scholarly journals Multiport DC-DC Boost Converter for Utilization in PV System with Improved Gain

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 2137-2142 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Micro Grid

Consumption of energy is progressively rising at a regular rate. To accommodate the demand for electric supply with the exhaustion of typical resources like fossil fuels, renewable energy sources like solar power, wind farms and fuel cells are preferred. DC-DC multilevel converters with high gain appear a crucial segment of the renewable energy system. When compared with common topologies the multilevel DC – DC converter has low harmonic distortion, less stress in voltage, minimum EMI noise, and a raised efficiency. To use photovoltaic (PV) systems for standalone applications or micro grid applications, the low output voltage should be boosted to a certain level, i.e a 400V micro grid will be fed with a boost converter having 20V input voltage and gain of 20 to have 400 V at its output

scholarly journals Modeling and Swarm Intelligence Based Control of Hybrid Wind-PV System for Grid Integration

2018 ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
B. Manoj Kumar ◽  
Ramesh P.
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Continuous Production ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Control Input ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Hybrid Energy

With the degradation of fossil fuels, recent era witness the penetration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar energy into various electrical applications. Integration of these renewable energy sources is of prime importance as they possess zero carbon emission, environmental friendly and zero fuel cost. However, the unpredictability and unreliable nature of solar and wind motivates the combine utilization of these sources i.e. hybrid energy systems. These systems are more reliable and have better continuous production of electrical energy than using the sources individually. Combination of hybrid energy system into grid/standalone applications demands the use of power electronic interface and appropriate control strategy. In this context, this thesis aims at development of a hybrid Photovoltaic (PV)/wind energy based systems for grid connected application. PV and wind are hybridized on a DC side to avoid the synchronizing issues between the sources. However, the proposed hybrid system is integrated on distribution side of the grid with a DC/AC converter (inverter). Considering the essential need of synchronization, the control input i.e. pulses to the inverter are generated from a voltage and frequency controller i.e. Phase Lock Loop (PLL).The task of tuning the controller is formulated as an optimization problem and is solved using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique. The objective of the system is to meet the load demand and to manage the power generated from different sources at different operating conditions. Each module in the complete system is modeled on Matlab/Simulink platform. Also, the performance of the system is tested for additional utilization of battery charging.

A High Step-up DC-DC Converter Based on the Voltage Lift Technique for Renewable Energy Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 11059
Author(s):  
Shahrukh Khan ◽  
Arshad Mahmood ◽  
Mohammad Zaid ◽  
Mohd Tariq ◽  
Chang-Hua Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
High Gain ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Voltage Gain

High gain DC-DC converters are getting popular due to the increased use of renewable energy sources (RESs). Common ground between the input and output, low voltage stress across power switches and high voltage gain at lower duty ratios are desirable features required in any high gain DC-DC converter. DC-DC converters are widely used in DC microgrids to supply power to meet local demands. In this work, a high step-up DC-DC converter is proposed based on the voltage lift (VL) technique using a single power switch. The proposed converter has a voltage gain greater than a traditional boost converter (TBC) and Traditional quadratic boost converter (TQBC). The effect of inductor parasitic resistances on the voltage gain of the converter is discussed. The losses occurring in various components are calculated using PLECS software. To confirm the performance of the converter, a hardware prototype of 200 W is developed in the laboratory. The simulation and hardware results are presented to determine the performance of the converter in both open-loop and closed-loop conditions. In closed-loop operation, a PI controller is used to maintain a constant output voltage when the load or input voltage is changed.

scholarly journals A New Meta Heuristic Algorithm based FACTs SSFC Implementation for Power Quality Enrichment in Grid Inter connected system with Renewable Energy Sources

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (9S3) ◽  
pp. 431-434
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Harmonic Distortion ◽  
Bat Algorithm ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Interconnected System ◽  
Flexible Ac Transmission ◽  
Optimal Function ◽  
Ac Transmission

This paper projects A Most modern Meta Heuristic based BAT algorithm for enhancing Power Quality (PQ) furthermore to diminish the harmonic falsification using the Flexible AC Transmission (FACTs) based Static Switched Filter Compensator (SSFC) in the proposed Grid Interconnected System with Photo Voltaic (PV) and Wind Energy (WE) Sources. The uniqueness of the this system is enhancing the performance of the grid associated Renewable energy system such as soothe the voltage, diminish the power losses and lessen the harmonic distortion using the SSFC with a BAT algorithm in the Controller . Here, the proposed controller is in a job to optimize the control pulses of SSFC. To attain optimal function of the controller, errors are narrowed and generating the optimal control signals. SSFC with BAT algorithm controller takes part in improving Stability of the system along with Enriched power quality. MATLAB/Simulink platform is used for the Implementation part and its performance is adequate

scholarly journals Energy transition and willingness to pay for renewable energy: The case of environmental students

2021 ◽  
Vol 899 (1) ◽  
pp. 012048
Author(s):  
Evangelia Karasmanaki
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Sources

Abstract Examining willingness-to-pay (WTP) for renewable energy sources (RES) as well as views on energy topics can enable policymakers to design effective measures for facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to a renewable-based energy system. The aim of this study was to investigate environmental students’ willingness-to-pay for renewables and their views on various energy topics. Results showed that respondents preferred renewable-based electricity production to conventional energy production while solar energy emerged as the most preferred renewable type. In addition, most respondents were willing to pay for renewable energy but would pay relatively low sums of money per month. Moreover, respondents were divided over whether new lignite plants should be constructed in Greece. Finally, social media and special websites were the most favored media of daily information.

scholarly journals Model of a building heating system with renewable energy sources

2020 ◽  
Vol 207 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
Nicolay Komitov ◽  
Nicolay Shopov ◽  
Violeta Rasheva
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Gas Generator ◽  
Additional Energy ◽  
Photovoltaic Panel ◽  
The Impact

The current century is characterized by an increasing use of renewable energy - wind farms, solar parks, bio fuels, etc. Climate change and rising prices of fossil fuels lead to increased investment in renewable energy. This raises the need to examine the impact of various factors on the efficiency of energy production from renewable energy sources. This is related to the development of adequate models and the implementation of appropriate computer systems to manage and control these processes. The present work presents the main aspects of the modelling of a building heating installation using renewable energy sources - a solar photovoltaic panel and a HHO gas generator. The additional energy needed to heat the building is provided by a pellet boiler. An energy balance of the studied building is made taking into account the external and internal temperatures and energy loss. The computer model was developed in order to build a system for process control in the building’s heating system.

Renewable Energy Strategies for Sustainable Development in Fujian

2014 ◽  
Vol 1073-1076 ◽  
pp. 2477-2482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Li Zhang ◽  
Qi Xun Guo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Strategies

Renewable energy is considered important resources for sustainable development all over the world. Fujian province, locating in south-east of China, was selected as an example to discuss renewable energy strategies for sustainable development. The potential renewable energy sources in Fujian were analyzed. And the strategies involve three major technological changes, including energy savings on the demand side, efficiency improvements in the energy production, and replacement of fossil fuels by various sources of renewable energy. Nuclear energy was also introduced to the energy system. The conclusion was that converting present energy systems into a 100% renewable system was possible; in case of some flexible energy system technologies as well as nuclear power were introduced to the present energy system.

scholarly journals Modelling and Environmental Assessment of a Stand-Alone Micro-Grid System in a Mountain Hut Using Renewables

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Mitja Mori ◽  
Manuel Gutiérrez ◽  
Mihael Sekavčnik ◽  
Boštjan Drobnič
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Electricity Generation ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Lifecycle Assessment ◽  
Micro Grid

Mountain huts are stand-alone micro-grid systems that are not connected to a power grid. However, they impact the environment by generating electricity and through day-to-day operations. The installed generator needs to be flexible to cover fluctuations in the energy demand. Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources presents a challenge when it comes to balancing electricity generation and consumption. This paper presents an integration-and-optimization process for renewable energy sources in a mountain hut’s electricity generation system combined with a lifecycle assessment. A custom computational model was developed, validated with experimental data and integrated into a TRNSYS model. Five different electricity generation topologies were modelled to find the best configuration that matches the dynamics and meets the cumulative electricity demand. A lifecycle assessment methodology was used to evaluate the environmental impacts of all the topologies for one typical operating year. The carbon footprint could be reduced by 34% in the case of the actually implemented system upgrade, and by up to 47% in the case of 100% renewable electricity generation. An investment cost analysis shows that improving the battery charging strategy has a minor effect on the payback time, but it can significantly reduce the environmental impacts.

scholarly journals Impact of new power investments up to year 2020 on the energy system of Bosnia and Herzegovina

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 771-780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zihnija Hasovic ◽  
Boris Cosic ◽  
Adisa Omerbegovic-Arapovic ◽  
Neven Duic
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Potential ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Thermal Plant ◽  
Hydro Power Plants

This paper investigates current and planned investments in new power plants in Bosnia and Herzegovina and impact of these investments on the energy sector, CO2 emission and internationally committed targets for electricity from renewable sources up to year 2020. Bosnia and Herzegovina possesses strong renewable energy potential, in particular hydro and biomass. However, the majority of energy production is conducted in outdated power plants and based on fossil fuels, resulting in environment pollution. New major investments The Stanari Thermal plant (300 MW) and the investment in Block 7 (450 MW) at the Thermal Plant Tuzla are again focused on fossil fuels. The power sector is also highly dependent on the hydrology as 54% of current capacities are based on large hydro power. In order to investigate how the energy system of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be affected by these investments and hydrology, the EnergyPLAN model was used. Based on the foreseen demand for year 2020 several power plants construction and hydrology scenarios have been modelled to cover a range of possibilities that may occur. This includes export orientation of Stanari plant, impact of wet, dry and average year, delayed construction of Tuzla Block 7, constrained construction of hydro power plants, and retirement of thermal units. It can be concluded that energy system can be significantly affected by delayed investments but in order to comply with renewables targets Bosnia and Herzegovina will need to explore the power production from other renewable energy sources as well.

scholarly journals Assessment And Feasibility Analysis Of Off-Grid Solar PV- Pico Hydro Hybrid System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2461-2464
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Hybrid System ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
River System ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Technical Data ◽  
Run Of River

As hydropower is one of the commonly available renewable energy sources, so it is experiencing a development in the large part of the world. Pico hydropower is used as a distributed system based renewable energy system meant for rural or remote area load . It is, hence, of most significant to propose an effective methodology to assure the better making reimbursement of a combined Pico hydro system with solar pv system. The proposed method mainly estimates the feasible of installing Pico hydropower in a run-of river. The Methodologies to assess the feasibility and sustainability of such mechanism were depicted. The orderly designing of plant is defined by considering some optimal technological method that considers the dimension of components plus the estimation of the gross energy generation. Economical plus Technical data studies performed to examine the profitability and practicability of the system. This planned method can be examined as a study and the feasibility of developing a PHP in a run of river system is possible. The environmental impact on fixing this plant measured and possibly reduced. This results obtained are demonstrated for already existing infrastructure and analyzed that the cost can be reduced by using an optimized model. A simulation result has obtained the financial expand is more by the technique used for the combine hydro-PV hybrid system. In Addition to the environmental impact and effect an analysis has exposed that yearly more than 200 tons of carbon emission is reduced by producing clean and green liveliness by means of the environmental and ecological solution.

scholarly journals Efficient Topology for DC-DC Boost Converter Based on Charge Pump Capacitor for Renewable Energy System

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zeeshan Malik ◽  
Vineet Tirth ◽  
Amjad Ali ◽  
Ajmal Farooq ◽  
Ali Algahtani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Charge Pump ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Renewable Energy Systems

In an attempt to meet the global demand, renewable energy systems (RES) have gained an interest in it due to the availability of the resources, especially solar photovoltaic system that has been an importance since many years because of per watt cost reduction, improvement in efficiency, and abundant availability. Photovoltaic system in remote and rural areas is very useful where a grid supply is unavailable. In this scenario, power electronic converters are an integral part of the renewable energy systems particularly for electronic devices which are operated from renewable energy sources and energy storage system (fuel cell and batteries). In this article, a new topology of charge pump capacitor (CPC) which is based on high voltage gain technique DC-DC boost converter (DCBC) with dynamic modeling is proposed. To testify the efficacy of the introduced topology, a prototype has been developed in a laboratory, where input was given 10VDC and 80VDC output voltage achieved at the load side. Furthermore, the experimental result shows that the voltage stress of MOSFET switches is very less in comparison with the conventional boost converter with the same parameters as the proposed converter.

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