DIMO to revitalise country’s green energy development with Microgrid systems

The Microgrid project at UOM 

Work process of a Microgrid system

DIMO has stepped up efforts to become well equipped to implement microgrid systems for the local industries to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.

With the recent successful completion of the nation’s first comprehensive grid tied renewable energy microgrid project at the University of Moratuwa (UOM), DIMO stands better positioned to roll out projects in this regard.
“The completion of the historic microgrid project is a great step towards the nation’s future of adapting renewable energy. During these challenging times, the development of such solutions is vital in the nation’s progress. 

“Together with our partners, DIMO will continue to implement innovative projects similar to this microgrid project, throughout our journey of fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the communities, we serve in,” said DIMO Group CEO Gahanath Pandithage commenting on the project.

The microgrid system at the UOM supplies uninterrupted power to the university despite the current power cuts faced by the country. Even during the 13-hour power cuts, the microgrid was capable of effectively managing the demand of the connected loads. 

DIMO implemented the microgrid system at UOM in collaboration with Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) and with the financial assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project connects stand-alone grids to ensure an uninterrupted, renewable power supply throughout the distribution area at any time. The completed system consists of a 375kW of Solar PV, 418kWh of Battery Storage and a 1170kVA backup Diesel generator. With this project, UOM now can generate its power requirement within its own premises, without depending on the national power supply.  

 The key advantages of microgrids are power reliability, energy resilience and reducing costs through the efficient management of energy supply. At any given time, the microgrid will identify the most effective power source within the system and supply it with power. The result of which is a seamless transition between power sources that allows an uninterrupted power supply.  

DIMO also partnered with German off-grid experts DHYBRID, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions with individualized control systems for hybrid energy supply, for this project. DHYBRID has implemented over 75 projects in more than 25 countries around the world. 

DHYBRID’s energy solutions combine power from multiple renewable energy sources including solar and wind, with the traditional grid, diesel powered generators and battery storage, while perfectly controlling these sources to effectively and efficiently meet the varied power requirements of the clients.   

Backed by the resounding success of the comprehensive project at the UOM, DIMO affirmed it is now well-geared to offer microgrid systems as an uninterrupted power supply solution for multiple industries in Sri Lanka.