A model for optimal sizing of photovoltaic irrigation water pumping systems

The previous methods for optimal sizing of photovoltaic (PV) irrigation water pumping systems separately considered the demand for hydraulic energy and possibilities of its production from available solar energy with the PV pumping system. Unlike such methods, this work approaches the subject problem systematically, meaning that all relevant system elements and their characteristics have been analyzed: PV water pumping system, local climate, boreholes, soil, crops and method of irrigation; therefore, the objective function has been defined in an entirely new manner. The result of such approach is the new mathematical hybrid simulation optimization model for optimal sizing of PV irrigation water pumping systems, that uses dynamic programming for optimizing, while the constraints were defined by the simulation model. The model was tested on two areas in Croatia, and it has been established that this model successfully takes into consideration all characteristic values and their relations in the integrated system. The optimal nominal electric power of PV generator, obtained in the manner presented, are relatively smaller than when the usual method of sizing is used. The presented method for solving the problem has paved the way towards the general model for optimal sizing of all stand-alone PV systems that have some type of energy storage, as well as optimal sizing of PV power plant that functions together with the storage hydroelectric power plant.     

Integration of an Energy Capacitor System With a Variable-Speed Wind Generator

This paper presents a system using an energy capacitor system (ECS) to smoothen the output power fluctuation of a variable-speed wind farm. The variable-speed wind turbine driving a permanent-magnet synchronous generator is considered to be connected to the ac network through a fully controlled frequency converter. The detailed modeling and control strategy of the frequency converter as well as variable-speed operation of a wind turbine generator system are demonstrated. Afterward, a suitable and economical topology of ECS composed of a current-controlled voltage-source inverter, dc–dc buck/boost converter, and an electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) bank is presented, including their control strategies. Exponential moving average is used to generate the real input power reference of ECS. Another novel feature of this paper is the incorporation of a fuzzy-logic-controlled reference signal adjuster in the control of the dc–dc buck/boost converter, in which the stored energy of the EDLC bank is utilized in an efficient way. Due to this controller, the energy storage capacity of the EDLC bank can be reduced in size, thus resulting in reduction of the overall cost of the ECS unit as well as decrease in irrepressible operations during high and low energy levels of the EDLC bank. Finally, extensive simulation results are presented that validate the effectiveness of the proposed system to smoothen the output power fluctuation of the variable-speed wind farm.      

The features of sustainable Solar Hydroelectric Power Plant

This work presents the main features of the new power plant that comprises the modified reversible hydroelectric (HE) power plant operating together with the photovoltaic (PV) power plant. Such Solar Hydroelectric Power Plant (SHE) uses solar energy as the only input for production of solar and hydro energy. Thereat, water reservoir serves for daily and seasonal energy storage, thus basically solving the problem of energy storage, which is the biggest problem of wider use of solar energy. The most expensive part of SHE is the PV generator, whose optimal sizing is essential for providing energetic independence of a settlement or isolated consumer. A systematic approach that includes all relevant elements of this system has been implemented for optimal sizing of the PV power plant. The developed model was used in analysis of certain parameters of the SHE system. The results of the analysis show the system characteristics and that the proposed model describes the operation of the power plant very well. The feasibility and characteristics of the power plant were tested on electric energy supply of the island of Vis in Croatia. It has been established that the system is real, feasible and can be very successfully applied on different locations, for different consumers and can vary in size. The prerequisite for realization of such system is the construction of a modified reversible HE power plant. The presented SHE represents a permanently sustainable energy source that can continuously provide power supply to a consumer, using exclusively natural and renewable energy sources, without causing harmful effects on the environment.     

Techno-economic analysis of a stand-alone hybrid photovoltaic-diesel–battery-fuel cell power system

The main objective of this work is to model a renewable energy system that meets a known electric load with the combination of a photovoltaic (PV) array, a diesel generator and batteries. The replacement of conventional technologies with hydrogen technologies is examined. The analysis utilizes the power load data from an electric machinery laboratory located in Kavala town, Greece. The modeling, optimization and simulation of the proposed system were performed using HOMER software. Different combinations of PV, generators, and batteries sizes were selected in order to determine the optimal combination of the system on the basis of the Net Present Cost (NPC) method.     

Integrating photovoltaic and power converter characteristics for energy extraction study of solar PV systems

Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is becoming an increasingly important part of the world’s renewable energy. A grid-connected solar PV system consists of solar cells for energy extraction from the sun and power converters for grid interface. In order for effective integration of the solar PV systems with the electric power grid, this paper presents solar PV energy extraction and conversion study by combining the two characteristics together to examine various factors that may affect the design of solar PV systems. The energy extraction characteristics of solar PV cells are examined by considering several practical issues such as series and parallel connections, change of temperatures and irradiance levels, shading of sunlight, and bypassing and blocking diodes. The electrical characteristics of power converters are studied by considering physical system constraints such as rated current and converter linear modulation limits. Then, the two characteristics are analyzed in a joint environment. An open-loop transient simulation using SimPowerSystem is developed to validate the effectiveness of the characteristic study and to further inspect the solar PV system behavior in a transient environment. Extensive simulation study is conducted to investigate performance of solar PV arrays under different conditions.     

军用电站雷电过电压影响因素及抑制方法

针对军用电站机动防雷的特点及目前军用电站雷电防护技术性能较低、针对性不强等问题,以典型低噪声军用电站机动防雷为研究对象,首先基于PSCAD/EMTDC电力系统仿真软件,建立了军用电站发电机、控制箱和电缆等雷电防护关键部件的电磁暂态模型,构建了军用电站雷击电磁暂态仿真系统;研究雷电过电压对军用电站雷电防护关键部件作用机理及影响规律;提出了军用电站雷电过电压防护的技术方法,在军用电站雷电过电压的防护主要是在市电/电源/信号线路加装浪涌保护器,针对其防护薄弱环节研制的雷电过电压防护装置可靠性、安全性高,解决防雷装置通用化的难题,从而提高军用电站的雷电过电压防护及全天候作战能力。     

光伏并网发电系统的MPPT改进算法及其在光照突变时的仿真

利用MATLAB软件中的S函数编写了光照突变时光伏组件的模型,并依此建立了一个三相光伏并网发电系统的仿真模型。对传统的最大功率点跟踪（MPPT）算法进行了分析,提出了扰动观测法和电导增量法的改进算法,给出了基于光照突变时传统的恒定电压法和所提改进算法的跟踪仿真曲线,通过根据跟踪曲线的局部和总体的相对误差以及方差比较了这些算法的效果,指出改进的扰动观测法是一种特性较好并具有实用性的MPPT算法。由于仿真分析采用了三相并网运行光伏发电系统的仿真模型,得到的结论更适合作为实际应用参考。     

光伏发电系统的超导储能设计

超导储能(SMES)具有非常快速的功率调节能力和灵活的四象限运行能力,可完成调节电力系统功率因数、补偿电压跌落等功能。文章针对光伏发电系统的特殊运行方式,提出了利用光伏出力与本地负荷需求的差值作为SMES控制器的功率控制信号策略。在PSCAD/EMTDC仿真平台建立了超导储能系统模型,并对其在光伏发电系统的中的运行控制方式进行研究。研究结果表明,超导储能与光伏系统配合可以很好地解决光伏发电功率易受环境影响、不可调节、难于满足负荷需求的问题,对由负荷变化引起的母线电压波动和故障引起的母线电压跌落具有良好的补偿作用。     

光伏电源接入500 kV变电站站用电对保护的影响分析

针对光伏电源接入500 kV变电站站用电后对系统保护的影响进行了研究。首先,介绍500 kV变电站站用电的一般接线方式和光伏电源基本模型;然后,根据500 kV变电站工程特点以及光伏布置,分析了光伏电源的发电功率、光伏电源的接入方案。最后,基于实际500 kV变电站站用电参数,搭建了光伏电源接入站用电的Matlab仿真模型。通过在该仿真模型上进行了短路故障仿真计算,分析了光伏电源接入对站用电保护系统的影响,并提出了改进的措施。     

Hybrid PV/fuel cell system design and simulation

In this paper, a hybrid Photovoltaic (PV)-fuel cell generation system employing an electrolyzer for hydrogen generation is designed and simulated. The system is applicable for remote areas or isolated loads. Fuzzy regression model (FRM) is applied for maximum power point tracking to extract maximum available solar power from PV arrays under variable insolation conditions. The system incorporates a controller designed to achieve permanent power supply to the load via the PV array or the fuel cell, or both according to the power available from the sun. Also, to prevent corrosion of the electrolyzer electrodes after sunset, i.e. when its current drops to zero, the electric storage device is designed so as to isolate the electrolyte from the electrolysis cell.     

A multi-function grid connected PV system with three level NPC inverter and voltage oriented control

In this paper a grid connected photovoltaic (PV) system is presented. The grid integration of the PV system is carried out via a three phase three level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. To control the inverter a modified version of voltage oriented control (VOC) method and the space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) technique have been applied. With the proposed modification the PV system operates as a shunt active power filter (SAPF), a reactive power compensator, and a load’s current balancer simultaneously. In this way the PV system operates more efficiently compared to the conventional PV systems and offers ancillary services to electric power system. The effectiveness of the proposed control scheme is established through simulation results with Matlab/Simulink in steady state and transient response of the electric power distribution system.     

光伏水泵提水系统功率补偿控制策略研究

分析系统等效模型,提出一种采用市电补偿的供电方案和基于直流母线电压的功率补偿控制策略,通过检测直流母线电压判断光伏阵列出力与负载功率之间的关系,为系统不同供电模式的切换提供依据,保证系统供电功率的稳定。经仿真和实验验证控制策略的有效性。     

一种基于超级电容器的光伏系统电压控制方法研究

根据超级电容器储能特点,建立了用于独立光伏发电的超级电容器储能系统模型,设计了超级电容器电压控制环节,提出了一种带有超级电容器电压模糊反馈的双环控制策略,通过对开环系统bode图的分析,论证了控制系统的稳定性和动态性能。仿真结果表明,在光伏发电系统受到光照及负载扰动的情况下,超级电容器储能系统可以有效地稳定光伏系统的输出电压,提高系统供电的可靠性和电能质量,并且抑制了超级电容器端电压大范围波动对该系统的影响,提高了超级电容器的利用率。     

电动汽车参与受阻风电消纳的源荷优化控制方法

大规模的电动汽车负荷可增加电网系统的调峰能力,消纳受阻风电。文章首先根据系统负荷和风电出力特性分析其受阻原因;其次,通过对电动汽车充放电特性、可时移特性和SOC模型的分析,建立了电动汽车充放电模型,并提出相应策略;然后,以电动汽车消纳后的风电剩余受阻量最小为目标,建立电动汽车参与受阻风电消纳的源荷优化控制模型,并利用差分进化算法对模型进行求解;最后,以某地区电网实际数据进行仿真计算,验证电动汽车参与受阻风电消纳协调控制的可行性与有效性。     

Development of a MATLAB/Simulink Model of a Single-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System

Because of their deployment in dispersed locations on the lowest voltage portions of the grid, photovoltaic (PV) systems pose unique challenges to power system engineers. Computer models that accurately simulate the relevant behavior of PV systems would thus be of high value. However, most of today's models either do not accurately model the dynamics of the maximum power point trackers (MPPTs) or anti-islanding algorithms, or they involve excessive computational overhead for this application. To address this need, a MATLAB/Simulink model of a single-phase grid-connected PV inverter has been developed and experimentally tested. The development of the PV array model, the integration of the MPPT with an averaged model of the power electronics, and the Simulink implementation are described. It is experimentally demonstrated that the model works well in predicting the general behaviors of single-phase grid-connected PV systems. This paper concludes with a discussion of the need for a full gradient-based MPPT model, as opposed to a commonly used simplified MPPT model.      

一种并网型风光互补发电系统的建模与仿真

分析了风光互补发电系统的技术优势,设计了基于固态变压器结构的并网型风光互补发电系统。分别建立了光伏系统,风力发电系统,超级电容和蓄电池的模型,并分析各环节的控制策略,提出了基于平均功率的储能设备容量配置方法。仿真结果表明,该系统能模拟风光互补系统在不同模式下的运行特性,可以有效降低功率波动和维持电压稳定,并能在低光照强度、低风速等情况下为系统提供短时能量支撑。     

Study on islanding of dispersed photovoltaic power systems connected to a utility power grid

Photovoltaic (PV) systems and other dispersed power systems need to be connected to a utility power grid for the systems to work effectively as energy sources. Protection against islanding is one of the most important techniques to develop for the dispersed power systems supplying surplus power back to the utility power grid. It is considered that active methods where the outputs of the power systems are actively perturbed are necessary to detect islanding. Various active methods have been developed. It has been shown that these methods work when a single power system is connected to one power distribution line. However, most of these methods have a limit in detecting islanding when multiple power systems are connected to one distribution line. In this paper, we compare the detection characteristics of typical active methods, frequency shift methods, a pulse perturbation method and a method using a correlation technique by simulation analysis for the case of multiple PV power systems. The study shows that the method using the correlation technique is the most promising when multiple power systems are operated on one distribution line.     

Value analysis of intermittent generation sources from the systemoperations perspective

The objective of this study is to determine the economic and operational impact on energy cost of incorporating large photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy conversion systems (WECS) into the electric utility generation mix. In most cases, PV and WECS power outputs are subtracted from the utility load with the expectation that conventional generation would meet the residual load. This approach is valid for small penetration levels and/or for PV and WECS facilities connected near load centers, However, several constraints such as thermal generation characteristics, fuel supply and delivery, spinning reserve requirements, and hydro availability are not adequately represented in this process. To determine the optimal value of large-scale PV and WECS applications, a new methodology that would take into account the aforementioned constraints as well as a more global penetration is developed. Results indicate that while high hydro availability increases PV penetration levels, high ramping rates can also significantly increase penetration levels     

Cost and size optimization of hybrid solar and hydrogen subsystem using HomerPro software

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems have been considered as a suitable way to supply electricity. The hybrid energy (Solar-Wind-Storage-hydrogen-diesel) is increasingly used in various applications, especially at isolated sites. This study proposes the optimization and analysis of a stand-alone photovoltaic/battery/fuel cell/electrolyzer/hydrogen hybrid system (HS) to find out the optimal sizes and costs. In the first step, SAM software was used to estimate the global solar irradiance (GHI) for the studied area and to select the best PV, battery and fuel cell components. MATLAB software was handled to predict the power output of the renewable source (PV system) using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model. Then, simulation, optimization and techno-economic analysis were carried out in the second step with HomerPro software. Four proposed configurations are optimized in this work and different comparisons have been made regarding the found results. The results of the cost optimization were found to be 50861.21 $ and 0.95657 $ for NCP and COE, respectively. Moreover, the same HS configurations are simulated and optimized under Moroccan climate.