SMART DC MICRO-GRID FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY

Abstract

This paper deals with the development of a new, smart distributed DC Micro-grid suitable for high-penetration, which efficiently utilizes energy available from distributed, renewable generators is described. This paper deals mainly on solar energy. It is shown that energy saving in excess of 15% is feasible using the proposed DC power distribution system when compared to the current approach where inverters are used. The article also proposes the solar tracking system which improves the power collection efficiency of solar panel by atleast 30%. The proposed DC micro-grid architecture is hybrid in nature and is easily scalable to other power levels. It is ideally suited for residential and commercial applications as well as for powering sustainable communities.