Virtual test bed of solar microgrid for testing predictive energy management system algorithms

既可以并网运行，也可以孤岛运行，并可以在两种模式之间切换。这种复杂的系统包括**分布式发电机、可再生能源(风能、太阳能)或常规能源、电力电子接口、存储和负载。它**需要控制不同的工具才能有效运行，特别是在处理间歇性资源时。**绿色电力实验室(GPL)开发预测和能源管理工具，以最大限度地提高**基于太阳能和电池存储的微电网的效率。开发的技术可以应用于**建筑和公用事业。在开发阶段，在部署和运行之前，需要一个微电网的模拟模型来测试**控制和能量管理算法。**在本方案中，将开发一个虚拟试验台来模拟太阳能微电网，以测试GPL预测能量**管理算法。微电网模型将包括太阳能系统、转换器、电池存储，具有**在所有模式下运行的能力。该项目将为将微电网作为一个实体运营而开发控制系统。**该项目将为绿色电力实验室提供一个平台，以开发和提供建筑能源管理、太阳能发电厂管理和需求响应管理的预测控制服务和**产品。**此外，它还将有助于培养这一高科技领域的高素质人才。**该项目将为科学知识、行业解决方案和HQP高级技术培训的成功做出贡献。此外，它还将使加拿大在可再生能源领域更具生产力和竞争力。

can operate either grid-tied or islanded and can switch between the two modes. Such complex system includes**distributed generators, renewable (wind, solar) or conventional, power electronic interface, storage and load. It**requires control of different tools for efficient operation, especially when dealing with intermittent resources.**Green Power Labs (GPL) develops prediction and energy management tools to maximize the efficiency of**operating microgrids based on solar sources with battery storage. The developed technology can be applied for**buildings and utilities. At the development stage, a simulated model of the microgrid is required to test the**control and energy management algorithms before deployment and operation.**In this proposal, a virtual test bed will developed to model a solar microgrid for testing GPL predictive energy**management Algorithms. The microgrid model will includes solar system, converters, battery storage with the**capability of operation in all modes. Control systems will be developed for operating the microgrid as an entity.**The project will provide a platform for Green Power Labs to develop and offer predictive control services and**products for building energy management, solar power plant management and demand response management.**Furthermore, it will help in training High Qualified Personnel (HQP) in this high technology field.**This project will bring contributions to scientific knowledge, solutions for industry and success for HQP**training in advanced technologies. Also, it will make Canada more productive and competitive in the field of**renewable energy.