Thesis Defense - Samet Yılmaz (MSEE)

Samet Yılmaz – M.Sc. Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Asst. Prof. Göktürk Poyrazoğlu – Advisor

Date: 24.05.2023

Time: 13:45 

Location:  AB4 B428

Analysis of Firmness in Renewable Energy Sources with  Energy Storage

Asst. Prof. Dr. Göktürk Poyrazoğlu, Özyeğin University

Asst. Prof. Dr.  Özkan Bebek, Özyeğin University

Prof. Dr. Ozan Erdinç, Yıldız Teknik University

Abstract:

Renewable energy has gained renewed attention due to recent developments in the energy sector, particularly as a potential solution to global warming and for reducing dependence on imported energy sources. This study focuses on the firm capacity that hybrid systems can provide to support the transition from thermal to renewable energy systems. The aim is to determine the required size of an energy storage system, such as a battery, to replace a 1 MW diesel generator or any other thermal system. A linear programming model was developed to minimize the size of the energy storage system required and lower the capital investment costs. Then the results of the mathematical model are used as inputs for another system called the Metric Calculator. The results obtained by the sensitivity analyses applied to the developed model, such as different locations and different renewable energy technologies, are analyzed and presented as case studies in this study. Case studies were presented to illustrate the results of the analyses. The findings indicate that it is possible to transition to renewable energy while maintaining firmness at its maximum by utilizing an energy storage system like a battery.

Bio: 

Samet Yılmaz graduated from Ege University with an Electrical-Electronic Engineering degree in 2015. After graduation, he worked at the Vestel White Goods Refrigerator factory in the R&D department in the product safety group. He specializes in refrigerator product mechanical structure, safety tests, certification, and Electro Magnetic Compatibility(EMC).  He is also competent in the Restriction of Use of Certain Harmful Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) and Control of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). He received the title of Refrigerator Product Safety Responsible in 2022, and he is currently working as a Refrigerator Product Safety Responsible. Besides, renewable energy technologies are in his field of interest. His hobbies are swimming and cycling.