CISDI Electric wins top award for innovation

CISDI Electric has been awarded a Top 10 prize at the Energy Storage International Conference and Expo 2019.

The invention, an uninterruptible power supply for a 10kV dynamic flywheel, is operating successfully at Global Foundries’ Semiconductor Wafer Plant.

The IPR-based UPS, one of 53 inventions to be shortlisted for the award, solves problems with power supply reliability and electric energy quality, which challenge the Energy Internet (the network which aims to optimise electricity supply).

Its dozen standout features range from intelligent islanding detection, uninterrupted switchover from grid disconnection to connection, multi-machine parallel current-sharing based on distributed clock control, and high-performance internet of things.

The application at Global Foundries is a global first. CISDI Electric were responsible for delivery and commissioning for the 16MW/10kV dynamic flywheel UPS in December 2018.

The UPS innovation has provided ultra protection for the plant’s huge power requirements and its stringent requirements on energy quality. It also contributes to the advancement of high-end equipment manufacturing at the plant.

The ESIC is a leading authority for China’s energy storage industry. It is sponsored by the International Energy Storage Alliance and its awards are judged by a panel of experts from China’s leading scientific research institutes, storage energy enterprises and social organisations.