Portable IoT Solution for HRES Integration

With recent technological enhancements being made in Renewable Energy Systems, resulting in distinct financial and environmental benefits, the implementation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (HRES) is becoming a popular approach to resolve power reliability issues. These may be intrinsically related to certain types of renewable energy systems, especially when meteorological conditions are considered. Improving the reliability index that leads to better power quality being delivered is a trend in complex systems combining several sub-systems operating under a single grid connection. The solution presented in this paper involves a portable monitoring station using Internet of Things (IoT), with a flexible communication bus and signal conditioning devices to monitor and communicate with any system which might compose an HRES. Consequently, this process can assist with any troubleshooting, or data analytics required to monitor the performance and integration of these systems without relying on stationary infrastructure for its implementation.