Diseño de un convertidor puente activo dual con control predictivo para almacenamiento solar en un laboratorio de FIEC

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The growing dependence of the Ecuadorian electrical system on hydroelectric sources has highlighted its vulnerability to climatic events, such as the shortage of rainfall recorded in the last quarter of 2024. This situation critically affected the energy supply, including educational institutions such as ESPOL. In response, the design of a dual active bridge converter with predictive control, integrated into a solar storage system, is proposed as an energy backup solution for the laboratories of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC). The project aims to ensure an autonomous, safe, and efficient power supply in the event of service interruptions, in line with the principles of institutional sustainability. During the development of the project, simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink will be used to model and analyze the behavior of the converter under various operating conditions. The focus will be on the implementation of a model predictive controller (MPC), which will optimize energy management and anticipate variations in system load. The design will include detailed diagrams, component selection, and control strategies. Keywords: energy backup, dual active bridge converter, predictive control, solar energy, MATLAB/Simulink, climate vulnerability.