Optimizing operation costs of the heating system of a household using model predictive control considering a local PV installation

Cosmin Koch-Ciobotaru, Fridrik Rafn Isleifsson, Oliver Gehrke

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a model predictive controller developed in order to minimize the cost of grid energy consumption and maximize the amount of energy consumed from a local photovoltaic (PV) installation. The usage of as much locally produced renewable energy sources (RES) as possible, diminishes the effects of their large penetration in the distribution grid and reduces overloading the grid capacity, which is an increasing problem for the power system. The controller uses 24 hour prediction data for the ambient temperature, the solar irradiance, and for the PV output power. Simulation results of a thermostatic controller, a MPC with grid price optimization, and the proposed MPC are presented and discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSIMULTECH 2012 - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications
    PublisherSciTePress
    Publication date2012
    Pages431-436
    ISBN (Print)9789898565204
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event2nd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications 2012 (SIMULTECH) - Rome, Italy
    Duration: 28 Jul 201231 Jul 2012

    Conference

    Conference2nd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications 2012 (SIMULTECH)
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityRome
    Period28/07/201231/07/2012

    Keywords

    • Costs
    • Energy utilization
    • Heat storage
    • Heating
    • Heating equipment
    • Model predictive control
    • Optimization
    • Renewable energy resources
    • Predictive control systems

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