摘要:
Solar power plays a vital role in addressing environmental challenges caused by fossil fuels. Nowadays, many households, office buildings, and communities are installing photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops to harness green electricity and, more importantly, reduce electricity expenses. Despite its benefits, solar power supply is unpredictable, and sometimes generating more energy than is needed, resulting in wastage. To address this issue, a combination of renewable resources and battery energy storage (BES) proves to be an effective solution. BES allows surplus solar energy to be stored during periods of high supply, ensuring its availability when needed. Moreover, it is essential to not only consider the integration of BES and renewable energy sources in alignment with sustainability goals, but also recognize its economic advantages for building owners. By optimizing the performance of BES, it becomes possible to reduce electricity operating costs. Therefore, this study focuses on developing an energy management system (EMS) designed to enhance cost savings for PV owners. Conducted in Bunnik, the Netherlands, the case study aims to explore the impact of integrating RES with BES. The findings of this research provide valuable insights and highlight the substantial potential of such integration in achieving economic savings.