KMT Service: Camlin's TOTUS transformer monitoring solutions increase efficiency and safety in renewable energy parks

The goal for decarbonization and zero net usage sets a special role for hybrid systems for renewable energy – more specifically these which combine wind and solar energy. What “underwater rocks” can show up with that technology? From the established company , specialized in solutions for infrastructure survey and monitoring, explained that a serious challenge in these energy systems is transformer overload.

"Systems combining wind and solar energy could be a revolution in renewable energy. The reason is that they are particularly effective in areas exposed to strong solar radiation, where solar radiation peaks on calm, sunny days. At the same time, wind turbines are most effective in cloudy, windy conditions. This creates a more balanced and constant production of electricity, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving grid stability," KMT Service explained to BalkanEngineer.com.

This is the type of work mode that can be a cause for overloading the transformer, and this leads to:

• Overheating;
• Accelerated wear;
• Unexpected outages;
• Expensive maintenance or replacement.

 "Transformers act as a single point of failure and their protection is crucial to ensuring long-term reliability and preventing power outages at the relevant site," said KMT Service. For this reason, the Bulgarian company has included in its portfolio solutions for monitoring and controlling energy networks by Camlin Group, part of the online monitoring of its transformers. This way, by ensuring monitoring of the transformers in real time, operators can: detect and predict overload conditions; safely resolve temporary overloads without damaging the electrical facility; maximize energy export during peak production periods; extend the life of critical infrastructure.

Photo source: KMT Service, Camlin Group