Title :
Solar power: control systems, the integrating of components with the grid system, and the effective management/control of both
Author :
Yensco, Andrew M., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Indiana Inst. of Technol., Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Abstract :
The intent of this paper is to discuss and examine the integration of a solar (alternative) power source, with the traditional power grid. This discussion is limited to solar photovoltaic (PV), wind generators, and battery storage that must be integrated and controlled in a safe and predictable way while interfacing with the public\´s power source. The paper shows that the individual components of an "alternative" power supply can be managed and controlled in a safe and responsible way and that such a system can be beneficial to the owners of both the alternative power system and the traditional power company. It is explained how, through technical advancement, it is possible for the two technologies to coexist as well as being mutually complementary. The benefits are far-reaching and long lasting to all that wish to partake in the emerging technologies.
Keywords :
energy management systems; lead acid batteries; photovoltaic cells; power system control; solar power; wind turbines; battery storage; grid system; photovoltaic cell; power grid; power source integration; power system control; power system management; solar power source; technical advancement; wind generators; Control systems; Energy management; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Power grids; Power system management; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Wind forecasting; Wind power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Technology Conference, 2003. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7935-7
DOI :
10.1109/EICEMC.2003.1247939