A Versatile Platform for PV System Integration into Microgrids

Advancing decarbonization critically depends on the integration of PV systems into microgrids. However, this integration faces challenges, including the variability of photovoltaic solar energy production, the demands of energy management, and the complexities of grid synchronization and communicati...

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Published inElectronics (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 20; p. 3995
Main Authors Gómez-Ruiz, Gabriel, Sánchez-Herrera, Reyes, Clavijo-Camacho, Jesús, Cano, Juan M., Ruiz-Rodríguez, Francisco J., Andújar, José M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2024
Subjects
Alternative energy sources
Communication
Control algorithms
Control equipment
Control systems
Digital signal processors
Distributed generation
Electric power systems
Emission standards
Emulators
Energy consumption
Energy management
Energy storage
Flexibility
Irradiance
Mathematical models
Maximum power
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power plants
Photovoltaic cells
Solar energy
Synchronism
Tracks (paths)
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Summary:Advancing decarbonization critically depends on the integration of PV systems into microgrids. However, this integration faces challenges, including the variability of photovoltaic solar energy production, the demands of energy management, and the complexities of grid synchronization and communication. To address these challenges, a PV emulator platform is an essential tool. This paper presents a novel four-layer PV emulator platform that seamlessly integrates power systems, control systems, measurement instrumentation, and communication processes. The proposed platform enables the emulation of I-V curves and the dynamic adjustment of operating points—including both the maximum power point (MPP) and power reserve point (PRP)—as well as temperature and irradiance while providing sufficient power capacity for microgrid integration. To validate its effectiveness, the platform was assessed for its capability to adjust operating points, such as MPPs or PRPs, under varying irradiance and temperature conditions. The results show that the platform effectively adjusts operating points with a deviation of less than 5% from theoretical values and successfully tracks a sequence of operating points. This performance underscores the platform’s potential in integrating and managing PV systems within microgrid environments, thereby advancing the path to decarbonization.
ISSN:2079-9292
2079-9292
DOI:10.3390/electronics13203995