KMALEBOX

ECO-DESIGN OF ENCLOSURES FOR POWER STATIONS

Over the last few years, the installation of outdoor power conversion equipment has been in high demand, mainly in the renewable energy sector. Energy storage systems (ESS) is a growing sector, driven mainly by the growth of renewable energies (which can exceed 40% of the total energy generated in the whole state),
as they are unable to guarantee a continuous power supply and therefore require outdoor power conversion equipment.

ZIGOR R&D offers power generation systems and solutions and is a specialist in solar photovoltaic grid-tie inverters capable of operating at full power in extreme temperature and altitude conditions. For the creation of KMALEBOX, ZIGOR R&D has been supported by the TECNALIA Technology Centre.

DRIVING FACTOR

Eco-design of equipment

OBJECTIVES

Eco-design and develop an innovative concept of outdoor enclosure for power systems, including chassis and enclosure, for integration with new models of power converters.
Meet the necessary quantitative requirements: weight, rigidity, vibrations, efficiency, sustainability and cost.
Meet qualitative requirements, such as aesthetics or integration with the environment.
Comply with functional and regulatory requirements, such as manufacturing, assembly, handling, transport, maintenance, and existing certifications and regulations.

RESULTS

65% reduction in environmental impact, especially on climate change indicators, compared to the inverter currently used.
Approximately 50% reduction in the weight of the equipment, which makes it easier and cheaper to transport.

CONCLUSIONS

KMALEBOX is a new box and enclosure design for outdoor electrical conversion that has a lower environmental impact (lower use of raw materials, higher percentage of recyclable material, less transport due to the weight of the product and the elimination of the container fitted to the company), and a lower cost.

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