Implementation of Smart Fuzzy Logic Strategy to Manage Energy Resources of a Residential Power System Integrating Solar Energy and Storage System Using Arduino Boards

Subject Areas : Renewable energy

Mehdi Zangeneh ¹ , Ebrahim Aghajari ² , Mehdi Forouzanfar ³

1 - Department of Electrical Engineering- Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
2 - Department of Electrical Engineering- Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
3 - Department of Electrical Engineering- Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

Received: 2021-04-24 Accepted : 2021-08-17 Published : 2022-05-22

Keywords: Renewable Energy, fuzzy control, Hybrid energy system, Energy management control,

Abstract :

With increasing environmental concerns and reducing fossil fuels, the significance of producing electricity via renewable energy resources and replacing it with conventional fuels is increasing day by day. At the same time, the dependency of renewable energies on environmental conditions makes it challenging. One of these challenges has been managing the energy resources of the hybrid power system. Hence, in this research, a fuzzy intelligent controller has been designed and implemented to manage the energy resources of a grid-tied hybrid power system including solar energy and battery storage in laboratory dimensions. In the present study, by using the Arduino board as an energy management unit in the hybrid power system, tried to provide a basis for the use of renewable energy resources in real dimensions and mass production. The mathematical modeling of the system's equipment is presented and the hybrid power system is simulated using MATLAB software. Moreover, the ability of real-time data monitoring has also been added to the system. Eventually, the capabilities of the proposed smart fuzzy logic controller have been assessed by applying a usual day in springtime. The outcomes indicate that the suggested hybrid power system and the controller can save energy about 60 percent.

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