Smart hubs – DC interconnection and management of PV, EV and ESS

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1334
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CIRED 2019
Conference date
3-6 June 2019
Conference location
Madrid, Spain
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Yes
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Wade, Neal, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Mullen, Chris, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Zangiabadi, Mansoureh, Newcastle Uinversity, United Kingdom
Feeney, Martin, Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Carpenter, Rob, Flexisolar, United Kingdom
Jakeman, Nigel, Turbo Power Systems, United Kingdom
Carpenter, Olivia, Ricardo, United Kingdom
Abstract
Distributed Energy Resources (DER), including photovoltaics (PV), energy storage systems (ESS) and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure are increasingly prevalent in distribution networks. They are typically connected independently of each other, both in terms of the electrical integration and operational management. This paper reports on the Innovate UK funded Smart Hubs project which is addressing the inefficiency and missed opportunities that result from uncoordinated installation of DER. A description of the system structure, centred on a central DC-bus and the connected subsystems is given. The emulation of subsystems for testing purposes is described along with interfacing and safety considerations. A rationale for energy management strategies is presented. Modelling of the energy flows in the Smart Hub is used to illustrate possible operational scenarios. Next steps in developing the Smart Hub are outlined.
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AIM
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2019-06-03
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CIRED 2019 Conference
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https://cired-repository.org/handle/20.500.12455/369
http://dx.doi.org/10.34890/596
ISSN
2032-9644
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978-2-9602415-0-1