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UCP – High Performance Energy 2016 v104 01042016

Towards Zero Energy Buildings

5 April 2016 Copyright 2016 Ultima Capital Partners 1

Steps, solutions and case studies

Presented at High Performance Energy 2016 5th April 2016 Sydney Australia John Fick, Managing Director Ultima Capital Partners

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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen The company is Ultima Grid Partners My name is John Fick, Managing Director It’s my pleasure this morning to explore the critically important subject of Zero Energy Buildings. UCP is engaged in these markets, and so most of what I will present today is based on our experiences.


Zero energy buildings • Traditional buildings consume 40% of the total

fossil fuel energy and are significant contributors of greenhouse gases.

• A zero-energy building, also known as a zero net energy (ZNE) building, net-zero energy building (NZEB), or net zero building, is a building with zero net energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is approximately equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site.

• Buildings that produce a surplus of energy over the year may be called "energy-plus buildings" and buildings that consume slightly more energy than they produce are called "near-zero energy buildings" or "ultra-low energy houses".


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In today’s presentation we will focus on Zero Energy Buildings, available approaches to achieving ZE As well we will review case studies based on metrics, and conclude by highlighting some of the challenges to achieving more. The zero net energy consumption principle is viewed as a means to reduce carbon emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Although zero-energy buildings remain uncommon even in developed countries, they are gaining importance and popularity. At times they consume non-renewable energy and produce greenhouse gases, but at other times reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas production elsewhere by the same amount. Typical zero net energy buildings get half or more of their energy from the grid, and return the same amount at other times. Zero Energy offers a substantial opportunity to reduce CO2 footprint, and to reduce energy intensity.


ZEB as an integrated energy system


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This map from University of Illinois is an excellent illustration of the systems approach. From PV, chilled beams, heat recovery chillers, water efficiency and more.


Performance landscape

Metrics • Energy performance

– Energy consumption – Grid energy sourced – Renewable energy sourced – Carbon emissions – Energy cost – Return on capital invested

• Energy balance

– HVAC, DHW, lighting – Appliances – Embodied energy

• Balance period

– Monthly – Seasonal – Accounting year – Life cycle

Constraints • Constraints - grid

– Tariff structure – Virtual networks – Net metering

• Constraints - building

– Building footprint – On-site generation – Off site renewables – Off site energy systems

• Constraints - enablers

– Technical awareness – Advisory expertise – Case studies – Education – Incentives – Policy instruments


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Zero Energy is about balance. Measurements about inputs, outputs, loads, offsets need to be accounted for. And the time period of relevance used in reporting. And there are numerous constraints listed. The constraints are not just economic or technology based, they include people...as enablers.


ZEB in the residential sector


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This slide is courtesy of GE. It illustrates the ZE approach in the residential dwelling market, which is very large. It also is an ICT enabled systems scenario. A framework for many devices, solutions and participants.


Ultima Capital invests in Zero Energy

• Voltage Optimisation • Energy storage solutions • Demand side and supply side solutions

EMSC Asia Pacific

• Cloud based IOT energy monitoring • AI embedded agent solutions • Power quality and synchro-phasor analysers

Smart Utility Services

• Financial and structuring solutions for energy projects

• Supply chain alliances

Ultima Capital Partners

• Energy performance contracts • Managed service agreements • LV and HV infrastructure

Ultima Grid Solutions

Ultima Grid Solutions (UGS) is an Australian owned company focused on energy grid solutions across the Asia Pacific region


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A brief note about us We have a number of companies in the group that have exposure to Zero Energy Buildings In alphabetical order, EMSC Asia Pacific is a provider of Powerstar voltage optimisation, energy storage and demand and supply side solutions Smart Utility Services is a provider of energy monitoring, and power quality solutions Ultima Capital Partners is a provider of corporate advisory, structuring and financial solutions for energy projects Ultima Grid Solutions packages all of the above products and services with Energy Performance Contracts, and managed service agreement for LV and HV infrastructure


Reducing carbon footprint

Energy efficiency • LED lighting • HVAC upgrades • Demand management • Cloud monitoring

Power delivery • Voltage optimisation • Power quality • Storage • Cloud monitoring

Generation • Solar • Wind • Storage • Cloud monitoring

Three stages of deployment towards achieving zero energy buildings 5 April 2016 Copyright 2016 Ultima Capital Partners 7

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All of our products are designed to impact on energy and carbon footprints We see the journey for many clients commencing with demand side energy efficiency, with the key options being shown The next important yielding investment is to focus on power delivery, that is voltage optimisation, quality, and local storage Beyond that is the integration of generation


Energy efficiency menu

Energy efficiency initiative and payback period [years]

Building Controls 4

Combined Heat and Power 2-7

Efficient Heating & Cooling Technology 1-4

Efficient Heating & Cooling Technology 2-5

High Efficiency Motors / Variable speed drive < 1

Increased Factory or Process Automation 1-4

Intelligent Lighting Controls 1-4

Lighting 1

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Power Controls 1-4


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Within the building envelope energy efficiency steps may be taken to reduce energy demand. These are listed here with various projected payback periods. Its a crowded market, with most capable vendors making offers. I’d like to focus a little more on voltage optimisation or VO, as it affects all loads through conditioning the power delivered to site. For those of you unfamiliar with VO, it reduces the above nameplate voltage presented to the site In so doing, energy consumed by all loads will be reduced


Mark Orpin, Head of Energy Management, ASDA Supermarkets

“Powerstar voltage optimisation has been a major part of our comprehensive energy efficiency programme. It is perhaps the simplest and most effective way to instantly save energy and therefore we would highly recommend Powerstar systems.”

ASDA Supermarket experience

ASDA Stores, a subsidiary of the US global giant Walmart group, has installed Powerstar units at a vast number of their stores, contributing significantly to

energy savings and reducing their carbon footprint 5 April 2016 Copyright 2016 Ultima Capital Partners 9

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This solution is gaining traction, with ASDA (Walmart’s UK operation) having installed Powerstar VO in over 540 retail sites across the UK Based on their very positive experience of energy savings, reliability and cost reductions across their retail fleet, ASDA are working with to now commence deployment of the Powerstar energy storage solution


Voltage optimisation at LV side

POWERSTAR OR POWERSTAR MAX

Powerstar LV incorporates patented technology


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At the Low Voltage 415V side, Powerstar as the leading international vendor of VO offers solutions that have a number of fixed taps, as well as fully dynamic solutions These are designed for installation on the main switchboard Unit sizes from 300KVA up to over 3000KVA are offered Savings experienced would be typically around 15% kWh reduction


Voltage optimisation at the HV side

POWERSTAR HV MAX

Powerstar HV incorporates patented technology plus ultra low loss TX


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At the High Voltage supply Powerstar offer fully dynamic solutions, and is unique globally with this technology These are designed for up to 56KV incoming supply Unit sizes up to and exceeding 3000KVA are offered All Powerstar solutions utilise ultra low loss amorphous core transformers for additional energy savings of typically between 3-5% when replacing an existing HV Transformer


Case study : net energy savings


The net energy savings (NES) shown are after all financing costs have been met. The NES may be shared between the customer and the solution provider.

The solution provider structures the SPV, and arranges the financing.

In this case study the customer requested all supplies at multiple locations to have Powerstar VO specified in the energy saving solution.

For regional clients, the EPC Framework Alliance Agreement would be an ideal mechanism to facilitate the project management across a portfolio of assets in multiple jurisdictions.

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The case study shown is based on a number of Powerstar installations across a portfolio of client installations The diagram on the left shows the savings with a 50% ROI On the right is the same scenario utilizing project financing. The client has no upfront capital requirement The installation is paid for over 5 years with a residual payment at the end of year 5 Even so, the scenario has positive cash flow for the client from commencement, as the savings are well in excess of the lease costs Over a 10 year period this client will have accumulated a net cash benefit of $20million, own the installation and continue to reap cash flow for years to follow This is one of the cornerstones of the Powerstar VO energy solution


Applications of utility scale storage

Renewable energy generation

Renewable Energy

Shifting and Firming

Renewable Energy

Smoothing

Power transmission and distribution

Ancillary Services

Investment Deferral

Peak shaving

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Next to address is large scale energy storage. This has benefits for managing tariffs, maximum demand, as well as allowing more harvesting of solar PV The benefits also are there for other stakeholders, as large scale storage may be regarded as distributed generation.


making renewable energy reliable


HV grid tie transformer Fully dynamic & ultra low loss

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This diagram depicts the operation of the Powerstar Virtue system The key components are Powerstar MAX VO Storage Load controller And master controller Power can flow from grid supply, battery or PV to the load Battery can be charged from PV or from the grid supply Powerstar Virtue allows companies to save and store electricity locally and switch to this stored supply at any time. On-site renewables can be integrated with the Powerstar Virtue solution to provide the maximum cost benefit from renewable generation, this includes: •Eliminating the need for inverters on renewable installations •Reducing the cost of initial renewable installation •Increasing return on investment levels of renewable installations •Storing energy generated by on-site renewable technologies •HV grid connection or LV supply connection Consequently, by combining the unique design of Powerstar and renewable energy generation on a site, renewables can be made reliable and maximum cost benefits achieved.


Powerstar Virtue installation project with ASDA Superstores

Retail sector case study


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Introducing Powerstar Virtue Powerstar Virtue is an integrated Energy Management Solution building on the existing Powerstar voltage optimization (VO) system as a cornerstone Powerstar Virtue addresses distributed energy storage in commercial and industrial applications. It makes for the most efficient means of integrating battery storage into power delivery Virtue is also engineered to most efficiently integrate renewable energy sources such as PV Our aim is simple It is to make renewable energy reliable In distributed energy management deployments


Above: Visual of the Powerstar Virtue system as will be installed in location at the ASDA store

Right: Photograph of the site where the Powerstar Virtue system will be installed at the ASDA store

ASDA store : VIRTUE location


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The Virtue system is modular in a containerized format, and will be located adjacent to the building


Above: Overhead visuals of the location of the Powerstar Virtue system for the ASDA trial project

Right: Close up image of the proposed site showing dimensions

ASDA store : VIRTUE location


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Here is the site of the ASDA store and the installation of the VIRTUE package It is in close proximity, but external to, the switch room


Storage benefits UPS functionality

The Virtue EV system proposed will be providing full UPS capabilities to the load at all times while at the same time providing charge to the EV chargers when cars are connected.

CO2 reduction At specific times of the day, the system will be able to discharge the stored energy to the load thus reducing the amount of kWh the load takes from the grid and therefore reducing the CO2 emissions.

Renewable connectivity Either at the time of the Virtue EV installation or at any time in the future, renewable sources of energy can be connected. In the case of Solar (PV) no inverters are needed as the PV generated energy can be stored directly in DC

Energy cost reduction

The system will store energy during the night hours where there is always excess electricity generation (low cost) and use it during the day (high cost)

Smart grid integration – potential income

The System is a Virtual Power Station and is always grid tied and therefore can participate in helping the grid balance frequency through either Dynamic FFR or Enhanced Frequency Response.

EV charging

Will also provide fast EV charging without increasing the cabling and load infrastructure up to 20 EV cars.


Picture shows an indoor battery storage solution, with integrated voltage optimisation

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There are many benefits from the use of on-site storage Just listing those on the slide UPS functionality CO2 reduction Renewable connectivity Energy Cost reduction Smart grid integration – revenue for services EV charging There are other benefits that flow from the adoption of on-site storage These relate to the client’s business model For example, in some industries, the cost of process interruption avoided will support paybacks of less than 1 year


Replacing UPS in commercial facilities

• Client – Major European retail

chain • Application deployed

– Supermarket • Usage case

– Eliminate emergency lighting, and use of main LED lighting

– Eliminate checkout UPS – Reduced maintenance – 15 year warranty – Payback period < 5 years


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In this case, a major European retail chain They are replacing the shop and emergency lighting with just one LED solution House power is now UPS through a Powerstar Virtue system By eliminating duplicated infrastructure, they have achieved payback periods < 5 years And enhanced energy security for their operations


VIRTUE energy storage technology

Launched in February 2015, a unique technology with additional patents pending Save and store electricity locally, and the ability to switch to this any time Harnesses the back EMF (Negative power) generated from the unique and patented, Powerstar voltage optimisation system to charge a storage medium, thus ensuring optimal power at all times Can be integrated with renewable technology to maximise the cost benefit of renewable installations and ensure reliable and secure power consistently Allows users to become a Virtual Power Station (VPS), reliably forecasting how much power will be available at all times and making informed decisions on when to switch to stored energy to reduce electricity costs significantly


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Virtue is quite new It is patented It utilizes the negative power benefits of Powerstar’s patented VO And Virtue enables distributed demand to become nodes in efficient distributed storage


Project overview

The project between Powerstar and ASDA to commission a 3MWh installation of Virtue into an ASDA store, and first project of its kind in the UK The objective is for the ASDA store to become grid independent, reduce electricity costs and reduce carbon emissions With collaboration from the utility EON Energy and technical verification by Warwick University The Virtue system can also be integrated with on-site renewable generation at the ASDA store, combining the savings made from the Powerstar voltage optimisation system with those generated from the renewable energy sources As a result, the ASDA store will be able to switch to the stored supply at any time they wish, as well as ensuring a constant and reliable energy supply


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The project with ASDA sets the scene for future rollouts ASDA’s application is a 3MWh retail superstore in the UK This enables electrical services to continue off grid at peak loads, and in brown out conditions This is a unique project in the UK, and is being conducted with collaboration from the utility EON Energy, and Warwick University for independent verification and reporting.


On-site renewables can be integrated with Powerstar Virtue to provide the maximum cost benefit, this includes:

Eliminating use of inverters on renewables (when installed at the same time as the Virtue system) Reducing the cost of initial renewable installation by up to 30% Increasing ROI levels of renewable installations Storing energy generated by on-site renewables

By utilising the stored energy to disconnect from the grid, companies can make renewable energy reliable as the Virtue system will always have a certain amount of energy stored, so that when supply from the grid is interrupted, the building can still be fully supported.

Integrating renewable energy


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So far I have addressed VO and energy storage They interact in a Zero Energy Building solution to deliver further benefits We estimate that our solution can reduce the cost of initial renewable installations by up to 30% Our studies have shown systematically, that integrating the Powerstar VO into any PV only solution will reduce the payback period by more than 1 year Coupled with Virtue, the benefits are not only financial, but also reliability of supply


Case study 1: ICT data centre


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Simulation of VO + PV + storage Location in Australia

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Case study 1 presents before and after for a VO + PV + storage solution At an ICT data centre, providing services in the Australian telecommunications industry Real energy data On the right shows the immediate energy reduction from deploying VO




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This is a zero energy building opportunity The Solar PV is fully harvested and used to charge the battery and to export to the grid in a virtual network mode. At right shows the net position is zero As well, there is NO grid power consumed at peak tariff time




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These two charts illustrate the source and sink of energy The relative contributions of PV, battery and grid are shown




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From a load perspective, the charts illustrate the source of energy consumed by the site load VO and storage provide more than 25% of the consumed energy The grid supplies less than 30% of the energy consumed by the load




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These charts show the import and export of energy between the site and the grid Note that there is no import during peak In this simulation the site does not export significantly, but could be scheduled to do so There is a market for that This is a an ideal Zero Energy Building example




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Finally we see the impact on CO2 reduction. Shown are the CO2 savings from reduced energy imports If we further include the exports we would note that the site is NET a small exporter of energy.


Case study 2: Dairy processing plant


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Case study 2 presents before and after for a VO + PV + storage solution At Dairy processing plant Again, real energy data On the right shows the immediate energy reduction from deploying VO




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These charts illustrate a near zero energy scenario for this site And no energy imports during time of peak tariff




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• Outcome – Zero energy outcome

• Summary

– VO 350 KVA – PV 500 kW – Storage 500 kWh – ROI 17.3% pa – Payback 5.8 years

• Notes

– Excludes carbon incentives


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This site achieved zero energy outcome using the equipment configuration shown VO 350 kVA PV 500 kW Storage 500 kWh An ROI of 17.3% pa is indicated The response surface illustrates variation of payback period by modifying the equipment configuration




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This chart shows the annual surpluses retained by the site owner Equipment is fully financed under a 10 year rental agreement Again, the solution is cash flow positive from day 1


Case study 3: Higher education facility


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Case study 3 presents a higher education facility The configuration is VO + PV + storage solution Again, real energy data This another Zero Energy Building scenario




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This chart shows the annual surpluses retained by the site owner Equipment is fully financed under a 10 year rental agreement Again, the solution is cash flow positive from day 1



• Outcome – Zero energy outcome

• Summary

– VO 300 KVA – PV 200 kW – Storage 200 kWh – ROI 17.9% pa – Payback 5.6 years

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– Excludes carbon incentives


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This site achieved zero energy outcome using the equipment configuration shown VO 300 kVA PV 200 kW Storage 200 kWh An ROI of 17.9% pa is indicated


Lift systems – regeneration and storage • The Virtue Storage System is an advanced energy storage

system that allows for greater control and flexibility of electricity usage on any commercial site.

• The Virtue system can be integrated with the lift motor in such a way that the power generated from the regeneration process can be captured and stored for later use.

• This captured energy can be used to provide full UPS capabilities to the lift, and therefore in the event of a power outage, the lift can continue to run and safely finish carrying passengers to floors until a point where the system can shut down safely.

• The Virtue system will also generate revenues through Peak shaving during peak tariff periods, TRIAD (TNUoS) avoidance, demand side response schemes such as STOR, FFR, EDR and EFR (Enhance Frequency Response).


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Another end-use application where storage is beneficial in buildings is lift systems The storage system can be integrated with a regenerative motor. The side benefit of this Zero Energy application is that the storage system can provide full UPS capabilities to the lift


Case study 4: Inverted lift : Eco-tourism • SkyLeisure, Australia – tethered observation platform

• Core features

– 100% Renewable energy – 100% Off-grid – 100% Zero carbon emissions (no diesel fuel, no emissions) – 100% Designed for unattended remote outback operation – 100% Silent – 0% Visual plume or diesel fumes – 0% Marginal cost of energy beyond design point

• Operating needs

– Peak power delivery – Energy supply over 2 days of operation – Redundancy in the event of solar panel failure – Reserve capacity to ensure that whatever happens, operations may

continue – Additional capacity to run HVAC, lighting, and other load

requirements – Ability to provide Fast Charging to electric vehicles


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Case study 4 presents an inverted lift system An Australian eco-tourism company, SkyLeisure, plan to deploy a Virtue powered tethered observation platform Capable of lift 15 people at a time to more than 200m, this is planned to be deployed in the Northern Territory at a famous site. The PV plus Virtue are configured to provide all site power It operates remotely, as there is no grid


Case study 4: Inverted lift : Eco-tourism


The expected net cash flow advantage of deploying the Powerstar/PV power solution versus the CAPEX funded diesel alternative. The net cash flow advantage is calculated as = Powerstar + PV solution cash outflows - Diesel solution cash outflows

A summary of the operating scenario shows the daytime load profile, and the ability to meet load and charge the battery storage. Compared to the diesel alternative, the rented Powerstar solution would be cash flow positive.

Cash flow positive diesel replacement

Financial and operational performance

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The system is configured as 155 kW PV, and 500 kWh storage Compared to the alternative diesel system it would replace, it offers a superior cost of ownership It delivers additional energy at Zero marginal cost And when financed, operates at half the monthly cost of the diesel solution Plus, it is green, silent and no smell


Summary of benefits of utility scale storage

Help in reducing grid CO2

Help the Grid to become stable and reliable power at all times Reduce costs by coming off grid at times of high tariff Eliminate risk of network interruption Make your facility grid independent at any time Integrate with onsite renewables to maximise cost benefits Full site UPS support capability for up to 2 hours (5ms response) Become a virtual power station and participate in grid incentive schemes Reduce maintenance costs of onsite electrical equipment 100% savings guarantee


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Virtue is now being proven at sites in the UK The benefits are very attractive, and the system comes with a 100% energy savings guarantee We are currently working towards an initial large scale trial project in Australia during 2016 The first trial might be a replicate of the ASDA trial, or might be for an off grid cold store application Currently Ultima Grid Solutions is seeking local trial partners to participate in a suitable scale demonstration project in Australia


In 2014 sales of electric cars in the UK grew by 167%

In early 2015 there were 1,500 public charge points in the UK

There will be 8,500 charge points within the UK within 3-4 years

Companies looking to deploy fast to rapid EV charging stations face a major problem:

Unless the supply to the facility has a significant allowance for a large spike in maximum demand caused by simultaneous fast charging, the facility will have to

invest in new infrastructure

Meeting the demand for EV charge points


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Virtue opens up other applications, including providing the platform technology for EV charging points Virtue resolves the limitation of scale deployment problems for multiple concurrent EV charging points Virtue distributes the energy storage, providing for fast charging as well as distributed storage We are preparing to trial this system in the UK with a logistics organisation operating an electric vehicle fleet Currently Ultima Grid Solutions is seeking local trial partners to participate in a suitable scale demonstration project in Australia


Virtue EV systems can provide up to 25 kWh of energy storage that is charged with the combination of renewable energy (optional solar panel shelter canopies are available). The battery module will then charge the car, either through direct DC, or through an inverter to have an AC output (below 3% THD) without the charger pulling any energy from the grid. The Virtue’s on board computer manages and predicts the available energy from renewables, so that in a scenario where the charger is aware that it cannot provide 100% charging capability for the car – in say the next hour – the unit will take from the grid, ensuring that maximum demand is never exceeded. At times where no cars are using the charging points, or if the car batteries are full, the stored energy in the Virtue EV system can instead be diverted to the building to provide a supply of energy.

This method can eliminate the need to upgrade e-infrastructure

Introducing the VIRTUE EV system


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The Virtue EV system is smart. It’s intelligent controller manages and predicts the available energy from connected renewables, so that in a scenario where the charger is aware that it cannot provide 100% charging capability for the car – in say the next hour – the unit will take energy from the grid, ensuring that maximum demand is never exceeded.


REVERSE VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

VIRTUE SLOW CHARGER: 5kW EV charger and storage system, best suited for vehicles that require around 6-8 hours of charging VIRTUE FAST CHARGER: Available in a single phase model (7kW—22kW). This charging unit can recharge EV vehicles within 3-4 hours VIRTUE RAPID CHARGER: Can output a staggering 43kW-50kW, charging EV vehicles to 80% state of charge within 30 minutes

Product visualisations


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Virtue EV is also flexible, providing a range of charging modes Up to 50kW, charging an EV within 30 minutes Without having to upgrade the grid supply


In-built demand response features: FLEXIBLE DEMAND RESPONSE (FDR) FIRM FREQUENCY RESPONSE (FFR) ELECTRICITY DEMAND REDUCTION (EDR)

Retail site with external solar pods


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All Virtue products have in-built demand response functions These include Flexible demand response Firm frequency response and Electricity demand reduction These will be of interest to utility supply partners We see alliance based projects becoming more common


Vehicle charging solutions


400 kW output with 400 kWh storage Virtue EV Shelter systems

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An even larger Powerstar Virtue system is being designed for a large MNC seeking to encourage staff to adopt electric vehicles Clusters of charging pods, support 400 kW fast charge output from 400 kWh storage A scalable solution that will be required to meet the increasing demand


Other energy system applications • Utilities applications

• Reactive power source / sink

– SWER systems: voltage control – 20 kV connection – 25 kVA + 100 kWh storage – Skid mount solution for remote applications – Integrate solar

• Distribution voltage control and energy storage – HV solution to 33 kV – Dynamic voltage control plus energy storage – Modular solutions

• EPC contract features – Voltage management performance – Energy efficiency performance


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Utilities are expected to accommodate heavy investments in demand-side resources and distributed generation, often under existing – and unfavorable – revenue frameworks, while continuing to provide distribution networks and backup capacity. Distributed energy resources such as distributed generation and local energy storage present challenges to effective voltage control. The total worldwide capacity of distributed generation contained in micro grids will more than quintuple over the next six years The two-way power flows resulting from distributed generation have already begun to cause problems for utilities due to voltage rise on secondary feeder lines. Additionally, utilities that face 15% or even just 10% penetration of DG on a feeder line worry about experiencing generation loss that occurs more quickly than the substation load tap changer (LTC) transformers can respond (so-called “cloud transients”). Consequently, in today’s environment, simply keeping voltage within allowable limits is no longer sufficient: utilities must learn how to optimize voltage to serve multiple objectives. Virtue has specific applications that have been designed for these power utility applications One application is a reactive power source/sink for rural and remote Single Wire Earth Return or SWER system applications A modular SKID mounted system with 100KWh energy storage that will enable dynamic voltage support for SWER lines Another application is for a HV solution, in the 11-33KV range, to provide dynamic control and energy storage on urban distribution networks Note carefully that all Virtue systems are designed for PV integration and include a Powerstar VO subsystem These solutions are available with funding, as well as Energy Performance contracts, around voltage management and energy efficiency performance


Enabling the zero energy home


•Voltage, current & power •Frequency •Harmonics •Identification of loads •Synchro-phasor

Measurement

•Interruptible demand (DRED) •Load management and rules •Tariff, energy, CO2, power optimisation

•Remote control functions

Control

•Internet : cable, WiFi, Zigbee •Local mesh net •Geo-coordinates •Cloud

Communication

•Local forecasting •Recommendations for energy management

•Predictions for savings •Local optimisation and rules

Local intelligence

•Forecasting •Power flow •Geospatial mapping •Network wide optimisation

Analytics

• Internet of Things smart metering and energy management device

• Measurement of grid wide power and energy

• For communication and storage to a remote cloud

• Local and remote intelligence for optimisation and expert advice on options

• Including, integration of energy storage into local demand

• Patents pending

IOT AI network mapping & control

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The challenges of managing viable electrical grids maybe supported by extensive monitoring For this reason Smart Utility Services, one of the Ultime Grid Solutions group companies has developed an Internet of Things smart metering and energy management device It is intended for measurement of grid wide voltage, current, frequency, spectrum and energy flows, all in real time It is cloud connected for remote data analytics Importantly it is an intelligent device with extensive local analysis capability as well as synchro-phasor functionality For example, the plug in device provides real time advice on energy savings potential that might be achieved using any number of a variety of load management, power conditioning, storage or renewable energy options The device with a range of patents pending also provides for demand management, incorporating load forecasting, tariff based rules and load control outputs UGS is currently seeking partners in Australia to participate in a large scale trial to provide wide area geospatial mapping of power quality and energy flows


Fleet e-infrastructure upgrade model

Global facility energy

infrastructure upgrade

Off balance sheet Capital funding

Master lease (rental) agreement

Guaranteed Cash surplus

Purchase / Leaseback of other assets

Cash positive Energy

reduction CO2 reduction

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A fully funded solution that requires no capital commitment with guaranteed cash surplus

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Bringing together all of the Zero Energy Building possibilities requires investment UCP is now working with global MNC’s to finance fleet solutions Key points being Off balance sheet funding Master agreement allowing flexible deployment Energy guarantees underpin a positive cash flow outcome Other energy assets may be included in a the asset pool, including purchase / leaseback of previous qualifying CAPEX


Reduce energy demand and carbon footprint

• A self funding proposal to upgrade LV & HV electrical infrastructure across the a client’s global facilities

– Guaranteed energy and cash savings – Reduced carbon footprint – Enhanced electrical infrastructure – Cash flow positive – Choice of CAPEX or Operating lease

• Timing – First wave of deployment completed within

12 months – Joint management planning and supervision

• Risk management – Multi level risk management features to

assure financial and operational outcomes – Financial guarantees – Warranty period matches or exceeds Term

• Meets strategic and operational objectives

• Key terms – Global coverage – multi-jurisdictional – Rental Term of 10 years – Right to relocate within/between company – One point of communication (to Abbott

Laboratories London office) – Monthly rental payments during Term – Full manufacturer’s warranty exceeds rental

term – Full manufacturer’s energy savings guarantee

to underwrite the business case – Equipment upgrade guarantee – Security over equipment only – Buyout rights during Term – Option to extend Term – Asset register access over internet – Ability to include other equipment options

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Positive cash flow solution based on lease or rental

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The key terms in more detail of a corporate fleet deal include Global 10 year Asset relocation Flexible timing for practical deployment Risk management over equipment and a positive cash flow outcome


Energy performance contracts

• Based on the transfer of technical risks from the client to the ESCO based on performance guarantees

• Remuneration is based on demonstrated performance; a measure of performance is the level of energy savings or energy service

• Typically positive cash flow solutions • A variety of funded models are

provided for implementation: – Guaranteed savings – Shared savings – Framework Alliance Agreement


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Ultima Grid Solutions is able to offer Energy Performance Contracts to enable the deployment of all of the the solutions presented today The EPC is designed to alleviate the capital funding requirements, limit the risks, and ensure that the client experiences a positive cash flow outcome Today I have summarized the importance of managing power delivery, and the integration of storage and local generation The benefits from distributed Voltage Optimisation, battery storage, PV integration, grid wide monitoring, EV charging systems, and LIDAR for wind power are there to deploy Ultima Grid Solutions, its allied group companies and FM partners can provide the engineered solution, funding solutions and the performance contracting instruments to maximise the financial and operational returns


Distributed generation action plan

Issues • Integration of renewables and storage • Distributed energy systems

management • International best practice • Special emphasis on building suitable

links within Asia • Security of system operation and risk

management • Financing models for the new era • Energy intensity of the economy • Special issues include the performance

of Australian energy organizations • Regulation • Education for the energy system

evolution • Industry development

Stakeholders • Banks • Carbon market

organisations • Consultants • Energy traders • Financial solutions and

systems integrators • Futures markets • Government agencies • Government Treasury • International financial

agencies • International research

partners • Market operator • Power Distributors


• Power equipment vendors

• Power Generators • Power Networks • Power Retailers • R&D Corporations • Regulators • Renewables agencies • Research Providers • Software developers • Stock markets • Superannuation

funds • Supply chain

operators • System contractors • Utilities

The challenges and the key stakeholders to focus on opportunities

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More can be achieved in the Zero Energy Building market It’s a huge opportunity Requiring the addressing of may issues Not the least being bringing together the multitude of stakeholders in the market We are involved in the shaping of industry based initiatives already and will lend support to address these issues It’s a significant economic opportunity for Australia to participate in, including from the perspective of industry development


Thank you


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What is next In 2016 will be bring to market large scale and smaller scale products from its range of VO and Virtue storage solutions These will be of broad application within SME and home consumer markets We are strongly focused on delivering products with a compelling financial investment case Regulatory agencies, customers, economic conditions and advances in technology are forcing changes, and we are engineering practical responses. Our group has more than 7,000 sites globally benefiting already from our existing Powerstar solutions Thank you today for your attention, and I welcome your interest in making renewable energy reliable

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