ABOUT DEIF It’s all about power efficiency The French global player in renewable energies Voltalia powers Brazilian remote off-grid community with electricity from its hybrid power plant that combines three energy sources, including solar power. Surrounded by mangroves and rain forest, Oiapoque is situated in the northernmost part of Brazil and is a remote community, counting 24,000 inhabitants. The frontier city is not connected to the national grid and highly dependent on having a power producer that can supply power non-stop, 365 days a year, 24/7. Controller is the backbone of the hybrid plant To ensure seamless and intelligent control of the hybrid plant, Voltalia is using a power management system from DEIF, counting 6 ASC control- lers mounted and 10 AGC-4 controllers that compose the backbone of the power management system. Renewables will cover 90% of the energy demand Voltalia is planning to construct a 7,5 MW run-of-river hydropower plant in Oiapoque. The plant is expected to be ready at the beginning DEIF’s Purpose of 2023 and will further bring down the diesel consumption, providing the community even greener energy. DEIF controllers will integrate the Our purpose is to supply the world’s best and most thermal/solar plant with the hydropower plant. Once the hydropower plant reliable control solutions for a sustainable future. is up and running, Voltalia expects that renewables will cover up to 90% of Oiapoque’s energy demand. OUR BUSINESS DEIF develops and manufactures green, safe and reliable control solutions and products for decentralised power production – on land and at sea. The fight against climate change drives the transition of the energy sector towards net-zero-emission systems. We follow this trend and offer control systems that improve energy efficiency for all types of fuels and applications. Furthermore, we specialise in control solutions for renewables, notably wind power and advanced hybrid systems that integrate different energy forms, including solar and batteries. OUR APPROACH As a company with global activities, we need to navigate different cultures, practices, ethics and moral standards. We do this by operating as one company with shared values and based on the DEIF Code of Conduct across the world. Since the foundation of the company in 1933, DEIF has been a family-owned, value-based company that takes a long-term approach to value creation. We protect this heritage and want to be recognised for our responsibility, honesty and integrity towards our employees, business partners and the society as a whole.
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