Renewable Energy Systems : Simulation with Simulink® and SimPowerSystems™

This book considers the methods electrical energy renewable sources simulations with SimPowerSystems. Approximately 150 models of renewable energy sources made with the use of SimPowerSystems are appended to the book. The aim of these models is to help with the understanding of SimPowerSystems; to expand on the various electrical engineering fields: industrial electronics, electrical machines, electrical drives, production, and distribution of the electrical energy; to facilitate understanding of various renewable energy system function; and to function as a basis for development of the reader’s own systems in this field.

The development of renewable sources for electrical energy has become a mainstream focus in the field of electrical engineering. This book can be used by both engineers and researchers working to develop new electrical systems and investigate existing ones. Additionally, it can serve as a guide for undergraduate and graduate students during their study of electrical fields. The electrical devices that are used in renewable sources have complicated inner structures, and methods of computer simulation make the development of these systems easier and faster. Simulink, and its toolbox SimPowerSystems, is the most popular means for simulation of electrical systems. The topic of wind-generator (WG) systems simulation merits detailed consideration; therefore, this text covers an in-depth exploration of the simulation of WG systems, systems with batteries, photovoltaic systems, fuel elements, microturbines, and hydroelectric systems.