The 6th International Workshop on OMNeT++

Research Article

Poster Abstract: An OMNeT++ Model of the Control System of large-scale Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plants

  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.simutools.2013.251727,
        author={Pascal Benoit and Simon Fey and Gregor Rohbogner and Niklas Kreifels and Robert Kohrs},
        title={Poster Abstract: An OMNeT++ Model of the Control System of large-scale Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plants},
        proceedings={The 6th International Workshop on OMNeT++},
        publisher={ACM},
        proceedings_a={OMNET WORKSHOP},
        year={2013},
        month={7},
        keywords={omnet++ inet framework concentrator photovoltaic power (cpv) power plant communication system},
        doi={10.4108/icst.simutools.2013.251727}
    }
    
  • Pascal Benoit
    Simon Fey
    Gregor Rohbogner
    Niklas Kreifels
    Robert Kohrs
    Year: 2013
    Poster Abstract: An OMNeT++ Model of the Control System of large-scale Concentrator Photovoltaic Power Plants
    OMNET WORKSHOP
    ICST
    DOI: 10.4108/icst.simutools.2013.251727
Pascal Benoit,*, Simon Fey1, Gregor Rohbogner2, Niklas Kreifels2, Robert Kohrs2
  • 1: Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
  • 2: Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
*Contact email: pascal.benoit@ise.fraunhofer.de

Abstract

The communication system of a large-scale concentrator photovoltaic power plant is very challenging. Manufacturers are building power plants having thousands of sun tracking systems equipped with communication and distributed over a wide area. Research is necessary to build a scalable communication system enabling modern control strategies. This poster abstract describes the ongoing work on the development of a simulation model of such power plants in OMNeT++. The model uses the INET Framework to build a communication network based on Ethernet. First results and problems of timing and data transmission experiments are outlined. The model enables research on new communication and control approaches to improve functionality and eciency of power plants based on concentrator photovoltaic technology.