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Published on: February 14, 2025
Data in experimental stand-alone microgrid: Solar production, domestic loads, battery storage and meteorological
Didier Calogine1, Johann Francou1, Cedric Abbezzot1
1PIMENT Laboratory, University of Reunion Island, France.
Abstract:
At the centre of Reunion Island, a region denoted « Mafate » is non-connected to the main electrical grid. In the context of the "Micro Reseau Mafate" research project, financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the PIMENT Laboratory and the local electrification union SIDELEC aim to develop microgrid stations in this isolated area. More than 300 homes are concerned by this alternative solution that these microgrids represent. Presented data come from an experimental microgrid between 3 homes at the place called « Roche Plate », where electrical production is obtained by photovoltaic panels and storage by batteries. Local data are collected to simulate electrical systems and determine the optimal working point of energy distribution. These data concern the meteorological conditions, the electrical performance of devices and the inhabitants' usage of appliances. A weather station placed on the solar plant gives the meteorological conditions of this enclave region. Daily loads for the three families are measured and all the data are stored for analysis. A continuous period of one year of measurements is available for the community and is shared throughout this data paper. These datasets will be completed later. Electrical and meteorological data are collected in situ and stored in a central computer server located at the university.
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