Evaluation of Different Methodologies for Wave Energy Conversion Systems Integration into the Power Grid Using Power Hardware-in-Loop Emulation

Barbara Vujkov, Mile Dragić, Matej Žnidarec, Bane Popadić (), Damir Šljivac and Boris Dumnić
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Barbara Vujkov: Department of Power, Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Mile Dragić: Sigma Energy, 3325 Šoštanj, Slovenia
Matej Žnidarec: Department of Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Bane Popadić: Department of Power, Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Damir Šljivac: Department of Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
Boris Dumnić: Department of Power, Electronics and Telecommunications, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-17

Abstract: The ocean energy resources hold the promise of a sustainable solution within global efforts to diversify energy sources and mitigate climate change. Wave energy conversion (WEC) systems, as emerging technologies, offer adaptability and the potential to harness predictable wave energy. However, integration of WEC systems into a power grid brings challenges for system operators due to their nature of operation. Addressing these demands is a multilayered process that involves highly efficient power electronic devices, control systems, and efficient energy storage solutions. This paper specifically focuses on the methodologies of the grid integration of a specific wave energy conversion system—a point absorber developed by the company Sigma Energy. Proposed methodologies are experimentally tested using power hardware-in-loop (PHIL) emulation of a fully monitored and controlled small-scale microgrid equipped with a battery energy storage system (BESS), different emulators of loads, and distributed generators (DG).

Keywords: wave energy conversion system; point absorber; power hardware-in-loop emulation; power grid integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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