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Optimum load management strategies for stand-alone photovoltaic energy power systems

Conference · · Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5902148

The subject of load management for stand-alone photovoltaic (SAPV) power systems is addressed. The objective is to mini-mize the life-cycle-cost of the system while, at the same time, the battery is protected and the load priorities are observed. The first step in this approach involves a general load classification. The idea is to manipulate the controllable loads in order to reduce battery size. For this reason, optimum curves are obtained for the controllable loads. Finally, a tracking algorithm has been devised in order to implement the optimum load management scheme. The previously described method yields cost optimum and reliable SAPV systems.

Research Organization:
Energy Research Center, Department of Electrical Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
OSTI ID:
5902148
Report Number(s):
CONF-840561-
Journal Information:
Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States), Journal Name: Conf. Rec. IEEE Photovoltaic Spec. Conf.; (United States); ISSN CRCND
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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