Central Park Controller According to TOR Erzeuger (Austria)
Features
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Approved TOR Erzeuger parc-controller
Approved by all common network operators as a parking controller including connection to their remote control gateway.
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Reactive power control function Q(U) according to TOR
Network operators require voltage-dependent reactive power control of inverters when feeding power from the grid.
When drawing power from the grid, customer-oriented reactive power control can be implemented to save the customer high reactive power costs.
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Integrated remote control technology
All major network operators in Austria are integrated.
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Integrated meters from the network operators
Interface modules installed by the network operator in the billing meter can be read.
This eliminates the need for complex meter installation.
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Simulation option
Voltage and other parameters can be simulated to test the Q(U) function with the network operator.
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Detailed view of each inverter
Many network operators want to see during testing whether each inverter provides the required reactive power.
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Overview of important parameters
P-PV, Q-PV, cos PV, P-NVP, Q-NVP, cos
NVP, Setpoints, actual values, Middle Voltage
GCP… are displayed for control purposes -
Approved coupling switch control
Control via network protection and feedback via master/slave system when only one network connection is available (with watchdog function).
Integration of fire brigade switch, emergency stop, fire alarm system...
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Dynamic electricity prices
Zero feed-in during negative electricity prices
Storage, Wallbox, and heating element control
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All common inverters
e.g. Huawei, Solaredge, Sungrow, Fronius, SMA, Sofar, Azzurro, Solax, GoodWe, Deye...
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Live access
for the installer on every system
Q(U) control – Efficient reactive power control
The Q(U) control ensures optimal reactive power management and guarantees stable and economical grid operation.
- Grid-supporting during feed-in: Stabilizes the grid voltage and prevents overloads.
- Customer-supporting during grid consumption: Optimizes reactive power demand and reduces costs.
- Reduction of reactive power costs to zero: Intelligent control avoids unnecessary charges.
- Simulation capability for grid operator testing: Enables precise verification of the Q(U) control before commissioning.
Integrated remote control technology – efficient network connection without a PLC
The integrated remote control technology enables direct and reliable communication with the grid operator – without the need for an additional PLC.
- Support for IEC 101, IEC 104, and analog technology allows for flexible connectivity options.
- Approval by all major grid operators ensures seamless integration.
- Simulation capability for easy verification of grid operator requirements.
- Clear display of all relevant data points for maximum transparency and control.
Energy management – optimization for maximum efficiency
Our energy management system ensures the intelligent use of your energy and offers a range of features to increase efficiency.
- Load management for wallboxes: Optimizes the use of charging equipment and prevents overloads.
- Battery management: Controls the use of battery storage to maximize self-consumption and minimize costs.
- Excess hot water production: Utilizes surplus energy for the efficient generation of hot water.
- Heat pump: Integrates heat pumps to utilize renewable energy sources and optimize energy consumption.
- Intelligent use of dynamic electricity prices: Adapts energy consumption to current market prices to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Your questions, our answers:
TOR-Erzeuger Austria
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From what system size do I need a park controller?
A park controller is generally required from a system size of 100 kW. From 250 kW, an additional remote control connection to the grid operator gateway is usually required.
With SmartDog, these requirements can be implemented in one central solution. This provides a practical and grid compliant system control setup from a single source.
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What is a park controller used for?
A park controller is used to meet the requirements of the TOR generation regulations and to ensure grid compliant operation of a PV system. These requirements primarily support grid stability and help prevent overloads and excessive voltage levels in the power grid.
When there is a high surplus of PV power in the grid, the grid operator can reduce feed in power to relieve the network. In addition, park controllers perform important voltage control functions, for example through the Q(U) control of the inverters. As grid voltage rises, reactive power is provided in a targeted way to help stabilise the voltage.
The certified SmartDog park controller performs these functions reliably and supports safe, grid compliant and economical system control.