Energy management in distribution systems using PV panels

Abstract

The paper outlines energy management concepts using PV panels for a grid. The necessity of considering energy management as a crucial innovation in load supplying to permit a more powerful penetration of renewable energy usage with the help of solar energy at a building and metropolis level. It also significantly points out the energy savings by the consumer and helps in reduction of CO2 emissions in the process [1-2] The driving factors to enhance the current power distribution are presented, and the benefits concerning grids are underlined. In the paper, energy management analysis is assessed by taking into account all the electrical value and the demand-side management. [3] In the paper, the evaluations of ecological benefits are reported, and a cost benefit analysis of the energy management system is performed. The need of energy management in distribution systems is necessary because it helps us determine the exact energy consumed by the load as well as different sectors of the load. It also gives us perspective on how much energy is needed and the sources it can be obtained from. The study being done in this paper is at a residential society in Chennai, Tamil Nadu comprising 2 buildings of 40 flats each equipped with standard lights, fans, air conditioners and heaters.