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Modelling and Control for Smart Grid Integration of Solar/Wind Energy Conversion System

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Journal Title, Volume, Page: 
Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT Europe), 2011 2nd IEEE PES International Conference and Exhibition on, pp.1-8
Year of Publication: 
2011
Link: 
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=6162643
Authors: 
Emad Natsheh
Manchester Metropolitan University,School of Enginerring, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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Alhussein Albarbar
Manchester Metropolitan University,School of Enginerring, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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Javad Yazdani
University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, UK
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Preferred Abstract (Original): 

Performance optimization, system reliability and operational efficiency are key characteristics of smart grid systems. In this paper a novel model of smart grid-connected PV/WT hybrid system is developed. It comprises photovoltaic array, wind turbine, asynchronous (induction) generator, controller and converters. The model is implemented using MatLab/SIMULINK software package. Perturb and observe (P&O) algorithm is used for maximizing the generated power based on maximum power point tracker (MPPT) implementation. The dynamic behavior of the proposed model is examined under different operating conditions. Solar irradiance, temperature and wind speed data is gathered from a grid connected, 28.8kW solar power system located in central Manchester. Real-time measured parameters are used as inputs for the developed system. The proposed model and its control strategy offer a proper tool for smart grid performance optimization.