Continuous innovation
Cummins Power Integration Center (PIC) is a microgrid lab designed by Cummins leading engineers and microgrid advisors for the configuration, testing, and validation of microgrid power systems.
Spanning over 20,000 sq ft at the Cummins Power Generation facility in Minnesota, the PIC is a dedicated space for technicians to access all elements of a potential microgrid system, and work collaboratively with technical partners and Cummins engineers to design the optimal microgrid solution for any operation.
Putting Microgrids to the test
The PIC consists of four main areas: a lab space including an outdoor test area, a main switchgear room, an electrical mezzanine, and an engineering control room. In total, the lab can integrate and test microgrid configurations consisting of diesel or natural gas generator sets, photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, battery storage systems, fuel cells, transfer switches, switchgear, and system-level controls, enabling:
Economic efficiency
By configuring and testing at the PIC, customers can minimize cost and time by validating their microgrid solution prior to commissioning and installation.
Flexibility
The PIC allows for the integration of a diverse set of power assets such as generator sets, energy storage systems, fuel cells, solar inverters and new technologies all consolidated in the view of one control room.
Sustainability
Cummins technical advisors and microgrid engineers will help you on your journey to a greener future. At the PIC, we will work with you to design the right microgrid for your operation.
Dedicated to sustainability
Cummins is committed to powering a more prosperous world. We are continuing to advance technology and power solutions that are essential to our future. By 2050, our sustainability targets include carbon neutrality - to waste nothing and have a net-positive impact in every community in which we operate.
Plan your visit
At Cummins we believe in helping our customers make informed decisions in their journey to a greener future. We are proud to help design optimized solutions to meet your sustainability goals. Contact us today to plan your visit to the Power Integration Center.
Technological innovation is at the heart of what we do. Cummins is a global technology leader with a broad portfolio of power solutions. We will continue to innovate to ensure our customer' success.
- Tom Linebarger, Executive Chairman
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