The project goal is to develop an intelligent control system called SINTELPV for detection and control of the maximum power generated by solar panels with variable orientation (SPVO) to improve energy conversion efficiency. The proposal starts from the research maturity level (TRL2) and will be materialized through a numerical system for extremal control of the power generated by photovoltaic sources, validated in the laboratory (TRL4) and ready for operation in industrial environment. The system integrates the most advanced techniques for identification, control and optimization, in a modular and flexible hardware-software configuration, dedicated to real-time control of SPVO. The proposed solution will be implemented in an embedded system configuration built on digital equipment dedicated to maximize the conversion efficiency, in different environmental conditions. The system can serve as a mobile source of alternative energy in remote locations, so physical modularity and robustness to random changes of environmental parameters (partial shading of useful surface) are key features. There are companies interested in modernizing and increasing the exploitation efficiency of solar energy resources in the country, such as Transelectrica, Luxten, Petrom, Altius SRL. The experience of the UPB-ACPC team with scientific orientation towards industry guarantees the project goal and supports the exploitation and implementation of its results. The scientific competence of the research team is confirmed by innovative theoretical results validated in the laboratory and by the outstanding articles published in the country and abroad, with direct applicability in extreme control and optimization of conversion efficiency for SPVO, and by participation in projects of national and international interest, as it results from the file of expertise and experience of the ACPC team members.

Duration: 16 months

Budget: 475 000 lei