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Monitoring the Output of Renewable Energy Generation and Measures Against Output Fluctuations
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Ryoichi Hara Associate Professor
Real-time monitoring of fluctuations in solar and wind power output and control of such fluctuations
We have developed a method for extracting load power (A) and renewable energy output (B) from power flow information in which (A) and (B) coexist. Although (B) fluctuates greatly depending on the weather conditions, we have developed a control method to suppress fluctuations using storage batteries and a method to evaluate storage battery capacity.
Content of research
In this laboratory, we have developed a method to extract the output of renewable energy (RE) power generation hidden in the information of power flowing through distribution lines in real time by applying a signal analysis technique called independent component analysis (ICA). This method enables highly accurate output estimation without having to use preliminary information such as the installed PV capacity in the grid (Fig. 1).
We have also developed a control method to compensate for RE power output fluctuations using storage batteries (Fig. 2) and simulation technology to estimate the storage battery capacity required to suppress output fluctuations for individual wind farms and mega solar power plants.
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Fig. 1 An example of PV output estimation
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Fig. 2 Output fluctuation suppression using storage batteries
Potential for social implementation
- ・We have also developed a control method to compensate for RE power output fluctuations using storage batteries (Fig. 2) and simulation technology to estimate the storage battery capacity required to suppress output fluctuations for individual wind farms and mega solar power plants.
- ・Automated power distribution system for renewable energy sources
- ・Supply and demand control in microgrids, etc.
- ・Output fluctuation control of mega solar wind farms
Appealing points to industry and local governments
At this laboratory, not only renewable energy power generation, but also the planning, operation, control and analysis etc. of electric power and energy systems in a wide range of fields have been studied for many years, and huge amounts of technology and knowledge have been accumulated.
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