Commercial Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules for Applications in On-Grid Systems

Published by 1. Piotr GRYGIEL1,2, 2. Jan TARŁOWSKI2, 3. Krzysztof MIK3, Gdańsk University of Technology (1), Xdisc S.A.,Warsaw, Poland (2), Energy Conversion and Renewable Resources Research Centre, Polish Academy of Sciences, (3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-2769-9088; 3. 0000-0002-9510-3066 Abstract. Two types of full-size photovoltaic modules for on-grid systems with maximum DC voltage of 600 V haveContinue reading “Commercial Lightweight Photovoltaic Modules for Applications in On-Grid Systems”

Microgrid Power Quality Enhancement with Adaptive Control Strategies: A Literature Survey

Published by 1. Lenin Babu Chilakapati, 2. T Gowri Manohar, SVU College of Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University. ORCID: 1.0000-0001-9749-979X; 2.0000-0003-0441-6022 Abstract. Renewable energy technologies are becoming more and more common for generating electricity because they are environmentally friendly and can meet local electricity needs. They reduce network congestion and also lighten the load on conventionalContinue reading “Microgrid Power Quality Enhancement with Adaptive Control Strategies: A Literature Survey”

Renewable Energy Collector Transformers

Published by 1. Waldemar ZIOMEK, 2. Krishnamurthy VIJAYAN, PTI Transformers LP, Winnipeg, MB, Canada ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-1216-6513 Abstract. The renewable energy collector transformer (RCT) in a solar station, or a wind farm, transforms the voltage from the collector system to the transmission level voltages. As the primary goal is stepping up the voltage, the RCTContinue reading “Renewable Energy Collector Transformers”

Protection of DC Microgrid using ΔCB

Published by 1. Marwan R. Abed, 2. Oday A. Ahmed, 3. Ghassan A. Bilal, University of Technology Iraq, Baghdad, ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-1257-2810; 2. 0000-0001-7214-3412; 3. 0000-0002-5090-103X Abstract. When implementing a DC distribution network, it is much easier to integrate distributed energy sources than it is with an ac grid. Furthermore, the efficiency and reliability ofContinue reading “Protection of DC Microgrid using ΔCB”

Adaptive Control for Power Management Based on Renewable Energy

Published by Mahmood T. Alkhayyat1, Laith A. Khalaf2, Mohammed Y. Suliman3, Northern Technical University. ORCID: 1. 0000-0001-6119-7845; 2. 0000-0003-1602-6152; 3. 0000-0002-1250-6362 Abstract. A special form of energy system that can be utilized to provide all the energy needed in the globe is the renewable hybrid system. In order to successfully use renewable energy and decreaseContinue reading “Adaptive Control for Power Management Based on Renewable Energy”

Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear

Published by 1. Damian KOSTYŁA1, 2. Paweł WĘGIEREK1, 3. Michał LECH1,Lublin University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (1)ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-9012-0158; 2. 0000-0002-0812-3414; 3. 0000-0002-4732-2459 Abstract. The paper presents a review of traditional and fiber optic methods dedicated to pressure measurement in the context of ongoing research work on the development ofContinue reading “Fiber Optic Technology for Pressure Measurements in High Voltage Switchgear”

Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks

Published by 1. Róbert Štefko1, Zsolt Čonka1, Michal Kolcun, 2. Viktor Jurák2, 3. Judith Pálfi3, Technical University of Košice (1), Brno University of Technology (2), Óbuda University (3) ORCID: 1. 0000-0002-2477-4559, 0000-0001-6620-4354, 0000-0002-8041-9076; 2. 0000-0002-6832-7654 Abstract. The penetration of renewable energy sources into the electricity distribution network causes changes in power flows, making conventional protectionContinue reading “Communication Research of Protective Relays for Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks”

Design PV Power System: A Case Between Two Different Types of Solar Modules

Published by 1. Ali N. Hamoodi1, 2. Waseem Kh. Ibrahim2, 3. Aseel Thamer Ebrahem3, Northern Technical University (1), Northern Technical University (2), Northern Technical University (3)ORCID: 1. 0000-0003-0991-3538; 2. 0000-0002-9126-7872; 3. 0000-0002-1090-0454 Abstract. A photovoltaic (PV) is a technical terminology that is used to generate electricity from sunlight. Solar energy is one of the solutionsContinue reading “Design PV Power System: A Case Between Two Different Types of Solar Modules”

Optimization of Field Upgrades of MV Power Lines using Evolutionary Algorithms

Published by Wojciech NITA1, Sylwester FILIPIAK2, PGE Dystrybucja S.A. Oddział Skarżysko-Kamienna (1), Politechnika Świętokrzyska (2) Abstract. This article elaborates on and supplements the research presented in earlier works [19,20,21] on planning for upgrading field MV power grids. While that study developed models for optimizing failure rates (SAIFI, SAIDI, MAIFI) for large areas of the grid,Continue reading “Optimization of Field Upgrades of MV Power Lines using Evolutionary Algorithms”

Enhancing the Solar PV Plant Based on Incremental Optimization Algorithm

Published by 1. Ali N. HAMOODI1, 2. Safwan A. HAMOODI2, 3. Farah I. HAMEEDI3, Northern Technical University (1), Northern Technical University (2), Northern Technical University (3), IraqORCID: 1. 0000-0003-0991-3538; 2. 0000-0001-9346-5680; 3. 0000-0003-1742-6959 Abstract. Photovoltaic systems are impacted by the quantity and temperature of sunshine. Due to the competing nature of solar radiation, PV systemsContinue reading “Enhancing the Solar PV Plant Based on Incremental Optimization Algorithm”