Analysis of the benefits of switching controlled load for solar PV prosumers

Keith Mitchell, Mahmood Nagrial

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Abstract

This paper analyses one year's worth of residential load data from 300 homes, as produced publicly by a Sydney- based network supply. The data relates to residences that have a mixture of normal load, controlled load (off-peak water heating) and a considerable proportion also having roof-top solar PV. The objectives of this analysis are to determine the improved "prosumer" response by altering the off-peak controlled load switching times by using "excess" solar PV energy in the middle of the day to pre-heat the controlled load. A sample of 40 homes out of the 300 total is taken, as this amount represents a typical low voltage distributor load. The second set of analyses is done by simulating the impact of having storage at each solar PV owner's premises.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 2019 International Conference on Electrical Engineering Research & Practice (iCEERP), 24-28 November 2019, Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus, Sydney, Australia
PublisherIEEE
Pages94-97
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781728166575
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
EventInternational Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice -
Duration: 24 Nov 2019 → …

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Electrical Engineering Research and Practice
Period24/11/19 → …

Keywords

  • energy storage
  • photovoltaic power systems
  • smart power grids

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