Automated distributed energy resource system

The project aims to develop a system that combines at least two renewable energy sources as generation sources in a system that will be controlled by an in-house controller.The system will co-exist with the already present electrical utility. The aim of the system is to allow the end user to use ren

Project Title

Automated distributed energy resource system

Project Area of Specialization

Internet of Things

Project Summary

The project aims to develop a system that combines at least two renewable energy sources as generation sources in a system that will be controlled by an in-house controller.The system will co-exist with the already present electrical utility. The aim of the system is to allow the end user to use renewable energy in tandem with the  the uitility during daytime hours and as such reduce the tariff overhead from the utility. The peak tariff hours are usually during 7:00-12:00 PM. Its also the time during which the system aims to completely replace the utility as the source of electricity. It is for this purpose the battery storage system is deployed. Battery storage will wholly replace the utility during the peak tariff times and will be sized as such. Once the peak tariff times are over the system will revert to the utility untill the weather conditions are favorable for the system to bring renewables back to the user. It is also the aim of the system to calculate the electricity used by each user from the system and according to a pre-determined tariff rate to calculate the bill of each user thus the system will function as a microgrid while providing renewable energy.

Project Objectives

The project objective is to create a renewable system that can combine various disparate renewable sources and have them provide an alternate source of electricity to users in a distribution system that has the elements of a microgrid.

Project Implementation Method

Project will be implemented as such:
First we develop a controller algorithm that can make decisions regarding the various relays and switchings in the system depending on the data.
The data regarding the load end and generation sources will be uploaded to the cloud and controlled through an IoT setup.
The generation and load end side will be carried out after that and finally the battery storage  will be implemented.

Benefits of the Project

Prioritizing lowest tariff energy for maximum economic viability.
To maximize renewable energy usage during a 24 hour day cycle by integrating multiple hybrid energy sources within the same system.
Automatic and smart switching of generating sources and DESS depending on time of day, load demand and peak/off peak periods.
Most of the network is run on DC and AC conversion is done right before utilization therefore maximizing efficiency and improving economic flexibility.
The design is extremely flexible for future expansion especially in domestic use

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Load bank 300 watts.
ESP32 for IoT and power meter and controlling through thingspeak cloud MTTQ protocol.
T20 charge controller.
300 watts solar panels.
500 watts DC wind turbine.
2400 watthour battery bank.
Relays and breaker for switching and protection.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Energy

Other Industries

Others

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Others

Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and Clean Energy

Required Resources

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