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Energy Management for Ground Generation AirborneWind Energy Systems

Pablo Flores-Martín(1,2), Carolina Nicolás-Martín(1), Osmany R. Pérez-Aballe(3), Jorge González-García(4) and David Santos-Martín(1)

1. Department of Electrical Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés (Madrid), Spain
2. CT Ingenieros A.A.I. S.L., Getafe (Madrid), Spain
3. Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Moa, Holguín, Cuba
4. Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés (Madrid), Spain

2026-02-15

Airborne Wind Energy Systems (AWES) offer a promising alternative to conventional wind turbines, enabling access to highaltitude winds with greater energy yield and reduced infrastructure costs. However, integrating AWES into power grids poses challenges due to their cyclic power generation profile. This research develops an Energy Management System (EMS) to optimize power distribution, load balancing, and energy storage in AWES-based microgrids. The proposed EMS employs a state-based control approach implemented in MATLAB/Simulink’s Stateflow environment, dynamically adjusting power flows to stabilize the grid. A comprehensive simulation framework in Simulink models AWES interactions with battery storage and grid loads, allowing real-time validation of operational scenarios. Results demonstrate the EMS’s effectiveness in mitigating power fluctuations, enhancing grid resilience, and maximizing renewable energy utilization. This study contributes to the broader integration of AWES into decentralized energy systems, supporting the transition toward reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Key words: Airborne Wind Energy, Energy Management System,Microgrid, Stateflow, Renewable Energy Integration.

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