PHOTOVOLTAIC DISTRIBUTED MINI-GENERATION MONITORING SYSTEM ON UFABC CAMPUS

Abstract

This article presents the results of the development of a Supervision, Control, and Data Acquisition System to monitor photovoltaic solar plant equipment at the Federal University of ABC campuses. Currently, the system consists of frequency inverters, digital panel electric meter magnitudes, an automatic interlocking device between the inverter and diesel generator, and solar monitoring stations. The advantages of using a Monitoring System include the ability to integrate data into a single platform and the possibility of presenting information in a customized manner. This tool enables the operation, maintenance, and management of equipment parks. SCADA allows users and managers to create operating scenarios and record information, such as alarms and alerts for operating failures and aids in accurate diagnosis and quick maintenance. Another important aspect highlighted in this work is the administrative management’s ability to provide an adequate budget in view of the energy cost and distributed generation, which is a tool of great support for public administration in budget planning.