MACSYME: Modelling, analysis and control for systems with multiple energy sources

Abstract

MACSyME1 project aims to design and develop new systems combining different Energy sources: The process to control is made of three parts (production sources, the energy consumption and storage parts). The production sources (depend on wind or sunlight intensity) have stochastic behavior and are not fully controllable. Energy consumption has to be estimated and predicted. The instantaneous equilibrium of production, consumption and storage has to be maintained in an optimal level which depends on the system state, production state of charge and the demands. We have to design coupled prediction, estimation and control systems to optimize energy costs and satisfy demand. This paper describes the first work done for this project with. a specific urban wind turbine.