Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy

Knowing the ill effects of dependence upon conventional resources for generation of energy, the world is already making an effort to harness energy from renewable energy sources. However, the use of conventional resources is not fully eliminated from daily lives of people as the renewable energy sou...

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Main Authors: Koshti, Ambalika Pradip, Williams, Arthur
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Published: European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41931/
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description Knowing the ill effects of dependence upon conventional resources for generation of energy, the world is already making an effort to harness energy from renewable energy sources. However, the use of conventional resources is not fully eliminated from daily lives of people as the renewable energy sources are limited due to their intermittent nature. The paper presents a unique technique of Demand Side Management (DSM) for a domestic consumer whose house is equipped with on-grid solar PV panel system. DSM is the management of energy needs according to its availability. The paper deals with designing of an automated switch which is an adapter and can be inserted into standard 13amp socket. The adapter is equipped with a sensor that transmits data to it. The smart solar switch can detect surplus power generated by the PV system and it controls non-priority loads in the house depending upon the amount of surplus power. The designed switch provides an automatic, fast, easy to install and safe option for customers who want to increase their use of solar energy. Its performance was tested in a lab setup as well as in real time scenario in a home.
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spelling nottingham-419312020-05-04T18:40:43Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41931/ Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy Koshti, Ambalika Pradip Williams, Arthur Knowing the ill effects of dependence upon conventional resources for generation of energy, the world is already making an effort to harness energy from renewable energy sources. However, the use of conventional resources is not fully eliminated from daily lives of people as the renewable energy sources are limited due to their intermittent nature. The paper presents a unique technique of Demand Side Management (DSM) for a domestic consumer whose house is equipped with on-grid solar PV panel system. DSM is the management of energy needs according to its availability. The paper deals with designing of an automated switch which is an adapter and can be inserted into standard 13amp socket. The adapter is equipped with a sensor that transmits data to it. The smart solar switch can detect surplus power generated by the PV system and it controls non-priority loads in the house depending upon the amount of surplus power. The designed switch provides an automatic, fast, easy to install and safe option for customers who want to increase their use of solar energy. Its performance was tested in a lab setup as well as in real time scenario in a home. European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality 2017-04-04 Article PeerReviewed Koshti, Ambalika Pradip and Williams, Arthur (2017) Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy. Renewable energy and power quality journal, 1 (15). 466/784-466/789. ISSN 2172-038X Demand Side Management (DSM) Home automation system Export power Wireless communication PV panels http://www.icrepq.com/RE&PQJ-15-6.htm
spellingShingle Demand Side Management (DSM)
Home automation system
Export power
Wireless communication
PV panels
Koshti, Ambalika Pradip
Williams, Arthur
Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title_full Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title_fullStr Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title_full_unstemmed Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title_short Design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
title_sort design of an appliance switch responding to solar energy
topic Demand Side Management (DSM)
Home automation system
Export power
Wireless communication
PV panels
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41931/
https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/41931/