Optimal Design of the Mechanical Device for a Photovoltaic Tracking Mechanism

2012 ◽  
Vol 186 ◽  
pp. 114-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Alina Ionită ◽  
Cătălin Alexandru
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Constraints ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Mechanical Device ◽  
Software Environment ◽  
Design Constraint ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Device Model ◽  
Optimization Study ◽  
Driving Source ◽  
Positive Effect

Increasing the conversion efficiency of the solar energy into electricity is one of the most addressed topics in the field of renewable energy systems. In this paper, the pseudo-azimuthal tracking mechanism for a PV platform it was selected for presentation. The study is focused on the optimization of the mechanical device model of the tracking mechanism (developed with the MBS software environment ADAMS of MSC). The optimization is based on the parametrization of the model by using the design points that define the locations of the geometric constraints (i.e. the joints). The objective of the optimization is to minimize the motor force developed by the driving source, which is a linear actuator. In addition, a design constraint is used to limit (restrict) the value of the pressure angle. The optimization study leads to the minimization of the energetic consumption during tracking, with positive effect on the energy balance of the photovoltaic system with sun tracker.

scholarly journals A Robust Optimization for Designing a Charging Station Based on Solar and Wind Energy for Electric Vehicles of a Smart Home in Small Villages

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Ahadi ◽  
Shrutidhara Sarma ◽  
Jae Sang Moon ◽  
Jang Ho Lee
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Charging Station

In recent years, integration of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased dramatically due to their lower carbon emissions and reduced fossil fuel dependency. However, charging EVs could have significant impacts on the electrical grid. One promising method for mitigating these impacts is the use of renewable energy systems. Renewable energy systems can also be useful for charging EVs where there is no local grid. This paper proposes a new strategy for designing a renewable energy charging station consisting of wind turbines, a photovoltaic system, and an energy storage system to avoid the use of diesel generators in remote communities. The objective function is considered to be the minimization of the total net present cost, including energy production, components setup, and financial viability. The proposed approach, using stochastic modeling, can also guarantee profitable operation of EVs and reasonable effects on renewable energy sizing, narrowing the gap between real-life daily operation patterns and the design stage. The proposed strategy should enhance the efficiency of conventional EV charging stations. The key point of this study is the efficient use of excess electricity. The infrastructure of the charging station is optimized and modeled.

scholarly journals Optimization Study of Parasitic Energy Losses in Photovoltaic System with Dual-Axis Solar Tracker Located at Different Latitudes

2019 ◽  
Vol 158 ◽  
pp. 302-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Hui Tan ◽  
Tze-Koon Wang ◽  
Chee-Woon Wong ◽  
Boon-Han Lim ◽  
Tiong-Keat Yew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Energy Losses ◽  
Optimization Study ◽  
Solar Tracker

Optimization study of solar farm layout for concentrator photovoltaic system on azimuth-elevation sun-tracker

Solar Energy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 726-737
Author(s):  
Li-Voon Oon ◽  
Ming-Hui Tan ◽  
Chee-Woon Wong ◽  
Kok-Keong Chong
Keyword(s):  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Optimization Study

scholarly journals A comparative study on conventional and modern maximum power point tracking algorithms applied to photovoltaic systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
Rachid Belaidi ◽  
Boualem Bendib ◽  
Djamila Ghribi ◽  
Belkacem Bouzidi ◽  
Mohamed Mghezzi Larafi
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Software Environment ◽  
Maximum Power Point ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Power Point

The main goal of maximum power point (MPP) tracking control is to extract the maximum photovoltaic (PV) power by finding the optimal operating point under varying atmospheric conditions to improve the efficiency of PV systems. In recent years, the field of tracking the MPP of PV systems has attracted the interest of many researchers from the industry and academia. This research paper presents a comparative study between the modern fuzzy logic based controller and the conventional perturb & observe (P&O) technique. The comparative study was carried out under different weather conditions in order to analyse and evaluate the performance of the PV system. The overall system simulation has been performed using Matlab/Simulink software environment. The simulation results show that the dynamic behaviour exhibited by the modern fuzzy controller outperforms that of the conventional controller (P&O) in terms of response time and damping characteristics.   Keywords: MPPT, photovoltaic system, fuzzy logic control, P&O algorithm.

scholarly journals Robust Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Actuators for Renewable Energy Systems Considering the Manufacturing Cost

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 4353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Deng ◽  
Xiaohan Liu ◽  
Guofu Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Robust Design ◽  
Manufacturing Process ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Robust Design Optimization ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Electromagnetic Actuators ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
The Impact

Power transmission and protection of power electronics–electromagnetic actuators are crucial parts in renewable energy systems (energy management of photovoltaic, wind power, hybrid and electric vehicles). Consistency optimization of electromagnetic actuators has attracted extensive attention from corporations in competitive markets. Robust design has been widely applied for reducing the influence of uncertainties in the manufacturing process to improve the consistency of product quality. However, the cost factors of the actual manufacturing process are not fully considered in state-of-art methods. Although the consistency has been improved, the optimization scheme may not be optimal from the perspective of engineering applications, because unnecessary cost increments may be produced. In this paper, an application-oriented robust design method for consistency optimization is proposed. The impact of tolerance values on quality loss and manufacturing cost can be considered simultaneously to guide the tolerance optimization process. Thus, the optimal solution of total loss is obtained by optimizing the quality fluctuation to the design objective with the minimum increment of manufacturing cost. An example of the consistency optimization of an electromagnetic actuator used in the photovoltaic system is presented to illustrate the procedure and verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Investigation on Optimal Electric Energy Storage Capacity to Maximize Self-Consumption of Photovoltaic System

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Ruda Lee ◽  
Hyomun Lee ◽  
Dongsu Kim ◽  
Jongho Yoon
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Measured Data ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems

Abstract Battery systems are critical factors in the effective use of renewable energy systems because the self-production of electricity by renewables for self-consumption has become profitable for building applications. This study investigates the appropriate capacity of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installed in all-electric zero energy power houses (AEZEPHs). The AEZEPH used for this study is a highly energy-efficient house. Its criteria indicate that all the electrical energy within the home is covered based on the generated electricity from on-site renewable energy systems, including that the annual net site energy use is almost equal to zero. The experiment for measured data of electricity consumed and generated in the buildings is conducted for a year (i.e., Jan. through Dec. 2014). Based on the measured data, patterns of the electricity consumed by the AEZEPH and generated by an on-site renewable energy system (i.e., photovoltaic (PV) system), and BESS's appropriate capacity is then analyzed and evaluated using the EES analysis tool, named Poly-sun. This study indicates that self-consumption can be increased up to 66% when the ESS system is installed and used during operating hours of the PV system. The amount of received electricity during the week tends to be reduced by about two times.

scholarly journals Low-Cost SCADA System Using Arduino and Reliance SCADA for a Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Allafi ◽  
Tariq Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Hybrid Power Systems ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Scada System ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Arduino Uno ◽  
Set Up

SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems are currently employed in many applications, such as home automation, greenhouse automation, and hybrid power systems. Commercial SCADA systems are costly to set up and maintain; therefore those are not used for small renewable energy systems. This paper demonstrates applying Reliance SCADA and Arduino Uno on a small photovoltaic (PV) power system to monitor the PV current, voltage, and battery, as well as efficiency. The designed system uses low-cost sensors, an Arduino Uno microcontroller, and free Reliance SCADA software. The Arduino Uno microcontroller collects data from sensors and communicates with a computer through a USB cable. Uno has been programmed to transmit data to Reliance SCADA on PC. In addition, Modbus library has been uploaded on Arduino to allow communication between the Arduino and our SCADA system by using MODBUS RTU protocol. The results of the experiments demonstrate that SCADA works in real time and can be effectively used in monitoring a solar energy system.

scholarly journals IoT-Based Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Smart Campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8555
Author(s):  
Ali M. Eltamaly ◽  
Majed A. Alotaibi ◽  
Abdulrahman I. Alolah ◽  
Mohamed A. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Hybrid Renewable Energy System ◽  
Hybrid Renewable Energy

There is a growing interest in increasing the penetration rate of renewable energy systems due to the drawbacks associated with the use of fossil fuels. However, the grid integration of renewable energy systems represents many challenging tasks for system operation, stability, reliability, and power quality. Small hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) are small-scale power systems consisting of energy sources and storage units to manage and optimize energy production and consumption. Appropriate real-time monitoring of HRES plays an essential role in providing accurate information to enable the system operator to evaluate the overall performance and identify any abnormal conditions. This work proposes an internet of things (IoT) based architecture for HRES, consisting of a wind turbine, a photovoltaic system, a battery storage system, and a diesel generator. The proposed architecture is divided into four layers: namely power, data acquisition, communication network, and application layers. Due to various communication technologies and the missing of a standard communication model for HRES, this work, also, defines communication models for HRES based on the IEC 61850 standard. The monitoring parameters are classified into different categories, including electrical, status, and environmental information. The network modeling and simulation of a university campus is considered as a case study, and critical parameters, such as network topology, link capacity, and latency, are investigated and discussed.

scholarly journals Analysis on Operation Modes of Residential BESS with Balcony-PV for Apartment Houses in Korea

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Jiyoung Eum ◽  
Yongki Kim
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Consumption ◽  
Operation Mode ◽  
Optimal Operation ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems ◽  
Operation Modes ◽  
Battery Energy Storage Systems ◽  
Battery Energy ◽  
Near Future

The integration of battery energy storage systems (BESS) with renewable energy is a potential solution to address the disadvantages of renewable energy systems, which is irregular and intermittent power. In particular, residential BESS is advancing in numerous countries. The residential BESS connected to the photovoltaic system (PV) can store the PV power in the battery through charging, and supply the PV power, which was stored in the battery, to the load through discharging when there is no PV power. Therefore, the utilization of residential BESS with PV reduces the daily electric power consumption and the electricity bills that households have to charge. However, it is understood that there is no case of installing and using residential BESS in Korea yet. Most residential houses in Korea are apartment houses, and thus residential BESS can be used with balcony PV. This paper presents operation modes of residential BESS with balcony PV for apartment houses. The BESS capacity was estimated by considering the balcony PV capacity, which can be installed in households, and power consumption. The applicability of the residential BESS was analyzed through performance and economics evaluation under current and various conditions. The operation modes of BESS were divided into four types according to PV power supply priority and battery charging source, and a test took place in a demonstration house. The risk of fully discharging the battery has been discovered when PV power is first charged to the battery or when only PV power is charged with the battery. As a result, preferential charging of the battery with PV power and then with PV and grid power was found to be the most optimal operation mode. In addition, additional functions were proposed for residential BESS in apartment households. The results will contribute to effective application of residential BESS with balcony PV in the near future.

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