University REPS Training Facility Performance Analysis Report

This report provides a detailed analysis of a Renewable Energy Power System (REPS) training facility, focusing on its operation and performance evaluation. The facility, located at a university, is a single-phase hybrid generator system incorporating a battery bank, inverter, photovoltaic (PV) system, wind turbine, and diesel generator, along with programmable loads. The report examines the development and implementation of load profiles, system performance monitoring across battery charging and discharging cycles, and the contributions of various renewable and diesel generators to power flows. It also evaluates the diesel generator's operation under different load conditions, assessing fuel efficiency and power quality variations. The report includes a literature review of stand-alone and hybrid systems, covering system components, monitoring techniques, and the application of Homer software for simulation and optimization. The A.C. coupled topology and modular AC-hybrid systems are also discussed. The primary objective is to monitor and evaluate the performance of the REPS training facility, determining the generator output and comparing efficiency curves. The report concludes by summarizing the findings and providing insights into the overall performance and optimization of the renewable energy power system.