Final Year Project

Project Title

Control and Operation of Renewable Integrated Grid/Microgrid Connected Power Inverters

Description

The world is increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of fossil fuels, communities and businesses seek reliable, sustainable alternatives to carbon-emitting sources. This is now a crucial consideration in emerging markets, where demand for power places a great burden on the environment. The use of renewable energy like solar and wind, will see a reduction in power losses over long-distance transmission lines, and lower initial investments required to lay these lines. These isolated systems can be connected to AC power distribution networks and can act as a distributed AC source to provide alternative power to the existing network. This concept lies in the foundation for the realization of a distributed power AC microgrid. Essentially a small-scale power network with local electrical systems operating effectively with or without a connection to a central grid. Microgrids incorporate on-site renewable energy sources like wind and solar; and customized battery storage systems and help communities reduce/eliminate fossil-fuel consumption.