Energy Generation and Managemnet Concept for the New Buildings of the Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station

Abstract

is paper explores the main investigations related to the power plant concept proposed for the new buildings of the Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station. Energy planning for the new buildings was made based on detailed studies of energy conservation, renewable energy integration, heat recovery and state-of-the-art energy management techniques. e investigations justify the choice for a hybrid power plant for the new buildings, integrating wind and solar renewable sources, a redundant combined heat and power generation system, and a management system operating on the Smart Grid concept. e expected fuel savings and the reduction of emissions resulting from the adoption of these concepts is about 40% compared to a traditional plant.