Microgrid
Advanced microgrid solution on the island of Eluvaitivu, Sri Lanka(CASE)
As part of an advanced microgrid solution, INNOVENTUM supplied six 3.5-kW wind turbines, equipped withground screw foundation ABB wind inverters, as part of the microgrid system on the island of Eluvaitivu in northern Sri Lanka.
The installation of this advanced microgrid solution was made possible thanks to funding from the Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board.
In addition to INNOVENTUM, several other suppliers were involved in the project, including SMA, Leclanché, Haeron Solar, and HiPower. The local installation partner, BAM Green, was responsible for the installations. SI Clean Energy from Australia was brought in to configure the system.
It should be noted that INNOVENTUM was the first supplier to deliver all the equipment for the advanced microgrid solution on time and received consistently positive feedback from both ADB and CEB.
The Island's Microgrid
Installation of the Advanced Microgrid Solution
INNOVENTUM installed the first turbine in November 2015 and trained the local installer to continue installing the remaining turbines and other components for the advanced microgrid solution.
In April 2016, the installation was completed and the system was inaugurated.
The wind turbines have performed very well, as they are located in an area with very favorable open wind conditions and have contributed significant amounts of energy to the island. You can see selected production statistics in the table below.
