Controle energético inteligente de um sistema de aquecimento solar

Abstract

Globally is growing the research for solutions to meet the energy demand and to adapt the energy matrix against the scarcity of fossil resources. Solar water heating systems make an important contribution to the rise of sustainability and clean energy generation. However, there is a margin for the system optimization, mainly in supplementation of the heating, on the days when the insolation is not sufficient. The present study proposed to develop an intelligent control system for the solar heating, using solar system temperature information, energy prices and an implementation through the Node-RED visual programming tool, able to guarantee thermal comfort to the bath and to provide rational use of the energy resources.