Controlled public power socket integrated into lamppost
Bohumil Horak, Kristyna Friedrischkova, David Vala
Dep. of Cybenetics and BMI, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
1. Introduction
The use of the renewable energy sources such as
photovoltaic solar systems, alternate fules for
transportation as use of electric drives for vehicles, it is
interesting to future „smart cities“ not only from an
ecological point of view.
Energy balances affect positively each kilowatt-hour
consumed itself. By contrast, each kilowatt-hour deliver
ed into the public electricity network feature through low
tariffs tendentious effect on the economy. In the
presented article describes the “state of art” of the imple
mented demonstration technologies. That allows to
realize using alternative sources of energy for city
public ligting with combination with public controlled
electricity socket (CPPS) integrated in public lighting
column.
R&D team Systems for alternative energy sources
(SAES) focuses on the measurement and management
of alternative energy sources. In recent years, the team
engaged in technology support and infrastructure for
electromobility with a large surface deployment.
2. Technology
The demonstration system uses existing technology of
columns and public lighting infrastructure powering. The
harware of the controlled power socket consists at
components power meter, current circuit breaker, main
control unit and power contactor.
The power socket main control unit communicate with
users via GSM phone technology and allows intelligent
control of the energy switching for acredited users.
Fig. 1. Laboratory realization of the CPES.
The prototype CPPS was determined for the testing
and support of the development KAIPAN VoltAge “K3"
electric vehicles power train on housing estates of city.
Charging electric vehicles in cities is a problem.
Charging infrastructure does not exist. Its
implementation in cities is very problematic. At the
same time it is very difficult to solve charging for
parking spaces in housing estates.
Fig. 2. CPPS prototype installation on university plot (2015).
VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, FEECS, Dep.450, 17.listopadu 15, 70833 Ostrava, Czech Republic Tel.:00420-59-732-9339
E-mail: bohumil.horak@vsb.cz
User finds CPPS using GPS coordinates or a-priori
knowledge. Cnnects by electric vehicle cable (or
appliance). Wirelessly via accredited mobile phone
initiates („turns“) CPPS. In the event that electrical
current flows, it is measured and recorded the time and
the power consumption (energy). In the event, that
within the set-time-limit current consumption is not
initialized CPPS is not initialized (disconnected). The
provider (investor) is informed (daily, monthly, ...) from
the historical record saved in CPPS. Such information
provider uses to optimize the economic model for
long-term maintenance services.
Possible CPPS design attributes:
• Low-cost solution,
• support for AC charging 230V/15A (400V/32A),
• possible use for other purposes (technical services
of the village/city, commercial services to the
population, ...)
• authorized access to energy,
• user access supervised by investor optional wireless
technologies,
• list of energy consumption history (user, time,
amount of energy consumption),
• preventing unauthorized consumption,
• preventing dangerous contact with parts under
Voltage,
• promotion of alternative financial models,
• minimal operational costs,
• technology, service, operation and maintenance can
be funded from government subsidies,
• easy installation and maintenance.
3. Experiment and results
CPPS product is aimed for mass deployment. In the
previous period was implemented experimental
installation of vandal-proof design.CPPS is mounted on
a publicly accessible place with the possibility of
long-term parking of cars, scooters and bicycles.
Location control is equipped with a CCD camera.
In the first half of 2016 was implemented in the
experimental installation,cities Opava and Ostrava. It is
prepared for the installation of two CPPS in city
Vrchlabí.
Fig. 3. Experimantal realization of the CPPS in city Opava.
4. Conclusion
The technological facilities of the Prototype laboratory
allow continuation of the research and development in
future. There is a realistic assumption for the utilisation
of the knowledge, experiences and the laboratory back
ground for optimization of PCES units parameters and
their use for charging of electric vehicles, for technical
services of cities and another commercial, cultural and
other purposes. Use of the controlled electric power
sockets spread possibilities of use of electric power in
housing estates of cities and spread charging
infrastructure for electric powered vehicles.