International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications (2456-9992)

Development Of A Smart Solar Energy Management System

Volume 3 - Issue 2, February 2019 Edition
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Author(s)
Vincent B. Umoh, Josiah J. Obot, Unwana. M. Ekpe
Keywords
Energy Management System, Smart, Solar Energy
Abstract
The increasing demand for clean electrical energy coupled with recent advances in power electronic devices has driven researchers to seek better ways to harness electrical energy from renewable sources. One of such renewable energy sources is solar energy and this paper documents the efforts that have been put into the development of a Smart Solar Energy Management System (SSEMS). SSEMS has been designed to effectively harness the sun’s energy, utilise the energy to drive electrical loads and store any excess energy for use when demanded. The paper provides a preliminary documentation of the design, simulation, construction and testing stages of the energy conversion and supply subunits of the SSEMS.
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