Contribution to the research of an alternative energy concept for carbon free electricity production: Concept of solar power plant with short diffuser

ABSTRACT Renewable energy is potential alternative energy to replace the central role of fossil energy which has been going on since the early 20th century. The solar power plant is alternative energy, especially for households and industry, and can be designed as a hybrid power plant consisting of solar panels, batteries, an automatic transfer switch (ATS), and a grid. This research will focus on developing ATS based on a microcontroller. It functions to regulate the load supply automatically from the three sources of electrical energy, like solar panels, batteries, and grid while the microcontroller functions to monitor the transfer of power from the solar power plant to grid and voltage movements in the system so that current and voltage data can be recorded from time to time to improve system reliability, effectiveness, and efficiency of the tool. ATS components consist of MCB, magnetic contactor, timer H3CR, relay, 2000VA inverter, solar charge controller 100A, NodeMCU ESP8266 IoT, and battery 12V 100AH. This research is conducted in one year to produce ATS based on a microcontroller that can automatically regulate the supply of loads from the three sources of electrical energy with a good level of efficiency and stability. Keywords: solar power plants, hybrid power plants, an automatic transfer switch. ABSTRAK Energi baru terbarukan merupakan energi alternatif yang potensial untuk menggantikan peran sentral dari energi fosil yang telah berlangsung sejak awal abad ke 20. PLTS merupakan salah satu energi alternatif penyedia energi listrik untuk rumah tangga dan industri serta dapat dirancang sebagai sistem pembangkit listrik tenaga hibrid (PLTH) yang terdiri dari panel surya, baterai, sistem pengaturan beban atau ATS (automatic transfer switch) dan jaringan PLN. Peneltian difokuskan pada pengembangan sistem ATS berbasiskan mikrokontroler. ATS berfungsi untuk mengatur suplai beban secara otomatis dari ketiga sumber energi listrik yaitu panel surya, baterai dan PLN sedangkan mikrokontroler berfungsi memonitor perpindahan daya dari PLTS ke sumber PLN dan pergerakan tegangan pada sistem sehingga dapat dilakukan pencatatan data arus dan tegangan dari waktu ke waktu sehingga dapat meningkatkan keandalan sistem, efektifitas dan efisiensi alat. Komponen ATS terdiri dari MCB, magnetic contactor, timer H3CR, relay, inverter 2000VA, solar charge controller 100A, NodeMCU ESP8266 IoT, dan baterai 12V 100Ah. Penelitian ini akan dilakukan dalam periode satu tahun menghasilkan ATS berbasiskan mikrokontroler yang dapat mengatur suplai beban secara otomatis dari ketiga sumber energi listrik dengan tingkat efisiensi dan kestabilan yang baik. Tim penelitian ini tediri dari 3 orang dan berasal dari program studi teknik elektro, IT PLN. Kata kunci: pembangkit listrik tenaga surya, pembangkit listrik tenaga hibrid, pengaturan suplai beban.

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Annual Simulation of the Thermal Performance of Solar Power Plant for Electricity Production Using TRNSYS

Volume 1: Biofuels, Hydrogen, Syngas, and Alternate Fuels; CHP and Hybrid Power and Energy Systems; Concentrating Solar Power; Energy Storage; Environmental, Economic, and Policy Considerations of Advanced Energy Systems; Geothermal, Ocean, and Emerging Energy Technologies; Photovoltaics; Posters; Solar Chemistry; Sustainable Building Energy Systems; Sustainable Infrastructure and Transportation; Thermodynamic Analysis of Energy Systems; Wind Energy Systems and Technologies ◽

10.1115/es2016-59516 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Mohamed H. Ahmed ◽

Alberto Giaconia ◽

Amr M. A. Amin

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Steam Generator ◽

Thermal Performance ◽

Storage Tank ◽

Solar Power ◽

Heat Energy ◽

Electricity Production ◽

Design Parameters ◽

Solar Power Plant ◽

Solar Concentrator

The process of generating electricity using solar energy took a great interest in the recent period for its contribution to the reduction of the fossil fuel consumption and the harmful emissions to the environment. The main task of this article is to simulate the thermal performance of a solar power plant for electricity production using a parabolic trough concentrator for accumulating the solar heat. The plant includes a stratified storage tank, steam generator, steam turbine and an electric generator. The simulation studies the effect of the design parameters of the solar field and the storage tank on the annual performance of a 1 MWe solar electric power plant. The simulation platform TRNSYS was used to model the solar power plant including the solar concentrator field, the storage tank, and the steam generator. The simulation predicts the instantaneous and annual heat energy collected by the solar concentrator and the heat energy rate supplied, extracted, and stored in the storage tank. It predicts also the rate and the quality of the steam produced. This analysis was applied to four sites in Egypt to study the effect of the solar radiation on the energy produced in those sites.

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Potential Map for the Installation of Concentrated Solar Power Towers in Chile

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13092131 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 2131

Author(s):

Catalina Hernández ◽

Rodrigo Barraza ◽

Alejandro Saez ◽

Mercedes Ibarra ◽

Danilo Estay

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Solar Power ◽

Electricity Production ◽

Solar Power Plant ◽

Concentrated Solar Power ◽

Cost Of Electricity ◽

Operational Costs ◽

Levelized Cost ◽

Central Receiver ◽

Potential Map

This study aims to build a potential map for the installation of a central receiver concentrated solar power plant in Chile under the terms of the average net present cost of electricity generation during its lifetime. This is also called the levelized cost of electricity, which is a function of electricity production, capital costs, operational costs and financial parameters. The electricity production, capital and operational costs were defined as a function of the location through the Chilean territory. Solar resources and atmospheric conditions for each site were determined. A 130 MWe concentrated solar power plant was modeled to estimate annual electricity production for each site. The capital and operational costs were identified as a function of location. The electricity supplied by the power plant was tested, quantifying the potential of the solar resources, as well as technical and economic variables. The results reveal areas with great potential for the development of large-scale central receiver concentrated solar power plants, therefore accomplishing a low levelized cost of energy. The best zone is located among the Arica and Parinacota region and the northern part of the Coquimbo region, which shows an average cost of 89 USD/MWh, with a minimum of 76 USD/MWh near Copiapó.

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The Solar Renewable Energy System Study with A Capacity of 1300 W Utilizing Polycrystalline Photovoltaic

Journal of Mechanical Science and Engineering ◽

10.36706/jmse.v6i1.29 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 005-011

Author(s):

Armin Sofijan

Keyword(s):

Power Plant ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Solar Power ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Energy System ◽

Battery Life ◽

Solar Power Plant ◽

Solar Panels ◽

Electricity Grid

Solar energy is one of the alternative energy that is environmentally friendly and cheapraw materials and available throughout the year as a substitute for conventional energy whose raw materials are getting thinner and have a bad impact on the environment such as air pollution, noise and hazardous waste for the environment over a long period of time, solar energy has great potential as an independent solar power plant, which offers solutions to provide electricity to meet electricity needs, especially in areas not yet covered by the electricity grid of the National Electric Company. The 1300 W solar power plant is planned to use polycrystalline solar panels with a capacity 100 WP, combined with battery components and inverters, it can generate AC current for daily electricity needs. The greater the electrical load, the faster the battery life. This research shows that it takes 60 polycrystalline solar panels for 12 hours, 26 Solar Chargers 15 A, 9 batteries with a capacity of 150 Ah, and 15 Inverters 1300 W.

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Monitoring of Photovoltaic Performance as an Alternative Energy Source in Campus Buildings

Instrumentation Mesure Métrologie ◽

10.18280/i2m.200305 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 153-159

Author(s):

Wahri Sunanda ◽

Yuant Tiandho ◽

Rika Favoria Gusa ◽

Muhammad Darussalam ◽

Dwi Novitasari

Keyword(s):

Energy Source ◽

Power Plant ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Solar Power ◽

Photovoltaic Performance ◽

Environmental Parameters ◽

Solar Irradiation ◽

Solar Power Plant ◽

Alternative Energy Source ◽

Measurement Results

Universitas Bangka Belitung is currently supplied by electricity from the State Electric Company in 690 kVA. Concerning utilizing renewable energy at Universitas Bangka Belitung, the solar power plant is an alternative energy source that will implement. Therefore it is necessary to design a solar power plant with a monitoring system to be known at any time the performance of the solar power plant. Monitoring is conducted in real-time via a website displaying several photovoltaic parameters, including voltage, current, humidity, temperature, and solar irradiation. From the measurement results obtained environmental parameters for temperature between 26°- 56.4°C, humidity 23.6% RH - 85.6% RH and solar irradiation 4.4 W/m2 - 1281.4 W/m2. The measured voltage of 11.41 - 18.95 volts with the rated current from the load used is 0.05 - 1.5 amperes.

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Implementasi grid tie inverter pada pembangkit listrik tenaga surya on grid untuk golongan pelanggan rumah tangga masyarakat perkotaan

JURNAL ELTEK ◽

10.33795/eltek.v19i1.292 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 108

Author(s):

Herwandi

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Power Plant ◽

Solar Energy ◽

Solar Power ◽

Average Power ◽

Electricity Production ◽

Solar Power Plant ◽

Solar Panels ◽

Fossil Energy ◽

Electricity Network

Terbatasnya energi fosil di Indonesia menyebabkan adanya pengembangan energi baru terbarukan. Energi terbarukan merupakan energi non-fosil yang berasal dari alam. Pemanfaatan energi surya bisa dilakukan dengan membangun Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS). Perencanaan PLTS menggunakan sistem on grid, sistem masih terkoneksi dengan jaringan PLN. Sistem dimanfaatkan sebagai backup untuk aliran listrik. Sistem akan bekerja secara otomatis ketika aliran listrik PLN terputus dengan memanfaatkan panel ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch). Pembangkit listrik tenaga surya sistem on grid ini cocok diterapkan di perumahan dengan memanfaatkan atap sebagai ruang untuk menyerap energi matahari. Sistem ini jika dipasang bersamaan dengan PLN akan mengurangi pengeluaran biaya listrik. Penerapan sistem atau prinsip kerja PLTS Grid Tie System ini dapat dijalankan dengan sistem kelistrikan PLN. Dalam sistem ini, jaringan listrik PLN berperan sebagai penyalur atau penghubung arus listrik yang berasal dari panel surya yang dialirkan pada beban. Dengan begitu pada siang hari, penggunaan listrik dapat memanfaatkan energi listrik dari sinar matahar dan pada malam hari karena tidak ada sinar matahari menyebabkan tidak ada produksi listrik dari solar panel, maka dapat tetap menggunakan arus listrik yang berasal dari PLN. Perencanaan dilakukan dengan pemilihan komponen PLTS, beban yang dibutuhkan 900Watt, lama waktu penyinaran efektif 10 jam/hari. kemudian melakukan perhitungan komponen PLTS, menentukan tata letak penempatan panel surya dan panel ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) yang digunakan untuk membackup apabila jaringan listrik PLN terputus. Dari hasil pengukuran arus, tegangan dan daya di dalam rumah pada jam 07.00 sampai dengan 17.00 pada waktu cuaca cerah, yaitu sebelum Grid Tie Inverter dihubungkan ke jala-jala dihasilkan daya rata-rata, P=606,105Watt dan setelah Grid Tie dihubungkan ke jala-jala, P=292,63 Watt. Jadi penghematan daya beban di rumah yang dihasilkan sebesar 52 % dalam satu hari. Limited fossil energy in Indonesia has led to the development of new and renewable energy. Renewable energy is non-fossil energy that comes from nature. Utilization of solar energy can be done by building a Solar Power Plant (PLTS). PLTS planning uses an on-grid system, the system is still connected to the PLN network. The system is used as a backup for electricity. The system will work automatically when the flow of PLN electricity is cut off by utilizing an ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) panel. This on-grid solar power plant system is suitable for residential use by utilizing the roof as a space to absorb solar energy. This system if installed together with PLN will reduce expenditure of electricity costs. The application of the system or the working principle of the PLTS Grid Tie System can be run with the PLN electrical system. In this system, the PLN electricity network acts as a distributor or connector for the electricity that comes from the solar panels that are flowed to the load. That way during the day, the use of electricity can take advantage of electrical energy from the sun and at night because there is no sunlight it causes no electricity production from solar panels, it can still use the electric current that comes from PLN. Planning is done by selecting the PLTS component, the load required is 900 Watt, the duration of effective irradiation is 10 hours / day. Then calculate the PLTS components, determine the layout of the placement of the solar panels and ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) panels which are used to back up when the PLN electricity network is interrupted. From the results of measuring currents, voltages and power in the house at 07.00 to 17.00 when the weather is clear, that is, before the Grid Tie Inverter is connected to the grid, the average power is generated, P = 606.105Watt and after the Grid Tie is connected to the grid mesh, P = 292.63 Watts. So, the resulting load power savings at home is 52% in one day

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