A Systematic Approach to Improving Consumers’ Comfort through on-Grid Renewable Energy Integration and Battery Storage

Abstract

This article explores the integration of on-grid renewable energy with battery storage to improve consumers’ comfort. Demand response (DR) programs are utilized to balance power supply and demand, offering consumers three response options: reducing consumption, shifting consumption, or utilizing on-site generation. However, these options may temporarily affect comfort. To address this, on-site generation through renewable energy integration has gained attention for its environmental and economic advantages. The study aims to demonstrate an environmentally friendly renewable integration system that resolves electrical power problems, ensures consumer comfort, and provides pollution-free energy. The proposed system primarily relies on solar panels with batteries as backup. Optimization is conducted using the HOMER software, and the system design represents a novel approach for the selected site. Simulation results indicate that the proposed approach significantly enhances consumer satisfaction and lowers energy costs in the absence of DR programs. This research presents a comprehensive analysis of the integration approach, emphasizing its benefits for consumers and the environment. By combining renewable energy integration and battery storage, it contributes to sustainable and comfortable energy solutions for consumers.

Keywords:

• consumers’ comfort
• cost of energy (COE)
• demand response (DR)
• net present cost (NPC)
• renewable integration
• solar energy

AUTHORS’ CONTRIBUTIONS

A.K Sharma, D K Doda: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – original draft. B P Soni: Formal analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Validation, Visualization, Investigation, Methodology, Writing – original draft, review & editing. R. C. Bansal: Conceptualization, Supervision, Writing – review & editing. D K Palwalia: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Supervision, Writing – review & editing.

ETHICAL APPROVAL

This declaration is “not applicable”.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The authors declare that they have no known competing interests.

AVAILABILITY OF DATA AND MATERIALS

The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the authors upon request.

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Funding

The authors did not receive support from any organization for the submitted work.