As power outages are becoming increasingly frequent in Brazil, whether during the period of heavy rains or the driest time of the year. Greater São Paulo is one of the examples of losses and difficulties faced by residents since last Friday (11), when a blackout left thousands of residents without power and, until this Thursday (17), There are still many places where power has not been restored.
According to Abradee (Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Distributors), through data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), the In 2023, Brazil recorded 47 thousand power outages caused by fires and burnings, an increase of 21% compared to the previous year.
Yes, In 2019, there were 23 thousand ed cases, that is, in four years the number of power outages more than doubled. And in the first four months of 2024, there were already more than 18 thousand notifications.
These power outages can have considerable impacts on the population, whether for those who work remotely from home or for those who depend on equipment connected to the power to survive.
For apartment building residents, the impacts of power outages can be quite challenging, since without elevators, they often have to climb up and down many floors on the stairs to get in or out of their homes. The good news is that solutions to minimize the impacts of these outages are becoming increasingly democratic.
Among these possibilities is the energy storage system. Still something new in the country, even for homes, businesses or industries, it would have been unthinkable, until recently, that this type of equipment could also serve apartments. But now it is possible.
A SolaX Power, for example, is one of the manufacturers of equipment that serves energy storage for small spaces, like apartments. The X-Hybrid line It is available in single-phase versions, X1-Hybrid and X1-SPT, and three-phase versions, X3-Hybrid.
According to the company, it is an integrated solution that combines a 5 to 15 kW hybrid inverter, BMS (Battery Management System) – which manages battery performance – as well as expandable battery modules, with a capacity of 7.2 kWh to 30 kWh (single-phase) and 7.2 kWh to 40 kWh (three-phase).
X-Hybrid equipment has batteries and a design that integrates with the room's decor, as well as a reduced size, suitable for use in small spaces.
“Due to its all-in-one design, it is more compact and elegant, making this product more attractive and visible in the environment, as is the case in most apartments. In addition, it offers the option of a wireless meter, which allows for even more efficient monitoring,” explained the engineer Marcelo Niendicker.
The three-phase model offers unbalanced output, a feature that enables efficient and optimized energy use. It also has management features based on artificial intelligence, considering the consumption time and needs, as well as additional safety features, optional AFCI detection, rapid shutdown and protection against electrical surges.
The engineer explains that, normally, the same storage equipment can be used in homes or apartments, the difference is that in residential areas it is traditional to add photovoltaic modules to capture solar energy.
“In apartments, these devices store energy from the utility company’s own grid, which can be used later during periods of blackouts, power outages or when the utility company’s tariff is higher,” he advised.
But how can we measure the capacity of this system? According to Niendicker, the 6 kW system with two batteries (10 kWh) can keep the refrigerator, lighting, internet, computer and television running for about 8 hours.
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