EPC - The Next Generation of Power
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EPC Power develops customized power electronics systems for OEMs and system integrators to provide advantages in their markets. Their inverters can convert DC to DC, DC to AC, or AC to AC for applications in industries like transportation, energy storage, and more. EPC focuses on systems over 100kW and their most powerful inverter can provide up to 700kW of power conversion. They emphasize efficiency and their systems can achieve up to 98% efficiency compared to competitors' 96% efficiency.
EPC - The Next Generation of Power
- 1. The Next Generation of Power John Bryan, VP of Commercial Applications EPC Power Corp. Poway, CA 424.258.4572 john.bryan@epcpower.com Microgrids, Solar, and Storage for Smart Grids and Transportation
- 2. Mission We provide OEMs and SIs (System Integrators) with a competitive advantage within their own markets by enabling tailored power electronics systems. We do this by developing equipment which enables customized solutions, freeing SIs and OEMs from the generic equipment which is available on the market today. 2
- 3. Power Electronics? Used in a variety of applications: 3 Converting DC toAC to connect battery banks to the utility grid Converting AC (grid) to DC to charge a vehicle,or controlling a high-speed traction motor EPC Grid Converter Battery Bank EPC Converter Battery Bank
- 4. for Industrial, Transportation, and Energy Storage industries. Our inverters convert DC to DC, DC to AC, or even AC to AC. 4DC to DC DC to AC AC to AC EPC makes power conversion products
- 5. Background EPC was founded in 2010, with a mission to be wholly focused on the development and production of engineered power electronics systems at greater than 100kW (130HP). From inception, the company has focused on building its core technology to gain leverage in diverse market segments. EPC was “boot-strapped” and primarily funded by its customers and has grown to multiple markets and product lines. 5
- 6. EPC Power – Power Conversion Equipment CNG in Trucks / Buses Industrial Drives Solar to GridVehicle to Nanogrid Military Microgrid Energy Recovery for RailMarine Diesels to Microgrid Automotive Drives
- 7. Selected Product Lines 7 DG-LC12/3 – EPC’s LC12/3 line provides 3-wire control for the highest power applications. 30v – 1250v DC input is provided across the top 2 terminals. The LC12/3-5 can manage up to 500kW of power and the LC12/3-7 can provide up to 700kW in the same form factor. MG-LC12/6 - EPC’s LC12/6 line provides 4-wire control with two DC inputs for microgrid power applications. 30v – 1250v DC input is provided across the top 2 terminals or two on the front. The LC12/3-5 can provide 4 quadrant control of up to 130kW of power and the LC12/6-7 can provide up to 165kW in the same form factor. DCDC-LC12/6 – EPC’s DCDC converter can provide up to 580kW of DC power per modules. The highly configureable unit is highly reliable for critical operations and has even eliminated internal fans for our liquid cooled units. RS-11 & RS-12 – EPC’s automotive grade drivetrian inverters has been designed for IP67 environmental protection and thus can operate within up to 9 feet of water. The unit is ideal for Class 3 – Class 8 truck drivetrain controls. V2G Export Power – EPC has packaged our MG-LC12/6, supporting grid filters, and coolant system into a single IP67 rated container. The product is built for Class 3 Utility Bucket Trucks but works well in marine or larger truck deployments. Industrial Waste Water Blower Controller – 200kw DFE (Diode Front End) unidirectional motor drive for controlled blowers in a waste water treatment facility.
- 9. Centralized utility control systems are unable to respond to sub-cycle local energy dynamics. Grid management is shifting to automated real-time reactive control of distributed systems with multiple owners. 9
- 10. Distributed Technology Enables the ‘Smart Grid’ 10 Digital equipment acts as a “power gateway.” By processing power through converters, high-power systems become fully internet-addressable & computer- controllable. This both enables the smart grid and increases energy efficiency. (Smart) inverters are the brain or voice of distributed systems. EPC Power’s systems are all “smart grid enabled” by design.
- 11. System Size Correlates with Efficiency & Cost 11 or? 500 kW 500 kW LC12/3
- 12. EPC’s LC12/3 system efficiency Proprietary and Confidential 12
- 13. Efficiency comparison Ideal & EPC Competition is >96% efficient vs EPC’s 98% efficient Proprietary and Confidential 13 Gridstorage converters normallyoperate at10% 7% efficiency improvementper conversion Requires two convertions (charge & invert)
- 14. Efficiency comparison Princeton & EPC >96.25% efficient Proprietary and Confidential 14 EPCPrinceton
- 15. Facilities EPC has over 15,000 square feet of office, lab, and manufacturingspace in Poway CA. EPC has the latest in test and acquisition equipment, and the facility is also equipped with the requisite power for development and testing of high power conversion systems. EPC has California and Alabama based contract manufacturers that are capable of both low and high volume product runs. These CM's are certified for industrial and military production. 15
- 16. The Next Generation of Power John Bryan, VP of Commercial Applications EPC Power Corp. Poway, CA 424.258.4572 john.bryan@epcpower.com Microgrids, Solar, and Storage for Smart Grids and Transportation