Development of a solar powered self-sustainable energy system Ewen Constant, Kary Thanapalan, Mark Bowkett   2018/04/20

Abstract

This paper discusses a systematic approach for the development of a solar powered self sustainable energy system. In remote locations, self-sustainable energy system configurations are of interest, and may prove more cost effective than a grid connected systems. This paper investigates a typical self-sustainable energy system configuration and performance optimization. The potential benefits of such a system design is investigated using data collected at a specific location and the performance of the system under variable conditions determined. This paper also described an optimal design and implementation of an efficient self-sustainable energy system.

Authors and affiliations

Ewen Constant, Kary Thanapalan * , Mark Bowkett
*Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences, University of South Wales, UK

Key words

Energy storage, renewable energy, solar, power management, energy system.

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