System architecture

Power path and control logic

A modular reference architecture adaptable to distributed energy, off-grid, weak-grid and hybrid applications.

Reference architecture

Sources → PCS / conversion → distribution → loads

EMS and the microgrid controller communicate with sources, interfaces and loads to coordinate operation.

NUSLUME conceptual architecture showing solar PV, grid, genset, BESS and PCS connected through power conversion and distribution to loads, with EMS control and communication.
Blue solid lines: power flow. Green dashed lines: control and communication.Open full size ›

Conceptual system architecture. Final topology, protection, switching, equipment selection and compliance requirements are subject to project-specific engineering assessment.

The EMS coordinates and controls operation. Primary electrical power flows through the power conversion and distribution architecture.

Design principles

AC-coupled, DC-coupled and hybrid options

Depending on the project, NUSLUME may assess AC-coupled, DC-coupled or mixed architectures. Selection depends on existing assets, PV topology, storage requirements, islanding objectives, efficiency, redundancy, protection and the capabilities of the selected PCS / hybrid inverter platform.

Applied project by project

Renewable-first operation

Use available renewable generation to serve loads and charge storage before higher-cost sources, where suitable.

Battery reserve management

Maintain project-defined SOC windows for resilience, generator coordination or planned island operation.

Source coordination

Coordinate PV, BESS, grid and genset using thresholds, schedules, priorities and project constraints.

Critical-load segmentation

Separate essential and flexible loads to preserve critical operation during constrained supply.

Get started

Start with the load

Tell us what needs to be powered, where the site is located and what operating constraints must be considered.