Objective
The integration on a large scale of renewable energy sources for electricity production in medium size power systems, for example in islands, requires optimal management of the power pool which can provide maximum fuel and capacity credits while maintaining a high level of security in the grid. The objective of the research project is to develop and implement such an advanced control system to manage the power units (diesel, windfarms, PV plants) and also the non priority loads. The use of the control system by electric utilities will contribute to the integration of renewable energies for electricity production in islands and medium sized power systems.
The project resulted in the development of advanced software with real-time performance and a sophisticated man-machine interface for the operation of a relatively simple grid. Efforts to appraise the control system in-situ on Lemnos were hampered by severe storm damage in Spring 1995 to the two wind farms. However, computer simulations of specific case studies, using real data from an existing SCADA system in Lemnos, demonstrated that the system performed well. By taking into account the technical constraints of diesel engines, as well as short-term forecasts of the required load and renewable power resources, the control system was able to both minimise production costs and maximise security of supplies, thus achieving the main objectives of the study.
The project includes development of specific algorithms and softwares for The project includes development of specific algorithms and softwares for prediction forecast and unit dispatching; artificial intelligence prediction forecast and unit dispatching; artificial intelligence techniques are used for stability assessment and on line control. techniques are used for stability assessment and on line control. Monitoring of power pools in islands where windfarms have been installed is Monitoring of power pools in islands where windfarms have been installed is a key task in the project.
a key task in the project.
The system will be installed in the Greek island of Lemnos in collaboration The system will be installed in the Greek island of Lemnos in collaboration with the Greek utility PPC and guidelines will be elaborated for its with the Greek utility PPC and guidelines will be elaborated for its further diffusion in other EC islands and in developing countries. further diffusion in other EC islands and in developing countries. The use of the control system by electric utilities will contribute to the The use of the control system by electric utilities will contribute to the integration of renewable energies for electricity production in islands and integration of renewable energies for electricity production in islands and medium sized power systems.
medium sized power systems.
Fields of science
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligence
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftware
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systems
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energy
- natural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model
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06904 Sophia Antipolis
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14123 Athens -Lykovrissi
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OX11 0QX Didcot,harwell,chilton
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1000 Lisboa
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15780 Athens
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