Feedback-oriented intelligent monitoring of a storage-based solar photovoltaic (pv)-powered microgrid with mesh networks

Abstract

This paper proposes a mesh network-based communication architecture that can be used to monitor and control different elements in a microgrid. A solar Photovoltaic (PV) and storage-based, off-grid, microgrid model is designed using MATLAB Simulink. The communication mechanism between every element of the microgrid is also represented and simulated in the model developed. Basic features of monitoring and regulating the generation, and demand-side of the grid are discussed along with feedback-based measures for effective performance monitoring in the microgrid. Finally, the paper also points out a unique cloud infrastructure that can be used to store data, perform data analysis and assist in decision making in case of extreme situations. Overall, this paper proposes a simple feedback based mechanism for proactive monitoring of PV generation in a microgrid using a communication architecture powered by mesh networks.