Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid
This paper shows an experimental application case to convert a part of the grid formed by renewable generation sources, storage systems, and loads into a smart microgrid. This transformation will achieve greater efficiency and autonomy in its management. If we add to this the analysis of all the dat...
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| author | Oscar Izquierdo-Monge Paula Peña-Carro Roberto Villafafila-Robles Oscar Duque-Perez Angel Zorita-Lamadrid Luis Hernandez-Callejo |
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| description | This paper shows an experimental application case to convert a part of the grid formed by renewable generation sources, storage systems, and loads into a smart microgrid. This transformation will achieve greater efficiency and autonomy in its management. If we add to this the analysis of all the data that has been recorded and the correct management of the energy produced and stored, we can achieve a reduction in the electricity consumption of the distribution grid and, with this, a reduction in the associated bill. To achieve this transformation in the grid, we must provide it with intelligence. To achieve this, a four steps procedure are proposed: identification and description of the elements, integration of the elements in the same data network, establishing communication between the elements and the control system, creating an interface that allows control of the entire network. The microgrid of CEDER-CIEMAT (Renewable Energy Centre in Soria, Spain) is presented as a real case study. This centre is made up of various sources of generation, storage, and consumption. All the elements that make up the microgrid are incorporated into free software, Home Assistant, allowing real-time control and monitoring of all of them thanks to the intelligence that has been provided to the grid. The novelty of this paper is that it describes a procedure that is not reported in the current literature and that, being developed with Home Assistant, is free and allows the control and management of a microgrid from any device (mobile, PC) and from any place, even though not on the same data network as the microgrid. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ed11327a5114d839ffb0840588365152023-11-21T21:55:11ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-05-011111501210.3390/app11115012Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart MicrogridOscar Izquierdo-Monge0Paula Peña-Carro1Roberto Villafafila-Robles2Oscar Duque-Perez3Angel Zorita-Lamadrid4Luis Hernandez-Callejo5CEDER-CIEMAT, Autovía de Navarra A15 Salida 56, 422290 Lubia (Soria), SpainCEDER-CIEMAT, Autovía de Navarra A15 Salida 56, 422290 Lubia (Soria), SpainCentre d’Innovació Tecnològica en Convertidors Estàtics i Accionaments (CITCEA-UPC), Departament d’Enginyeria Elèctrica, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, ETS d’Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona, Av. Diagonal 647, 2nd Floor, 08028 Barcelona, SpainADIRE-ITAP, University of Valladolid, Paseo del Cauce 59, 47011 Valladolid, SpainADIRE-ITAP, University of Valladolid, Paseo del Cauce 59, 47011 Valladolid, SpainADIRE-ITAP, University of Valladolid, Campus Universitario Duques de Soria, 42004 Soria, SpainThis paper shows an experimental application case to convert a part of the grid formed by renewable generation sources, storage systems, and loads into a smart microgrid. This transformation will achieve greater efficiency and autonomy in its management. If we add to this the analysis of all the data that has been recorded and the correct management of the energy produced and stored, we can achieve a reduction in the electricity consumption of the distribution grid and, with this, a reduction in the associated bill. To achieve this transformation in the grid, we must provide it with intelligence. To achieve this, a four steps procedure are proposed: identification and description of the elements, integration of the elements in the same data network, establishing communication between the elements and the control system, creating an interface that allows control of the entire network. The microgrid of CEDER-CIEMAT (Renewable Energy Centre in Soria, Spain) is presented as a real case study. This centre is made up of various sources of generation, storage, and consumption. All the elements that make up the microgrid are incorporated into free software, Home Assistant, allowing real-time control and monitoring of all of them thanks to the intelligence that has been provided to the grid. The novelty of this paper is that it describes a procedure that is not reported in the current literature and that, being developed with Home Assistant, is free and allows the control and management of a microgrid from any device (mobile, PC) and from any place, even though not on the same data network as the microgrid.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5012smart microgridHome Assistantmonitoring and control system |
| spellingShingle | Oscar Izquierdo-Monge Paula Peña-Carro Roberto Villafafila-Robles Oscar Duque-Perez Angel Zorita-Lamadrid Luis Hernandez-Callejo Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid Applied Sciences smart microgrid Home Assistant monitoring and control system |
| title | Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid |
| title_full | Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid |
| title_fullStr | Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid |
| title_full_unstemmed | Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid |
| title_short | Conversion of a Network Section with Loads, Storage Systems and Renewable Generation Sources into a Smart Microgrid |
| title_sort | conversion of a network section with loads storage systems and renewable generation sources into a smart microgrid |
| topic | smart microgrid Home Assistant monitoring and control system |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/11/5012 |
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