Case Studies
Swanbarton is a leading R&D house in the field of microgrid intelligence. While pursuing this goal, we have undertaken multiple projects that have helped develop our products while delivering measurable impact.
Here are some of our current and completed case studies
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Sanepa Apartments, Nepal
The Grid Resilience through Intelligent Photovoltaics and Storage (GRIPS) project developed smart microgrid controllers to displace diesel generators, providing community resilience in Nepal.
Laxmi Steel, Nepal (In Development)
Building on the success of the Sanepa Apartments project, this UNIDO-funded project delivers a smart energy system to the Laxmi Steel Factory in Sunwal, Nepal. We are integrating and optimising a 2MW/4MWh BESS with 1MW PV to directly replace a 4.2MVA HFO generator and provide clean power to the factory's safety systems.
Sea Change is funded by the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition. It is installed shore powering for three berths at Portsmouth International Port, permitting the cold-ironing of Brittany Ferries new hybrid eletric ferries. Swanbarton are building port energy optimiser to maximise grid connection use while reducing site carbon intensity.
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REPHIRE is a feasibility study investigating resilient microgrids in the Philippines. We are working with Light of Hope Philippines to identify how smart grids and innovative business models can be used to provide resilience to underserved communities in the face of increase environmental risk.
REPHIRE
SPOHL
The Shoreside Power from Optimised Hydrogen Lifecycle (SPOHL) project develops the business case for hydrogen microgrids in remote areas. Swanbarton contributes microgrid planning tools to optimise system design, assess feasibility, and quantify economic and environmental benefits, ensuring financially viable and sustainable deployment.
The Shipping and Port Interfaces in a New Era (SPINE) project aims to develop technologies that interface between ships, remote control centres, port operating systems, and national energy infrastructure, accelerating the transition to zero-emission and autonomous shipping. Swanbarton has developed tools to identify the carbon impact of changing energy vectors in ports, aiding these sites in planning their energy transitions.
The Port Energy Systems Optimisation (PESO) project demonstrated how ports can use smart grid technology and energy storage to decarbonise their activities. Swanbarton developed an energy management system for a novel dual-chemistry battery installed at Portsmouth International Port, integrating lead-acid and lithium-ion cells. This system optimised energy flow, reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency, showcasing how such technology can support ports in their energy transitions.
Portsmouth International Port
Shore power, smarter.
Optimising a grid-connected battery against half-hourly tariffs and UK carbon-intensity signals to decarbonise berth electrification.
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Sanepa Apartments, Nepal
Diesel out. Power on.
Solar, storage and intelligent control replacing diesel backup for a residential complex with frequent grid outages.
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Laxmi Steel, Nepal (In Development)
Decarbonising heavy industry on a weak grid.
1 MWp solar plus a 2 MW / 4 MWh battery, orchestrated to displace diesel and protect production.
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Gita Sub-County Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
Critical loads. Continuous power.
One shared microgrid serving an unreliable-grid hospital and an adjacent EV battery-swap hub.
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Real deployments across ports, residential, healthcare and industrial sites.
One control philosophy. Very different operational realities.
Flow Batteries
Flow batteries are an energy storage technology designed for long-duration applications and grid stability. Unlike conventional batteries, they store energy in liquid electrolytes held in external tanks, allowing energy capacity to be scaled independently from power output. Their long cycle life, improved safety profile, and ability to discharge over extended periods make them well suited to supporting renewable energy integration, local energy markets, and resilient power systems.
