX) – the world‘s only IP68 rated power electronics for deployment in harsh conditions.
The OHP is designed to withstand breaking waves of up to 6m and off-shore waves up to 15m.
Modular design enables single OHP installations from 20kWp – 5MWp and more.

SINN Power‘s Ocean Hybrid Platform (OHP) is now available for project developers around the world. The world’s first modular, multi-functional maritime structure comes with a high degree of customization: size, buoyancy, layout and a variety of renewable energy sources can be adapted with regards to project‘s specific demands. Combining different energy sources and LFP storage solutions is made possible by SINN Power‘s ModTroniX (MTX), the world‘s first product family of electric machines, power electronics and storage solutions with IP68 rating.

SINN Power‘s demonstration project of the OHP was deployed in proximity to the port of Heraklion (Greece), where SINN Power operates its R&D facility, in October 2020. The modular platform is currently equipped with 192 PV modules (72 cells) rated at 390Wp each, provided by project partner Schmid Pekintas (Turkey), and will be complemented with 4 Huracan wind turbines (10kWp each) by LuvSide (Germany) in Q1 2021, followed by 4 SINN Power wave energy converters (WEC) in 2022. Despite numerous challenges due to the COVID pandemic, the team managed to complete the installations within a time frame of 1 month and is looking to further accelerate the installation process for future deployments. The structural integrity of the platform in the maritime environment has been tested at the breakwater wall since 2015 and SINN Power‘s ModTroniX, a product family of IP68 rated power electronics, will ensure the longevity and financial success of OHP projects around the world.

Strong partners, industry experts and a clear mission.

Dr.-Ing. Philipp Sinn (CEO, Founder): “The entire team has done a phenomenal job in the past years and I am proud that our technologies are now finding their way into the market. This wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated members of our team in Gauting and at our R&D facility in Heraklion (GRE). Developing a disruptive, innovative technology not only requires a motivated and dedicated team, but courageous and visionary partners – I would like to express my gratitude to the BMWi & PTJ (German Federal Government), besides others the TUM and MUAS, my mentor Dr. Lotahr Stein, all the investors: SICK AG, Roell Partners, Michael Kuri, Dorothea Sick-Thies (Save the Planet) and specially SINN Power’s lead investor Umut Ertan from Schweizer Kapital for their continuous support and trust.”

Modularity along all components ensure financial competitiveness.

By following a modular design approach, SINN Power has managed to address and solve numerous challenges with regards to logistics, installation and operations, all of which impact the financial performance significantly. All components of the OHP are easy to ship preferably in standard 40’ containers, making it possible to deploy projects all around the world. Due to these dimensions, the required infrastructure and tools to install the OHP are reduced to light tools. All components come pre-fabricated and the on-site installation is limited to plug&play tasks. Additionally, SINN Power emphasized on enabling hot-swapping for all components, which enables repairs and replacement of components without shutting down the entire OHP. A crucial advantage of SINN Power‘s modular approach is its impact on the financial performance – economies of scale reduce the cost thanks to the mass-production of the repeating components. Depending on the size and RE-layout, SINN Power envisages CAPEX for the structure starting at €0.09/Wp.

The perfect layout for every climate – each project can be optimized.

The combination of different renewable energy sources on the OHP enables an undisputed energy density and furthermore allows to optimize every project individually, based on the local climate and resources accordingly. Leveraging a sophisticated database, SINN Power has developed an input-based project configuration tool that provides complete project layouts within a couple of clicks. By providing coordinates the configuration tool simulates the best composition of the renewable energy sources, whilst providing BOMs, electrical schematics and financial models. The required time to simulate, develop and calculate renewable energy projects is drastically reduced and all SINN Power can deliver turn-key solutions to customers. SINN Power‘s OHP can be used to replace Diesel generators on remote islands or to complement large offshore wind parks around the world. The smallest possible unit is 12m x 12m with an installed power of 30kWp and the largest OHP is 120m x 120m and in its maximum layout accumulates to an installed power of 5MWp.

The OHP was specifically designed for deployment in the maritime environment, however based on the core principle, SINN Power offers two additional variants of the platform which are designed to be deployed in waters with little to no waves at all. Based on their design, these platforms are currently limited for PV installations only.

ModTroniX – the hidden champion and key enabler.

During SINN Power‘s development of the OHP it quickly became clear, that there are no power electronics solutions which can survive in the harsh maritime environment. Additionally, SINN Power had to develop an electric solution that would allow to connect different producers and consumers in a stable and smart network. The result is ModTroniX (MTX), a product family of electric machines, power electronics and storage solutions with an IP68 rating, which are designed to form smart grids in MW dimensions. Following SINN Power‘s modular design philosophy, all ModTroniX components can be connected by a plug&play principle, thus enabling variations in capacity and functionality.

• SINN PowerTrains: Fully controlled electric machines for use as generator or drive in WEC, Wind Turbines, Vehicles (5kW – 15kW).
• SINN Power Inverters: 1-3 phase grid inverters, with symmetric and asymmetric phase loads (2.3kW – 20.7kW)
• SINN Power Storage: LFP and SuperCap modules for long-term supply and peak shaving (2.2kWh – 24kWh)

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