Open-Source SCADA System Implementation for Hybrid Microgrid Management with Renewable Energy Sources

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : David Juan Cerezo Quina, Tadeu Felix Santos, Juan Antonio Butron Llamoca, German Alberto Echaiz Espinoza, Andrés Ortiz Salazar, Elmer Rolando Llanos Villarreal

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I1P111

How to Cite?

David Juan Cerezo Quina, Tadeu Felix Santos, Juan Antonio Butron Llamoca, German Alberto Echaiz Espinoza, Andrés Ortiz Salazar, Elmer Rolando Llanos Villarreal, "Open-Source SCADA System Implementation for Hybrid Microgrid Management with Renewable Energy Sources," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 114-128, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I1P111

Abstract:

Microgrids are compact energy systems that integrate renewable sources, such as photovoltaic and wind power, to provide sustainable energy solutions. Microgrids require Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to maintain reliable and efficient operation. This paper introduces a novel, cost-effective, open-source SCADA system tailored for microgrid applications. Implemented on a simulated microgrid with renewable energy inputs, the system leverages a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) synchronization mechanism for seamless grid integration. The system achieves robust data interfacing, real-time monitoring, and historical data archiving using Matlab-Simulink with an OPC Server and SQL database. Comparative analyses with existing SCADA systems demonstrate its superior cost-effectiveness and adaptability, contributing to sustainable energy accessibility in developing regions like Peru.

Keywords:

Energy management, Microgrid, Open-source software, Renewable energy, SCADA.

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