Descripción del proyecto
Tecnología energética innovadora para redes eléctricas inteligentes
La integración de una mayor cuota de tecnologías de energía renovable ejerce presión sobre las redes de distribución de baja y media tensión. Otros retos que afrontan las redes de distribución modernas incluyen la construcción de nuevas líneas y la conexión de varias cargas a diferentes niveles de tensión. Para abordar estos problemas, el equipo del proyecto iPLUG, financiado con fondos europeos, desarrollará una nueva electrónica de potencia basada en convertidores multipuerto, lo que facilitará la integración de múltiples fuentes renovables, sistemas de almacenamiento de energía y cargas en la red. Los convertidores propuestos se instalarán en diferentes lugares, evitando así la congestión de la red.
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Modern distribution grids are facing important challenges such that the need to integrate massive amounts of renewables and storage in the low and medium voltage distribution grid, enhance the usage of distribution networks to avoid construction of new lines, connect several loads at different voltage levels supplied with alternating or direct current (AC or DC). In order to address the challenges described, iPLUG proposes the development of novel power electronics solutions based on multiport converters in order to enhance the integration of multiple renewable sources, energy storage systems and loads. The proposed converters, installed in several optimal locations, can facilitate a massive integration of renewable avoiding grid congestion and allowing the provision of functionalities to both the end-users and the distribution grid. The project studies both system-level aspects and detailed power electronics innovative solutions for low and medium-voltage applications. iPLUG is organized in six work packages. The system design is addressed, including concept definition, specification, sizing and location optimization. Multiport power converters and their inner control are designed and validated experimentally in the laboratory. The overall system control is also proposed, considering the usage of multiple multiport converters in several use cases and validation the concepts in the lab. Technical, economic, social and environmental impact analysis is conducted. The project consortium is formed by a core of five research institutions, supported by relevant companies which provide key requirements and case studies and analyse the project results.
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