Strategic Energy Management System for Improving the Power Quality of PV-Wind-Battery-based Standalone Microgrids
Keywords:
Renewable Energy, Solar and Wind Energy, Energy Storage System, Batteries, Hydrogen Storage, Control AlgorithmSynopsis
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Chapter Abstract:
The global community is currently engaged in the exploration of various techniques to utilize renewable energy sources with the objective of mitigating the effects of global warming and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. The deployment of solar and wind energy has experienced substantial adoption in various geographical areas worldwide. However, the predictability and controllability of solar irradiance and wind speed are constrained. Therefore, it is crucial to incorporate an energy storage system to optimize the utilization of these energy sources by converting them into electrical energy. Within the domain of medium power applications, batteries are recognized as a prominent selection. However, batteries require significant maintenance and are susceptible to self-discharge, resulting in a gradual decrease in storage capacity over time. Hydrogen storage is a feasible alternative for high-power applications, offering a cost-efficient solution in comparison to batteries. The stored hydrogen can be utilized for various applications, including transportation and electricity generation. An electrolyzer is an electrochemical device that employs electrical energy to efficiently perform the process of water electrolysis, which involves the decomposition of water into its elemental components, namely oxygen and hydrogen. Nevertheless, the slow heat transfer dynamics hinder the rapid generation of hydrogen, necessitating the implementation of a novel control technique to improve production efficiency in response to changes in solar irradiance and wind speed. The deployment of boost, buck, and DC to DC bidirectional converters is utilized to maintain a consistent voltage at the DC-link across different operational scenarios. A novel control algorithm has been developed to ensure power quality at the 3-phase AC load bus and efficiently manage energy in the hybrid standalone system. The outcomes of this inquiry, conducted utilizing MATLAB/Simulink, are exhibited to evaluate the efficiency in various scenarios.
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Mbasso W.F., Molu R. J., Naoussi S.R.D., Ambe H., Donfack E. F., Saatong K. T. (2024) Strategic Energy Management System for Improving the Power Quality of PV-Wind-Battery-based Standalone Microgrids In: Tiako P.F. (ed) Competitive Tools, Techniques, and Methods. Chronicle of Computing. OkIP. CEST24#17. https://doi.org/10.55432/978-1-6692-0007-9_9
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The 2024 OkIP International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Technologies (CEST) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, and Online, on April 3, 2024
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Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso
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