In rural territories, the communities use energy sources based on fossil fuels to supply themselves with electricity, which may address two main problems: greenhouse gas emissions and high fuel prices. Hence, there is an opportunity to include renewable resources in the energy mix. This paper develops an optimization model to determine the optimal sizing, the total annual investment cost in renewable generation, and other operating costs of the components of a hybrid microgrid. By running a k-means clustering algorithm on a meteorological dataset of the community under study, the hourly representative values become input parameters in the proposed optimization model. The method for the optimal design of hybrid microgrid is analyzed in six operating scenarios considering:(1) 24-hour continuous power supply;(2) load shedding percentage;(3) diesel power generator(genset) curtailment;(4) the worst meteorological conditions;(5) the use of renewable energy sources including battery energy storage systems(BESSs);and(6) the use of genset. A mathematical programming language(AMPL) tool is used to find solutions of the proposed optimization model. Results show that the total costs of microgrid in the scenarios that cover 100% of the load demand(without considering the scenario with 100% renewables) increase by over 16% compared with the scenario with genset operation limitation. For the designs with power supply restrictions, the total cost of microgrid in the scenario with load shedding is reduced by over 27% compared with that without load shedding.
Luis A.PesantesRuben Hidalgo-LeónJohnny RengifoMiguel TorresJorge AragundiJoséCordova-GarciaLuis F.Ugarte
This study explores the feasibility of implementing a hybrid microgrid system powered by renewable energy sources.Including solar photovoltaics,wind energy,and fuel cells to ensure a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for the SEKEM farm in WAHAT,Egypt.The study utilizes MATLAB/Simulink software to conduct simulations based on sun irradiation and wind speed data.Various control techniques,such as the proportional-integral(PI)controller,Fuzzy Logic Controller for PI tuning(fuzzy-PI),and neuro-fuzzy controllers,were evaluated to improve the performance of the microgrid.The results demonstrate that the Fuzzy-PI control strategy outperforms the alternative control systems,enhancing the overall dependability and long-term viability of energy provision.The hybrid system was integrated with a voltage source control(VSC)and fuzzy PI controller,which effectively addressed power fluctuations and improved the stability and reliability of the energy supply.Furthermore,it provides insightful information on how to design and implement a 100%renewable energy system,with the fuzzy PI controller emerging as a viable method of control that can guarantee the system’s resilience and outperform other approaches,such as the standalone PI controller and the neuro-fuzzy controller.
As the current global environment is deteriorating,distributed renewable energy is gradually becoming an important member of the energy internet.Blockchain,as a decentralized distributed ledger with decentralization,traceability and tamper-proof features,is an importantway to achieve efficient consumption andmulti-party supply of new energy.In this article,we establish a blockchain-based mathematical model of multiple microgrids and microgrid aggregators’revenue,consider the degree of microgrid users’preference for electricity thus increasing users’reliance on the blockchainmarket,and apply the one-master-multiple-slave Stackelberg game theory to solve the energy dispatching strategy when each market entity pursues the maximum revenue.The simulation results show that the blockchain-based dynamic game of the multi-microgrid market can effectively increase the revenue of both microgrids and aggregators and improve the utilization of renewable energy.
针对混合微电网集中控制对中央控制器依赖严重、通信需求量大、扰动调节能力差的问题,提出一种微电网中央控制器(microgrid central control,MGCC)参与的分层事件触发控制策略,有效降低分布式集群的冗余通信并减少中央控制器计算负担,改进策略可靠性。该策略将控制系统分为2层,其中,设备层为本地控制层,采用分布式协同控制,所设计的本地控制器可就地控制更新输出状态,实现混合微电网的分散自治运行;另外,在控制层建立微电网控制层,引入事件触发策略,协调MGCC获取混合微电网的全局信息,从而向本地控制器发出预定义的调控指令,实现“源网荷储”灵活调度,尤其是应对突发事件而引发的电网振荡。最后,采用Matlab搭建混合微电网模型并进行仿真,利用Stateflow模块实现了事件触发算法,验证控制策略在满足并网/孤岛模式可靠性、稳定性的前提下,系统通信量可降低56.4%。
Design and selection of advanced protection schemes have become essential for reliable and secure operation of networked microgrids.Various protection schemes that allow correct operation of microgrids have been proposed for individual systems in different topologies and connections.Nevertheless,protection schemes for networked microgrids are still in devel-opment,and further research is required to design and operate advanced protection in interconnected systems.Interconnection of these microgrids in different nodes with various intercon-nection technologies increases fault occurrence and complicates protection operation.This paper aims to point out challenges in developing protection for networked microgrids,potential solutions,and research areas that need to be addressed for their development.First,this article presents a systematic analysis of different microgrid clusters proposed since 2016,including several architectures of networked microgrids,operation modes,components,and utilization of renewable sources,which have not been widely explored in previous review papers.Second,the paper presents a discussion on protection systems currently available for microgrid clusters,current challenges,and solutions that have been proposed for these systems.Finally,it discusses the trend of protection schemes in networked microgrids and presents some conclusions related to implementation.IndexTerms—Adaptive eprotection,microgrid cluster,microgrid,multiple microgrid,networked microgrid,real-time simulation,smart grid.
Jorge de la CruzYing WuJohn E.Candelo-BecerraJuan C.VasquezJosep M.Guerrero
